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flounder_smacker 12-17-2009 07:36 PM

socks
 
anyone know of some good warm socks that actually stay up and not fall down in your boot?

yak'em-n-stack'em 12-17-2009 07:38 PM

underarmour

Chris Havoc 12-17-2009 07:59 PM

cool, didnt know they made socks too, ima go hunt some up tomorrow

yak'em-n-stack'em 12-17-2009 08:02 PM

yea, they have them at cabela

adamsfence 12-17-2009 09:56 PM

i ain't found a sock or boot that will keep my feet warm either i sweat then freeze or just freeze. good luck. I'm talking about deer hunting. that is why i built a box stand with a heater. i hate to be cold

Wag 12-17-2009 10:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by adamsfence (Post 92598)
i ain't found a sock or boot that will keep my feet warm either i sweat then freeze or just freeze. good luck. I'm talking about deer hunting. that is why i built a box stand with a heater. i hate to be cold

Use a spray deoderant on your feet before putting on socks....keeps your feet from sweating ....try it...it may work for you.

adamsfence 12-17-2009 10:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Wag (Post 92606)
Use a spray deoderant on your feet before putting on socks....keeps your feet from sweating ....try it...it may work for you.


I'll try that....i bought me some muck boots with neoprene they were ok. but it was only about 39deg. best i've found so far

Wag 12-17-2009 10:14 PM

I never wear over 2 pairs of socks, a thin pair that wicks moisture, then a good thick pair of cotton socks...allow you feet to breathe...nothing real tight, or they will sweat and get wet which results in cold feet.....

rosska 12-17-2009 10:56 PM

Keeping warm can make all the difference
 
When it comes to keeping your feet warm the most important thing is to keep them dry. Most people think the more socks they pile on the better chance the will stay warm. One problem is if they are not the correct type of socks they will retain moisture and keep your feet cold. Another problem is it makes your boots fit tighter which does not allow proper blood circulation to warm your feet. I recommend the Simms socks. They make a liner sock which is designed be the first layer and will wick away moisture. Then put their wool blend sock over which is also designed to wick but will provide the insulation needed to keep your feet warm. You should not need any more than these two socks. Remember cotton is the worst thing you can use as a base layer when trying to stay warm, as it will hold moisture. I have gone many cold seasons trying to figure out how to keep my feet warm and I hope to help others from my findings. Also, the same applies for thermal underwear. Most of the standard products are a cotton blend. I have found that if you spend a little more money on the higher end thermal underwear that are made from synthetics you will not regret it.

Bluechip 12-17-2009 11:02 PM

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Originally Posted by rosska (Post 92647)
When it comes to keeping your feet warm the most important thing is to keep them dry. Most people think the more socks they pile on the better chance the will stay warm. One problem is if they are not the correct type of socks they will retain moisture and keep your feet cold. Another problem is it makes your boots fit tighter which does not allow proper blood circulation to warm your feet. I recommend the Simms socks. They make a liner sock which is designed be the first layer and will wick away moisture. Then put their wool blend sock over which is also designed to wick but will provide the insulation needed to keep your feet warm. You should not need any more than these two socks. Remember cotton is the worst thing you can use as a base layer when trying to stay warm, as it will hold moisture. I have gone many cold seasons trying to figure out how to keep my feet warm and I hope to help others from my findings. Also, the same applies for thermal underwear. Most of the standard products are a cotton blend. I have found that if you spend a little more money on the higher end thermal underwear that are made from synthetics you will not regret it.

Thanks for that tip Rosska....I will try that out....Once my feet get cold the hunt is over for me....Just can't hang like I could when I was younger. Going to order some tomorrow...

rosska 12-17-2009 11:15 PM

Let me know what you think Bluechip. Here are the links for anyone interested.

First Layer:
http://www.simmsfishing.com/site/wad..._socks_09.html

Second Layer:
http://www.simmsfishing.com/site/exs..._socks_09.html
or
http://www.simmsfishing.com/site/wading_socks_09.html

These may be ok but I have not seen them to know if they are as thick as the other two above.
http://www.simmsfishing.com/site/boot_sock_2_pack.html

marshworks 12-18-2009 12:22 AM

smartwool

meaux fishing 12-18-2009 12:54 AM

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Originally Posted by marshworks (Post 92669)
smartwool

x2
great socks

Raymond 12-18-2009 06:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by meaux fishing (Post 92675)
x2
great socks

x 3
Just don't let the price knock you over ($24-$30) per pair but worth every $$.

yak'em-n-stack'em 12-18-2009 08:19 AM

i also had some columbia brand ones that had a thin liner, those things were beastly, but i think they disappeared in my dad or brothers drawers

Gottogo49 12-18-2009 08:59 AM

Wow! Lots of good suggestions. The only thing that I can add is that I just tried some wader gravel guards from academy that work well for me. When I wear waders, my socks usually side down and my pants side up. The gravel guards are 4" wide neoprene strap with a velcro fastener strip (~$5). If you put them over your pants at the ankles before you put on your waders, the problem is solved. Just don't make it too tight. It worked real good on my last wading trip when I covered about 1/2 mile.

SULPHITE 12-18-2009 11:13 AM

yep those work well!

elebouef 12-18-2009 11:46 AM

What about that advertisement on TV where the father is dipping his son in some kind of white stuff to keep his feet white, do you'll think if it is thick enough it might insulate the feet and keep them dry and warm?

longsidelandry 12-18-2009 12:03 PM

I just wear a pair of liner socks then put some wool socks on top of those. I spent maybe $20 at Academy and have 2 or 3 pairs of both the liner and wool socks. I have even worn this under rubber boots and my feet haven't gotten that cold. We used to have to wear these socks when we went hiking in the mountains in New Mexico and we would walk through snow and water, it's amazing how fast they would dry out after walking through a creek.

Dink 12-18-2009 01:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wag (Post 92615)
I never wear over 2 pairs of socks, a thin pair that wicks moisture, then a good thick pair of cotton socks...allow you feet to breathe...nothing real tight, or they will sweat and get wet which results in cold feet.....



I use Wool instead of cotton on the outer pair, cotton will wick moisture.............also, any old folk store sells those old sock suspenders, I used to get them at Abdalla's..............

craziekajn 12-18-2009 02:25 PM

Now thats a store name i haven't heard in ages tim

flounder_smacker 12-18-2009 05:01 PM

thanks for all the feedback. i think im going to try the under armour first then do the layering like others suggested. i dont like a real heavy bulky sock thats why im going to try under armour first. i have some of their cold gear and its really warm.

all star rod 12-18-2009 05:52 PM

UA.....they make several different type socks like they do their clothes. All I wear.


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