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Stepping up my sock game?

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clive_bixby
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trying to get a good amount of decent ski socks for cheap. any ideas???
15 years ago
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Big_Spence
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I would actually like some info on this as well.
I don't really need number of pairs (three or so would do) and I'm looking to spend like $40 shipped or so.

My shell is small for my foot size (I wear a size 12 shoe, but ski a 27.5 shell) so I need something thing. But I also want a fair amount of padding and "support". Durability and moisture wicking would be nice as well.
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cobra_commander
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smartwool ultra light for cheap.

X-Socks Ski performance if you want to spend $$$
15 years ago
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Big_Spence
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$50 for two woven tubes seems a bit extreme...are they worth it?
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cobra_commander
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debatable,

They are noticeably different, if your not tight on cash you would appreciate a pair. If you are tight on cash your skiing experience is not gonna be terrible.
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Barf.
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I go for the Smartwool racing socks. I forget their name but they cost around $18
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Scrambles
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i use airblaster airsocks
15 years ago
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j_hamborg
Posts: 561 - Karma: 747
thin nike ankle socks... BAM! so good
15 years ago
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freeballer
Posts: 737 - Karma: 1,077
Get some decent socks. They might be expensive, but will last you a long time. I have had a pair of Bridgedale socks that have lasted me 5 years. No shit. They are the best socks I have ever owned. So throw down some cash for a good ski sock and you'll be happy.
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jblaski
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I wore Under Armour for almost 2 years as my only snowboarding sock. I had almost 12 pairs, of both thin and thick. They are a great sock and I still use them for daily wear as well as snowboarding.

Last year though, I bought a couple pairs of Smartwool, because I got them cheap through the resort I worked for. They were definitely a step up from UA. My feet stay warmer and drier. I was someone who wore my boots up to 15 hours a day, and no less than 8. They were more comfortable to wear for long hours, and tended to not smell as bad after a long day.
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beowulf
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You have to go with smartwool.  Dont know the exact name of them but I am pretty sure they are light weight racing socks.  The socks are fucking baller real thin were it needs to be but with extra padding on the shins which has actually helped, a bit, with shinbang.
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cable
Posts: 323 - Karma: 25
smartwool phd
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Big_Shane
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^this

Not cheap, but Smartwool are the best socks I have ever worn!
15 years ago
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stowe=snow
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i might sound weird but i play soccer and i got some adidas socks and they are warmer than most of my ski socks and there are not that thick. i hope i helped

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yeahitsdave
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smartwool phd utralight or phd racer. the utralight is my personal preference and my shop doesnt even sell smartwool.

failing that, the thorlos utralights. they arent too bad, suuper light weight, 4 way stretch, good amount of stretch for the calf.

and i hate the xsocks. im probably one of the few, but really dont like them. i was given two pairs to try out and they suck, the whole anatomic fit shape thing creates too many seams and leaves my foot looking like an angry map afterwards.
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T-Holt
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Smartwool PhD Ultra Light all the way.
15 years ago
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Twinjibber77
Posts: 6239 - Karma: 2,355
Thin socks :]
15 years ago
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fragglemuffin
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i use under armor ski socks and they pwn noobs.
15 years ago
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Ben.
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yeah my girl just got me some of those and i love em. they have a little padding in the shin which is soooo money. and the perfect thickness
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ski@jaypeak2
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Smartwools are nice but i personally prefer Darn Tough socks.  they are real similar to the smartwools but made in Vermont.  Gotta support the local
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Hermondo
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Nike dri-fit socks. get the over the calf versions.they're a thin sock and are about 4 or 5 bucks per pair. wicks moisture away to keep you dry. so awesome i have about 3 pairs
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mozzy
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Two pairs of Burton socks, with padding in the shins and a thin toe.

Also, if you're near outlet stores, there's often irregulars and such that are significantly cheaper.

Or just go without socks.
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Twinjibber77
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It's simply amazing. Not too much not too little.
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