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argonstrom
05-26-2014, 16:48
Seems my rubber irrigation boots fill up faster with sweat than they would if I just let water pour into them. What are your best summer socks for rubber boots?
BPTactical
05-26-2014, 19:05
None. Put a good insole in them and wear them.
hghclsswhitetrsh
05-26-2014, 19:08
Flip flops.
DFBrews
05-26-2014, 19:15
Wool... May seem counterintuitive but I wear wool exclusively and have no problems with them even 12 hour shifts in waterproof work boots.

I buy the merino hikers from rei
StagLefty
05-26-2014, 19:27
Good socks are just important as good shoes/boots. I like the SmartWool brand.
argonstrom
05-26-2014, 19:53
None. Put a good insole in them and wear them.

Good being?


Flip flops.

Need the protection that tall rubber boots provide.


Wool... May seem counterintuitive but I wear wool exclusively and have no problems with them even 12 hour shifts in waterproof work boots.

I buy the merino hikers from rei

I was thinking that - are those summer-specific?


Good socks are just important as good shoes/boots. I like the SmartWool brand.

Same question as I had for Mr Brews.

Thanks again, guys! [Beer]
gos
05-26-2014, 20:39
former smartwool folks started their own company point6

http://www.point6.com/pages/mens-socks
newracer
05-26-2014, 20:40
In the winter Sam's has some nice wool blend socks.
DFBrews
05-26-2014, 21:01
Good being?



Need the protection that tall rubber boots provide.



I was thinking that - are those summer-specific?



Same question as I had for Mr Brews.

Thanks again, guys! [Beer]


nope I actually wear thicker socks when it is going to be a longer day.
DFBrews
05-26-2014, 21:03
former smartwool folks started their own company point6

http://www.point6.com/pages/mens-socks


Good socks are just important as good shoes/boots. I like the SmartWool brand.


wilderness exchange always has a big selection of seconds for 5 bucks. Like right now I am wearing a pair that say rei but can't be sold as such.
Ah Pook
05-26-2014, 22:51
Smart Wool got sold to Timberline and the quality went way south. I will not waste money on them and used to be a big fan.

I bike in the desert and wool socks keep my feet dryer than anything else.

Fox River and Wigwam are easy to find and good quality. Darn tough is another good one. Merino wool is all the rage and I have to agree that it is soft to the touch.