The best hiking boots will keep your feet comfortable and happy as long as you pair them with some great hiking socks. They are more expensive than regular run of the mill socks you wear daily but they are well worth the investment, believe me.
Socks are made for all kinds of specific sports to help protect and cushion your feet where you need it most.
Hiking socks are no different. They are made to cushion your feet, keep them from getting wet and blistered. My favourite are made with merino wool. They should be able to wick moisture away from your feet instead of absorbing moisture which will happen if you are wearing cotton socks.
There are several different fabric choices to choose from including combinations of wool and polyester type fabrics. Don't be fooled by merino wool. It is not itchy, will not make your feet hot but will instead help to wick away moisture, keep you feet as cool as they can and merino wool is not itchy at all. It also doesn't absorb odours which comes in handy when hiking.
Hiking socks also require extra padding around the heel and padding of your foot. Take a look for this when doing your research in the store. Check that the hiking socks are reinforced from the heel to the toe for maximum durability because hiking can be hard on your socks and you want them to keep from becoming unwearable for as long as possible.
I also check for the toe seam. The last thing you want is to feel an uncomfortable seam across the top of your toes that will only cause discomfort and redness. Look for a smooth toe seam.
I also look to see that the hiking socks I choose have some lycra in them. This will give them a good fit and support.
The hiking socks I typically buy for my family contain mostly merino wool with some nylon, a bit of polyester or man made fabric and about 1 or 2% lycra.
Because of the fabric content it is best to wash your hiking socks inside out in cold water only. It's best if they can avoid the dryer all together as the dryer breaks down the lycra and can shrink them. If you need to use the dryer then only use the low temperature or tumble dry setting. This will help preserve their life.
Hiking socks are an important part of your hiking clothing and it's important to keep your feet comfy, dry and cushioned.
Happy Hiking!
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