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Wool socks vs cotton socks

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accualyisdolan
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does anybody else hate wool socks? i always wear cotton socks cause the wool socks always make my feet sweat and then theyre cold and wet. i guess cotton socks wicker away sweat better. does that mean cotton socks make your liner wear out quicker? i dont know why anyone would wear different socks for skiing then they would for any sport, which is why i dont understand why wool socks are what you are supposed to wear in ski boots as opposed to cotton ones.
anybody else wear regular cotton socks for skiing?
Oct 3 2012 6:30PM
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Shza.
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You must have the shittiest wool socks ever, because I can't stand cotton socks when I'm skiing. I wear wool socks to school most days because it's way warmer.
Oct 3 2012 6:32PM
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Session
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Cotton has no wicking properties whatsoever. It's one of the worst materials for any athletic activity whatsoever.
Oct 3 2012 6:33PM
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accualyisdolan
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hmm idk i always feel like wool makes my feet slide around in my boots, maybe i got shitty ones. i think cotton is what most like nike athletic socks are made from right? i dont know why i just prefer normal socks
Oct 3 2012 6:35PM
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Parks.
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is this really a thread?
Oct 3 2012 6:36PM
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Rachy
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Is this a troll thread?

Merino wool socks are pretty much the absolute best things you can have on your feet. They wick away moisture and are antibacterial making sure you feet never ever smell (unless you'r covering your feet in fish guts or something weird).

The merino fibers are super long and soft causing them to not itch.

I pretty much only wear smartwool phd socks now cause of how amazing and comfortable they are.


Old school wool socks.. yeah, those might be itchy.
Oct 3 2012 6:38PM
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.Annydrew.
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Oct 3 2012 6:43PM
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*geezer*
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This.

When Dumbledore looks in the Mirror of Erised he tells Harry that, "I see myself holding a pair of thick, woolen socks."

Nothing better than a good pair of wool socks for everyday use in the winter.
Oct 3 2012 6:46PM
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Kretzschmar
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i second this. Smartwool makes the most bomb, wool socks ever. super comfortable and dont stink up your ski boots
Oct 3 2012 7:02PM
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Stan_Darsh
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as said before, get some smartwools! you should not be wearing cotton socks on the mountain. that's silly
Oct 3 2012 8:14PM
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Session
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Your feet slide around because your boots fit like shit.
Oct 3 2012 9:41PM
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Holte
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Every time I'm out of ski socks I just wear nylon/polyester soccer socks. They're not wool, but a lot better than cotton.
Oct 3 2012 9:51PM
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UFOsarereal
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what a perfect place to use that knowledge... +k
Oct 3 2012 10:16PM
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BirtDike
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"omg wool is so itchy, and hott, omg broccoli taste sooo bad, omg im a fugggggennn GAPPPEEESESHHH"

Are you 9 years old or just retarded? Man up, or should i say, Wool Up.


If you live in the rockies u need wool. if you dont live in the rockies, or the west for that matter, welll that just sucks
Oct 3 2012 10:23PM
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AndyGreen
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Oct 3 2012 10:33PM
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K_Carter
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cotton kills! once it gets wet it stays wet. wet + cold = a bad time
Oct 3 2012 10:36PM
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FLBP
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Wool is warm. Cotton kills.
Oct 3 2012 10:39PM
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BirtDike
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hahahah yesssss
Oct 3 2012 11:13PM
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JakeSalvador
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i like thinner ski socks a LOT better. i used wool socks the first season i started skiing and i remember hating it so much. i can't deal with wool. too thick for my liking...
Oct 3 2012 11:35PM
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Squirrel_Murphy
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Smartwool PHD compression socks. Darn Tough's ski ultra lights. Wigwam ultimax.

Cotton is for people that wear Nike Elite socks cuz they think they're a cool fashion statement.
Oct 3 2012 11:42PM
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Skibumsmith
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are you retarded?
Oct 3 2012 11:44PM
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Dlud
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Dakine socks. 42% Acrylic 30% Wool 11% Spandex 10% Polyester 5% Nylon 2% Elastic
Oct 3 2012 11:47PM
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K_Carter
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101% amazing
Oct 4 2012 10:51PM
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E__
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Wool socks all fucking day in the winter.
Oct 4 2012 10:52PM
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californiagrown
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I wear dress socks when i run out of relativly clean ski socks and they work quite well.

honestly, as long as they are thin, and tight fitting its all good.
Oct 5 2012 12:55AM
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Petey.
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Much of NS was/is in the BSA, so they already know about cotton kills. Cotton + liquids = You're gunna have a bad time
Oct 5 2012 1:09AM
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mozzy
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Cotton on your feet = misery, even worse when they get wet from sweat or slush or water.

While I almost always go barefoot in my boots, I wear wool (thin ones) when the conditions dictate.


Oct 6 2012 9:46AM
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idskithat
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get some smartwool socks, and get back to us
Oct 6 2012 9:50AM
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Finkle
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Burton Party socks. Varying blends of nylon, acrylic, merino wool and Spandex. Plus just funny looking socks. My personal favorite. That or PHD smart wools.
Oct 6 2012 12:07PM
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HeathHoltapp
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Yeah that true cotton kills if once they get wet,well if they dont get wet then its the best socks material that you can use.
Wholesale Socks Suppliers
Apr 19 2013 1:49AM
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theschneidler
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LMAO
Apr 19 2013 7:11AM
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B.Aussie
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Sweat...
Apr 19 2013 9:12AM
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theo79
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Cotton is the enemy. But, I hate the feel of wool also. I use CEP Compression ski socks, 91% Nylon and 9% Spandex.

CEP socks + intuition liner = Foot heaven.
Apr 19 2013 4:25PM
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theblackrod
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a sock that won't make my feet smell? i call shenanigans
Apr 19 2013 4:43PM
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yuck
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nope seriously, i can attest to this. my Icebreaker merino wool socks have never smelled whatsoever. I have literally left them on my feet on overnight winter camping trips and they never get wet or smelly from sweat. literally, never. two or three days without taking them off, and working pretty hard all day in them snowshoeing/xc skiing and stuff and they literally do stay completely fresh. dont ask me how.
Apr 19 2013 4:49PM
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Bachto
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Cotton is the stupidest thing you can wear snowboarding/skiing or any outdoor activity.
Apr 19 2013 5:14PM
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WillyTheKid
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Actually don't think I own cotton socks, just like 20 costco variety pack wool ones. prolly should fix that before summer...
Apr 20 2013 1:29AM
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Mr.Huck
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And I would add:

No socks > cotton socks
Apr 20 2013 10:03AM
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CashmereCat
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I usually wear my knee high baseball socks.
Apr 20 2013 10:29AM
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taylornicky
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I actually agree with op. I prefer my cotton ski socks over my wool ones.
Apr 20 2013 10:40AM
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PNSkier
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clearly you have yet to discover point6 socks....
Apr 20 2013 2:00PM
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LSDTripGod
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I wear short cotton socks but they suck dick id much rather be in wool i'm just wearing them because my boots are too small and cotton doesn't wick away sweat it absorbs it, you gotta get your facts straight
Apr 20 2013 2:12PM
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