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Best Ski Socks?

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magicman1
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I need some comfy socks that are super moisture wicking. What are the top of the line socks? I have been wearing regular cotton socks that I wear in my shoes and I'm getting TONS of blisters.

Mar 16 2011 2:17AM
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Bonzalo
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i dont know what you are talkin about, but the best ski socks that ive tried are the Icebrakers and the Smartwool socks.
Mar 16 2011 3:33AM
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zagfan5
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http://www.hotchillys.com/products/productdetail/Hot%20Chillys%20Classic%20Men%27s%20Hi%20Volume%20Sock/part_number=HC2215/1520.1.1.1.33766.8672.0.0.0?pp=8&

they work well for me.
Mar 16 2011 3:56AM
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Whatsonboss
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Merino wool tech socks
Mar 16 2011 6:02AM
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Gypsy_Skier
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if your getting tons of blisters maybe u need a new pair of boots.
Mar 16 2011 6:15AM
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onenerdykid
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Cotton sucks for anything sock related- they hold moisture and promote blisters. Get something ultra thin and either wool or synthetic. Some great options are the Smart Wool PhD Ultra Light and the Darn Tough Ultra Light.

On a side note, are you also sure you are in the correct size boot?
Mar 16 2011 7:03AM
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.jersey
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I have these cheap ass no name socks I got at lie ski barn or something years ago and love them. My feet stay soo warm even though my boots leak. I have had a problem though with a pair of socks (i forget the name) that has a little padding built into the shin. They cut of the circulation in my feet and left my shins so sore and swollen. I'd stay away from them.

These are like the socks that bothered me:
http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://www.limitedsport.com/images/lorpen-precision-fit-ultralight-ski-socks.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.limitedsport.com/lorpen-precision-fit-ultralight-ski-socks.html&usg=__83x2jB3FYd6jtwdGfAOGrsyla_4=&h=500&w=500&sz=12&hl=en&start=49&zoom=1&tbnid=SY6YomUsFX2gfM:&tbnh=162&tbnw=162&ei=59eATYLDCI-dgQeLt6SOCA&prev=/images%3Fq%3Dski%2Bsocks%26um%3D1%26hl%3Den%26sa%3DN%26biw%3D1024%26bih%3D677%26tbs%3Disch:10%2C1748&um=1&itbs=1&iact=hc&vpx=485&vpy=353&dur=2167&hovh=225&hovw=225&tx=78&ty=116&oei=v9eATfvSPIvEgAeJtIiBCA&page=4&ndsp=15&ved=1t:429,r:12,s:49&biw=1024&bih=677


These are like the socks I have and love:http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://melodyalpaca.us/_wizardimages/Ski%2520socks.Lanart.jpg&imgrefurl=http://melodyalpaca.us/men1.html&usg=__9Nk3QWdA532fzgIotuBO6T5jx54=&h=600&w=400&sz=32&hl=en&start=49&zoom=1&tbnid=GNMK-6sNDqS2gM:&tbnh=162&tbnw=119&ei=LNiATeCqHIfZgAeOk8WYCA&prev=/images%3Fq%3Dski%2Bsocks%26um%3D1%26hl%3Den%26sa%3DN%26biw%3D1024%26bih%3D677%26tbs%3Disch:10%2C1917&um=1&itbs=1&iact=hc&vpx=658&vpy=159&dur=1630&hovh=275&hovw=183&tx=91&ty=105&oei=v9eATfvSPIvEgAeJtIiBCA&page=4&ndsp=15&ved=1t:429,r:13,s:49&biw=1024&bih=677
Mar 16 2011 11:33AM
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hokkanee
Posts: 1800 - Karma: 435
Not gonna lie, I've been using thin wool J crew dress socks this season and I'm never going back. Theyre super thin, light, come in a variety of colors and designed (I personally rock purple argyle) and you can get pack orbital
Mar 16 2011 11:54AM
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hokkanee
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Fuck posting in my phone. You can get packs of them for like 8 bucks
Mar 16 2011 11:55AM
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japanada
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smart wool ultra lights ftw!
Mar 16 2011 12:05PM
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Mr_pretzel
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This

And icebreaker.
Mar 16 2011 1:41PM
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kvan
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Salomon Spk socks

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Mar 16 2011 2:40PM
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malonius_funk
Posts: 2249 - Karma: 1,500
ultimax ski socks. i have three pairs and they are sooo good. really thin, really warm, super comfy.
Mar 16 2011 2:49PM
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blah..
Posts: 534 - Karma: 13
Smartwool.
Mar 16 2011 7:40PM
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lanny94
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icebreakers r legit
Mar 16 2011 7:55PM
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ProLens
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This, or just plain silk socks. They are a lot warmer than you think
Mar 16 2011 8:55PM
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.nasty
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BOY SCOUT SOCKS!

they're thicker than any other sock you can buy, guaranteed.
Mar 16 2011 8:56PM
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Dyar
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Eurosocks.
Mar 16 2011 9:06PM
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_Jeffrey_
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Nike acg ski socks
Mar 16 2011 9:38PM
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A.Eberhard
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Polypropylene Socks, just go to like Mark's Work Warehouse at least that what it is in Canada and their are tons of them. Million times better then cotton, keeps your feet really dry and warm.
Mar 16 2011 9:49PM
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Ducky.
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Mar 16 2011 9:56PM
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.AR6rider.
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Best socks ever. Bridgedale Microfit Ultra Lightweight. They're also antimicrobial!

http://www.bridgedale.com/Products/Product.asp?ProductID=34
Mar 16 2011 10:48PM
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NWPA
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Smartwool
Mar 16 2011 10:55PM
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pelle_munch
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I have like 4 pairs of the socks in the second link, best socks ever.
Mar 16 2011 11:02PM
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japanada
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You son, need to get yourself a pair of ski socks. Then you will see the light!
Mar 16 2011 11:16PM
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dylan.r.1080
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thorlos, the thin ones with two diamonds on the package.

I love mine, a lot more then smart wools
Mar 16 2011 11:18PM
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585.
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i have a few different pairs. my underarmour socks would have to be my favorite
Mar 16 2011 11:36PM
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pelle_munch
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well i would, but i broke my knee cap today, so no more skiing
Mar 16 2011 11:49PM
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Blake.P
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smartwool and merlino wool socks.

anybody use the ec headwear socks? kinda want to get a pair of them
Mar 16 2011 11:52PM
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mozzy
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The Burton socks, thin in the toes.

But I try to avoid wearing socks whenever possible, just when the weather gets too cold.


Mar 17 2011 4:30AM
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.nasty
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you don't wear socks when it's warm? I can only imagine how bad your boots smell...
Mar 17 2011 1:31PM
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Imagination
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I've got some EC Headwear socks, they're actually real nice and thin, they don't bother me at all, they work fine, plus when you take your boots off at the end of the day everyone goes "whoah man those are some fancy socks you got there"

And I've heard bula socks are really good.
Mar 17 2011 1:41PM
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PappaG
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Best ski socks? Whatever the fuck is the thinnest.
Mar 17 2011 2:35PM
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LC.
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Smartwool Race. Same as the Ultra Light but with a little padding on the shin only.
Mar 17 2011 3:59PM
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skiingute
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I bought a couple pairs of Smartwool socks for this year and they are great, best sock I've used. My feet are dry at the end of the day even in the 50 degree+ spring weather
Mar 17 2011 7:32PM
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YooperSteeze
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Smartwool for the win!
Mar 17 2011 8:44PM
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