wader socks
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Boz-
what kind of sock are you looking for? those thigh high ones? in which case I can't help ya out on those cuz I wore mine once and managed to forget they were in the wash when i threw all my hunting clothes in the dryer, and being 100% wool they shrunk to become dolls socks.
However, I've some boot socks that I wear with my waders that are made by smartwool. They're warm and comfy...both for waders and hiking boots.
Hope that all is well
Dani
what kind of sock are you looking for? those thigh high ones? in which case I can't help ya out on those cuz I wore mine once and managed to forget they were in the wash when i threw all my hunting clothes in the dryer, and being 100% wool they shrunk to become dolls socks.
However, I've some boot socks that I wear with my waders that are made by smartwool. They're warm and comfy...both for waders and hiking boots.
Hope that all is well
Dani
Al Hansen
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Jim,
I have some of these and they work well.
Al
Cabela's Deluxe Cold-Weather™ Socks
Tall, 16" height is ideal for rubber boots
Thick, dense yarn-loop interior for maximum warmth
Wool/Thermolite/Nylon construction wicks away moisture
Comfortably enduring all-day waits on a cold stand or still-hunting through wet, soggy terrain during harsh weather requires warm, dry feet. And keeping feet warm and dry begins with the right socks. Boasting extra-heavyweight construction and a thick, dense yarn-loop interior, our Deluxe Cold-Weather™ Socks not only ensure unequalled warmth in the nastiest conditions, they also offer the added padding needed to help keep feet cushioned on long treks over unforgiving ground. They’re ideal for wear with any cold-weather boots, but their tall 16" height combined with an efficient moisture-wicking design makes them unbeatable in tall rubber boots. Crafted of 55% Merino lamb’s wool/24% acrylic/12% Thermolite™/8% stretch nylon/1% Spandex™. Made in USA.
Wall thickness: 0.30".
Weight: 6.5 ounces.
Sizes: M(6-9), L(9-12), XL(13-15).
Color: Gray.
Ryan Werden
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I wear a silk liner with a heavy wool sock and I am comfortable in the coldest temps I've been in. This is usually paired with my 1600 wader boots or my mucks. I'll see if I can find where I bought the socks from. I get cold feet easily which is why I went with the heavy sock and 1600 waders. With this combination I've been very happy and warm.
Chris S.
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I have a problem with cold feet really bad. The combo I found is baby powder on my feet 1st then a silk sock liner and as Al said the cabelas cold weather socks then I put more baby powder on the outside of the socks. With the cabelas 1600 mag waders. This keeps my feet dry and warm the baby powder is key as it absorbes the moisture or sweat.
I also have the socks with the pocket over the toes for the little warmers and I also use the warmer insoles that warm up like the little hand warmers. This works when its really cold
I also have the socks with the pocket over the toes for the little warmers and I also use the warmer insoles that warm up like the little hand warmers. This works when its really cold
RC D
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I also have a problem with cold feet. I do the silk liner and wool socks. When temps really drop I get some of the stick on toe warmers and put them between the silk sock and wool sock. They work great and if you throw them in a plastic bag after hunting and squeeze the air out of the bag they will usually work the next day. If they don't kick out enough for your feet the next day they work great in coat pockets.
Eric Dellamater
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Jim,
the best wool is Merino (sp??) wool, so if you can find socks with that, you will be a happier man. I have some smart wool socks as well. I do like them.
Best trick really is to wear some sort of liner sock, whether it is silk or polypro or some other synthetic, as long as it WICKS moisture away from your foot, then cover with wool is usually the best. As you know, Cotton kills since it just absorps the moisture.
chris, talc....gotta say bud I am against that for the absorption issues. In the hospital it has been banned since it essentially turns into a thick pasty grit that actually breaks down skin. Just food for thought. If it works for you, more power to yah.
Best of luck Boz, heck you made it through the toughest day, I hope these is not as bad.
the best wool is Merino (sp??) wool, so if you can find socks with that, you will be a happier man. I have some smart wool socks as well. I do like them.
Best trick really is to wear some sort of liner sock, whether it is silk or polypro or some other synthetic, as long as it WICKS moisture away from your foot, then cover with wool is usually the best. As you know, Cotton kills since it just absorps the moisture.
chris, talc....gotta say bud I am against that for the absorption issues. In the hospital it has been banned since it essentially turns into a thick pasty grit that actually breaks down skin. Just food for thought. If it works for you, more power to yah.
