So it won't be it too long before the weather starts to turn and get cold, what are you cold weather sock recommendations?
Always had a problem recently getting anything I could call remotely warm, this year I'm going to give the red banded UK marine ECW socks a go and the Harkila expedition socks a wirl.
Always had a problem recently getting anything I could call remotely warm, this year I'm going to give the red banded UK marine ECW socks a go and the Harkila expedition socks a wirl.
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I've been using Darn Tough since 2017 bought in the US, vast range, the heavyweight hiker is very warm, but I've mostly used the quarters, warm and wear resistant. I've probably done 1000's of miles in 3 pairs hiking, backpacking and general everyday wear, reasonably expensive but with a no quibble lifetime guarantee. I did eventually wear them out at the heel but for the cost of UK postage and I had all them replaced foc.
I've been using Darn Tough since 2017 bought in the US, vast range, the heavyweight hiker is very warm, but I've mostly used the quarters, warm and wear resistant. I've probably done 1000's of miles in 3 pairs hiking, backpacking and general everyday wear, reasonably expensive but with a no quibble lifetime guarantee. I did eventually wear them out at the heel but for the cost of UK postage and I had all them replaced foc.
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I normally do a couple of overnighters a week all through the winter.
I wear a pair of normal cotton socks and then I put a pair of heat holders thermal socks over the top. I use a cheap pair of wellies without thermal liners on the bank.
The above works for me but I am not sat outside all day in Winter I am generally down from 6pm to 6am and the above works fine for me.
I normally do a couple of overnighters a week all through the winter.
I wear a pair of normal cotton socks and then I put a pair of heat holders thermal socks over the top. I use a cheap pair of wellies without thermal liners on the bank.
The above works for me but I am not sat outside all day in Winter I am generally down from 6pm to 6am and the above works fine for me.
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Those Darn Tough look really good. Just ordered a pair of the hunter ones 👍
Those Darn Tough look really good. Just ordered a pair of the hunter ones 👍
What is Bridgedale's warmest sock?
Tested at -25°C, Explorer Heavyweight Knee are the warmest Bridgedales in the range.
Tested at -25°C, Explorer Heavyweight Knee are the warmest Bridgedales in the range.
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Till I set up it doesnt matter to me, when I become more static than I change to home made wool socks and use those ski thingy warmer if it goes in minus... Also have seperate wool socks for sleeping so they are dry.
Till I set up it doesnt matter to me, when I become more static than I change to home made wool socks and use those ski thingy warmer if it goes in minus... Also have seperate wool socks for sleeping so they are dry.
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I really suffer with cold feet, even when the rest of me is wrapped up warm, and that's wearing Baffin Titans which are polar rated to -100. I eventually discovered heated socks, wear them with the Baffins and don't have an issue. Before the Titans i had some Baffins that were rated to -50 which a mate now has and his feet stay warm in them, so its me rather than the boots.
I really suffer with cold feet, even when the rest of me is wrapped up warm, and that's wearing Baffin Titans which are polar rated to -100. I eventually discovered heated socks, wear them with the Baffins and don't have an issue. Before the Titans i had some Baffins that were rated to -50 which a mate now has and his feet stay warm in them, so its me rather than the boots.
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Yep same for me top socks...wear them on site through the winter months as well...very warm and last for ages ...great socks imo ...go for the knee length ones 🙂
Yep same for me top socks...wear them on site through the winter months as well...very warm and last for ages ...great socks imo ...go for the knee length ones 🙂
To compliment your warm socks I recommend Cherry Blossom Thermal Insoles for your boots at only £1.99 a pair from Screwfix.
They have a size guide imprinted on so you can cut with scissors for a perfect fit
They have a size guide imprinted on so you can cut with scissors for a perfect fit
These are all top tips guys. Keep them coming 👍
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Pair of Baffins, don't worry about socks
Pair of Baffins, don't worry about socks
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I bet they smell nice!
I bet they smell nice!
