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Posted by Bill S on May 23, 2007 at 9:06:14 pm EDT
In reply to Fox River socks #2459 for heavy sweating? posted by dax702 on May 17, 2007 at 9:09:59 pm EDT

Hmmm ... well, trail running shoes aren't exactly "cold weather" gear. The Wright double layer "antiblister" socks basically only differ in whether they are low top (barely peek over the edge of running shoes), or higher. I don't worry about model numbers, just examine the socks in the store, feel them to see if they are about the right weight, then get those. Do a Google search on Wright socks and read their website http://www.wrightsock.com/products.html Wright classifies them according to "running", "walking", etc. But I find the real difference is the person and how the person uses them. I sometimes think sock manufacturers never get out of the design room and actually use them in the real world. Sometimes when I talk to the sales reps, they go on at length about the marvelous range of colors - hey, the sock is inside the boot or shoe, so who cares about the color?

As for double sock systems (for boot type use), I have been using several different ones - lighter for hot weather, slightly heavier for cold weather. The Wigwam Gobi are very light but work well for wicking. They do wear out quickly, though, being so thin. Patagucci and others make heavier wicking socks for cooler weather.

For the wool, heavier ones, as I said, Smartwool has been the best for my uses (YMMV, of course). Again, choose the weight that matches your particular use. I have everything from "Light Hikers" to "Heavy Expedition", and have even used their "Skier" series for hiking (these are halfway up the calf length).

For desert hiking (Mojave, Death Valley, JTree, summer), I sometimes will use either the "Light Hiker" or the "Hiker". Some people might think these are too heavy, but even with my overly warm feet, the thin wicking plus heavy cushion wicks and cushions well and doesn't feel too hot (insulation works both ways, ya know). Mainly, you have to experiment with what works for you.

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