Best of luck Boz, heck you made it through the toughest day, I hope these is not as bad.
Tom Modin
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I wear Poly socks only in my waders until my feet actually get cold then will strip waders off and put some big socks on over and no cold feet. I wear the poly's to where I am hunting avoiding direct heat so my feet won't sweat. Most folks bundle up walk, motor, pole to get to their spot while sweating causing all that moisture to turn cold when you are not active. less you sweat the less you are cold.
chester sadowski
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I use the fushion f1402 boot sock. Its merino wool and some other fibers. They are great. All i do is put my regular low cut socks under them when i get ready to go out. I use them in our coldest weather and even in my fishing boots. I got mine a few years ago from mike keller's ltd. in manteo NC. He's go a web page if you want to check them out. The used to be called the ingenius socks. Think they are also connected to gore-tex or used by them.
Lots of interesting comments. I had to ask because Dave Mcann said I was of "Old School" when talking about epoxies and I thought maybe I was missing something with socks. I was surprised no one mentioned batt operated. There are some great new socks for skiing down hill and I may try those although, as some of you have said, a silk under sock over simple wool, has been mine for years. Dani have your feet ever been cold in Florida--just kidding and things are well here to answer your question. Thanks for all of the comments.
wis boz
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Darin Clark
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A friend gave me a pair of alpaca wool socks last year. Won't go hunting without them now.
"Dani have your feet ever been cold in Florida"
Jim,
I made a trip to Florida to hunt with John Hitchcock before I actually moved down there. He told me to bring what I normally wear in late October. If you haven't hunted florida before I'm here to tell ya, there is a damp down there that goes to the bone. I must admit I was a little shy on clothes and we were sitting in the airboat about 3:30am or so watching a sky with a star count I hadn't seen since the last time I was in Colorado. I gotta tell you I couldn't wait for the sun to come up that morning.
Farrukh Ashraf
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Never thought that much goes into deciding which sock to wear, i just wear the clean one!!
Brian Moyse
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Jim,
Late in the season I wear a heavy pair of wool sock over a pair of regular cotton socks. You really have to check out the labels on wool socks. Some so called wool socks contain a very small amount of wool compared to other more expensive wool socks. Also it helps to have a good pair of 5mm neoprenes with upwards to 1600 grams of thinsulate. Granted some of the days we hunt at the end of the year can be in the teens. On top of that it doesn't hurt to put some of those disposable foot warmer packets in the bottom of each boot. They work surprisingly well and are fairly inexpensive.
Brian
Late in the season I wear a heavy pair of wool sock over a pair of regular cotton socks. You really have to check out the labels on wool socks. Some so called wool socks contain a very small amount of wool compared to other more expensive wool socks. Also it helps to have a good pair of 5mm neoprenes with upwards to 1600 grams of thinsulate. Granted some of the days we hunt at the end of the year can be in the teens. On top of that it doesn't hurt to put some of those disposable foot warmer packets in the bottom of each boot. They work surprisingly well and are fairly inexpensive.
Brian
Vince Pagliaroli
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Under Armour makes a bunch of different temp socks. I gottem all. They work Real Well, and don't bunch up. If it's - bitter cold, I put some Cabelas heavy boot socks on top. No problem, nice and warm.
"Cheaps not good, and good is not cheap."
"Cheaps not good, and good is not cheap."
Boz-
hahahahahahahah of course me feets have been cold in FL.....I mean it does get into the 40s and 50s during the winter...hahahahahahah sometimes 30s on occassion at night.
But really....the best results i've had is with the smartwool socks....
I do get cold easy, very easy.....
glad to hear things are good for you.
Dani
hahahahahahahah of course me feets have been cold in FL.....I mean it does get into the 40s and 50s during the winter...hahahahahahah sometimes 30s on occassion at night.
But really....the best results i've had is with the smartwool socks....
I do get cold easy, very easy.....
glad to hear things are good for you.
Dani
"Dani have your feet ever been cold in Florida"
Jim,
I made a trip to Florida to hunt with John Hitchcock before I actually moved down there. He told me to bring what I normally wear in late October. If you haven't hunted florida before I'm here to tell ya, there is a damp down there that goes to the bone. I must admit I was a little shy on clothes and we were sitting in the airboat about 3:30am or so watching a sky with a star count I hadn't seen since the last time I was in Colorado. I gotta tell you I couldn't wait for the sun to come up that morning.
Ed......that damp sure can be killer eh?