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Tried the Sorrels which were pony, so I got some old skool Skeetex and stylee'd it up; they're the ballhang 👍
Tried the Sorrels which were pony, so I got some old skool Skeetex and stylee'd it up; they're the ballhang 👍
I own Bridgedale and Brasher socks but the ones that blow them all out of the water are the Smartwool ones
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I meant with those that the socks you wear don't really matter
I meant with those that the socks you wear don't really matter
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I bought some EDZ merino wool socks last year based on a recommendation posted on here and they are without doubt the best an longest lasting socks I've had by some margin. Highly recommended...!
I bought some EDZ merino wool socks last year based on a recommendation posted on here and they are without doubt the best an longest lasting socks I've had by some margin. Highly recommended...!
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im assuming this question is aimed at mainly static fishing
ive tried various combinations over the years, and have multiple pairs of socks in various thickness (Skeetex, Brasher, Merino wool, Coolmax etc) and boots (Baffin Trappers, Skee-Tex, Sundridge Hot Foot, Muck Boots, Snow Boots, Hiking Boots and the list goes on )
Best advice I can give is thin breathable socks (have spares and changed regularly) and good quality insulated boots. Boots must be big enough to give lots of wiggle room and chuck a pair of heated foot warmers in and you will be good to go
ive tried various combinations over the years, and have multiple pairs of socks in various thickness (Skeetex, Brasher, Merino wool, Coolmax etc) and boots (Baffin Trappers, Skee-Tex, Sundridge Hot Foot, Muck Boots, Snow Boots, Hiking Boots and the list goes on
)Best advice I can give is thin breathable socks (have spares and changed regularly) and good quality insulated boots. Boots must be big enough to give lots of wiggle room and chuck a pair of heated foot warmers in and you will be good to go
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If you keep your legs really warm it will really help your feet. I suffer from cold feet all year round but I brought some Deer Hunter Muflon salopettes two years ago and found them be so warm that I didn't seem to get really cold feet. After long static hours I would start to feel the chill but nowhere near as quickly as before.
If you keep your legs really warm it will really help your feet. I suffer from cold feet all year round but I brought some Deer Hunter Muflon salopettes two years ago and found them be so warm that I didn't seem to get really cold feet. After long static hours I would start to feel the chill but nowhere near as quickly as before.
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Totally agree mate. Keep the legs warm and they feed the feet warm blood. Tried loads of boots/socks and thermal salopettes made a much bigger difference
Totally agree mate. Keep the legs warm and they feed the feet warm blood. Tried loads of boots/socks and thermal salopettes made a much bigger difference
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. . .changing socks is def the trick . . .no matter how technically warm, once damp they get wet, once wet they get cold.
. . .changing socks is def the trick . . .no matter how technically warm, once damp they get wet, once wet they get cold.
In reply to Post #20
same - the mufflon by deer hunter are the warmest I have ever had. Bloody expensive but so good.
same - the mufflon by deer hunter are the warmest I have ever had. Bloody expensive but so good.
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merino wool socks for me as well and no socks in the bag
merino wool socks for me as well and no socks in the bag
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I always take my socks off at night.....
I always take my socks off at night.....
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No no.....keep them on 😉
No no.....keep them on 😉
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I hate the feel wearing them at night, plus you can dry them at night. If you've got a half decent bag (and no circulation problems), you wont get cold feet anyway.
I hate the feel wearing them at night, plus you can dry them at night. If you've got a half decent bag (and no circulation problems), you wont get cold feet anyway.
Many years ago. I bought some wool "fishing socks" from Aldi's in one of their special sales. I could not believe how good they was in Winter and how warm they were and every time they had them on sale, I would buy some more. Several years later, I have not worn any of them out so I have a draw full of unopened packets of socks. But, it seems to be rare now that they do have them on sale. I will even just sit in the bivvy, mid Winter with them on and in my crocs.
Previous to that, and still use today, I have always used the Army issue ECW socks, white wool with a red stripe since I was first issued them in the early 80's and they keep my feet warm throughout Winter.
Previous to that, and still use today, I have always used the Army issue ECW socks, white wool with a red stripe since I was first issued them in the early 80's and they keep my feet warm throughout Winter.
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