[at-l] RE: Smartwool socks

[bullard@xxxxxxxxxxxx (Jim Bullard)]

At 10:25 AM 3/7/2003 -0700, Michael Henderson wrote:
>Matt writ:
>
> >>>   Who has opinions about smartwool socks? Which models do you wear
>and wher do you usually use them?  I don't use liner socks, do the
>smartwools itch?   <<<
>
>
>Smartwools do not itch, for me.  They feel like Thorlos to me, only
>softer and more comfy.  I only wear the light hiker (no liners).
>
>I wear smartwools for pretty much everything except dress shoes:  in my
>cleats for ultimate, in my T2's for tele skiing, in my Montrails for
>hiking, in my Sauconys for running, in my duck boots for snowshoeing and
>walking the dog, in my Alicos for x-country touring, in my loafers,
>Tevas, birkenstocks, etc.  I also have a pair of smartwool slippers for
>around the house.
>
>I have been wearing smartwools solidly for nearly two years, including a
>Long Trail hike, and have not yet worn out a pair (the 2 pair I wore for
>the long trail are getting closer, but still have a lot of life left in
>them).
>
>I like 'em.
>
>Ke Kaahawe

I saw an interesting pair of socks in EMS today. All wool (merino?) and
double. It was like a sock in a sock knitted together at the top. No need
for sock liners.

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