[at-l] Sock Liners

[daveh@xxxxxxxxxx (Dave Hicks)]

I'm no expert.  However, I have read that some socks are made with the
assumption you will be wearing liners, other not.

I have come to believe that sock selection is a major YMMV item -- possibly
driven by shoe fit, possibly driven by how near your foot is to the
"standard" to which the shoes were made.

All the above disclaimers notwithstanding, I'll add that I have worn
Bridgedales w/o liners for a bit over a year.  I have had better results
than any other combination theta I have tried.

Chainsaw

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From: <Adkhiker2003@wmconnect.com>
To: <at-l@backcountry.net>
Sent: Tuesday, January 28, 2003 6:32 PM
Subject: [at-l] Sock Liners


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Sunday after the ruck my wife and I went on what we thought was going to be
a
quick hike looking for letterboxes.   It turned out to be over a 6 mile hike
and two trips up a mountain and down an icy powerline trail.

    I thought I would try not wearing a liner and just wear my regular
wicker
hiking socks.  While thinking the entire time that I may be sorry that I
decided to do this... Well I wasn't, I already have VERY comfortable boots (
Asolo GTX95s) but without my liners my feet I did not get that clammy
feeling
and my feet were not tired.

    I always thought the rule was to wear liners to avoid blisters... But I
am seriously thinking of keeping liners off my feet unless I get hot spots
in
the future..

   Anyone have any thoughts on this?


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