re: Hunting Socks

I have many pairs of synthetic and merino socks. My favorite combo is the Realtree polypropylene liner sock with farm to feet cedar falls socks.

Going to give Darn Tough over the calf heavyweight hunting socks a try.

Fully cushioned 79% merino wool.

Lifetime guarantee

$35.00

What type of boot are y’all wearing that aren’t insulated?

I’ll second this. I used smart wool sock forever but my feet always got cold. Bought some Darn Tough crew socks for skiing this year that I ended up using for hunting and I’ll never buy another brand of merino sock. Hunted this front and my feet never got cold. I don’t know what the deal is but they work good!

I have a pair of insulated rubber boots (800 gram Thinsulate), but rarely need them as it's rarely wet where I hunt. I used to wear a thin polypro inner sock w/ wool outer sock, but I don't do that anymore. Now I favor some ski boot socks I bought from Amazon, something like 2 pair for $25. They're tight so they stay up all day. I HAST the feel of a leather root rubbing against naked skin. I've wondered the fact that they're also a compression sock helps w/ the warmth. If temps above 40 deg I wear a pair of uninsulated Red Wing Wellington boot or Bass Pro uninsulated short rubber boot.. If the temp is <40 deg, I wear a new pair of Ariat's. After a bout of sciatica during the '22 deer season I found I prefer pull on boots instead of lace up boots. Unfortunately, all my pull on boots were uninsulated. It took nearly a year, but I finally found a pair of Ariat pull on inulated (400 grams Thinsulate) boots on Amazon. I wore them in 25 deg temp w/ ski socks at the end of this year's deer season and really liked them.

And yes, keeping your core temp warm is really important. I like boot blankets, especially for young kids, but got tired of carrying extra stuff when they were just for me.

Usually schnees beartooth when it's ultra cold. I do just fine in regular uninsulated lacrosse knee boots or hip boots also though.

I only own one pair of insulated boots, some cabelas brand lace up hiking boots. I dont even bring them when I go to Colorado. Insulated boots and fancy socks is barking up the wrong tree. You need better circulation and better core temp management.

Tip here….snow ski gear

Silk sock liners and a basic pair of thick socks, could be wool, will keep your feet cold even in Lagrange.

I also use the silk long johns and they work better for me than cold gear or any of that crap.

I wear Salomon Quest hiking boots. Uninsulated. My feet get cold below 35… just like they do wearing my 800g Danners.

I use a thin pair of ankle high and a regular pair over them. Don't use the deodorant but may try that next year. Lume has an all body for men. I do put athletes foot powder in the thin sock and the regular sock as well as a good amount in the boots. It works better than any of the 50 different socks I've tried. Thicker socks in rubber boots are not better for me.