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I asked a buddy of mine and his answer was "not ankle socks". No shit Sherlock.

At the store they have a few different types and brands of "work socks" with different materials like synthetics, cotton, and wool.

What's your sock of choice?

I asked a buddy of mine and his answer was "not ankle socks". No shit Sherlock. At the store they have a few different types and brands of "work socks" with different materials like synthetics, cotton, and wool. What's your sock of choice?

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Wool. You don't want cotton as base layer during winter, you will just be walking around with wet clothes.

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What about in the summer?

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Synthetic or high quality thin merino wool sock, but those can be expensive.

Basically you want to keep you feet dry.

Wet feet in winter = catching a cold

We feet in summer = athlete's foot

Wet socks also make it a lot easier to get blisters. You can also put some baby powder in the socks befor you put them on, this will help with keeping them dry.

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Wool all summer long keeps feet dry

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Wool. I prefer merino. However, bamboo socks are great in mild weather. The keep your feet dry and are odor resistant. Stay away from cotton, and polyester or other synthetics.

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Darn Tough is always the answer when it comes to socks. Lifetime replacement.

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I wear darn tuff ankle socks with mine. My name is not Sherlock.

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Your African name is.

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Wool. The thicker the better until you are used to wearing boots. Hand knit are even better than commercial.

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Anything that goes to my knee.

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Any. Except your happy sock.

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That's my lucky sock though.

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Wool wool wool. Always wool. A wool blend CAN be okay, preferably over 70% wool and maybe some nylon with a touch of elastane. Otherwise just straight wool.

Cotton is overrated as hell. Loose billowing cotton can keep you cool in a hot environment maybe, but anywhere cold, the old adage is "cotton kills". Once it gets damp from your body, it traps moisture against your skin.

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