I almost exclusive wear Merino wool blend socks based on Finnish military socks. The moisture vaporization is insanely good, while still keeping your feet warm in the cold. You just never get sweaty feet, even in the middle of summer.
I haven't tried merino wool socks yet, but I'm thinking of trying them soon. I have a merino wool long sleeve shirt that I love. I prefer more natural materials as I find they are better for my skin. I work all day on my feet, and my feet and shoes tend to get stinky after many hours, but I believe wool socks help greatly with this.
I'm also a huge sneakerhead and after long periods of wear, especially in my faves, Travis X Fragment lows, my feet would hurt & blister up. This video convinced me to by a couple pairs of Bombas & wow, pain is non-existent. Thank you so much! 👍
@jdclay1547 Hi! I didn't write the original post but there is something I want to comment about this "100 % wool socks" thing. There are indeed 100 percent wool socks. HOWEVER! their qualities vary. I'm a knitter and didn't know how many wool socks I knitted and wore. Many socks, which I still wear today, were made more than 4 years ago. Most of the sock yarn consists of 75-80 percent wool / 25-20 percent polyamide for creating persistence. There are two or three relatively famous brands, that offer 100 percent sock yarn, however, they are very rare and quite pricy. Now, if you visit a Christmas market, let's say, in Germany, you can easily find 100 % wool socks for around 10 Euros. I must say tho, most of them are made from non-sock yarn and can soon deteriorate.
Wool seams to wick moisture away from my feet. 1st 2-3 hrs after starting work my cotton sock would get soaked with sweat even in during winter. 100% wool may get a little moist at end of day but not soaked. I haven’t been getting blister on my feet either too. I’m definitely wool sock guy.
I got a pair of merino wool socks (from smartwool) at a ski resort because I wore through my socks at the beginning of the day and it was the only type of sock they were selling. At first I thought it was insane hat anyone could sell a pair of socks for $28 but after just one day I was completely sold. I now only wear merino wool for skiing and hiking as they are just so much more comfortable and the moisture/temperature controlling aspects. Just the other week I was backpacking with my cousin and after a long day of hiking through snow and wet stream covered trails, his socks became very crusty and so gross he opted to use them as a fire starter, while my merino wool socks looked (and smelled) fresh as can be.
I bought several pairs of Seth Fowler's APTHCRY merino wool socks and they are everything he says. Will try Bombay's next time since APTHCRY doesnt seem to make the merino wool socks anymore.
I've had Bombas socks for about 4yrs now. They do feel great. I haven't tried the merino wool blend for PB but have used their other styles because the higher content of cotton. My foot doesn't do well with socks that use non-cotton fibers (poly, spandex, etc). I found that they are the only ones I've worn a whole through at the big toe and wearing through on the heal. I've written Bombas over a week ago and still waiting to hear back so my feelings about their warranty is up in the air. Even if it's "dude, they are 4yrs old", it would be nice to hear something back, anything actually. With as many pairs as I have, I'm able to rotate them frequently so it's not like I wear the same pair over and over. I've had other brands that are older than my Netscape email address and they haven't worn through at the big toe... Just saying. LUV your videos Dr Z... How do you think the merino's would do in this Arizona heat?
Merino For The Win!!! I wear Icebreaker T-Shirts on a daily basis, winter to summer, it's awesome. I also have super.natural blend (50% polyester / 50% merino) also great
This is awesome content. Maybe can you please do big brand socks review as well??? Nike basketball,Underarmour or Curry Brand Socks and Stance maybee please?????
I was a commercial diver that had to dive in winter in a semi-drysuit. The senior diver said to get 100% wool socks for under my boots. I thought he was a full of crap old timer, but he was RIGHT. They keep your feet warm during and after dives, other socks DO NOT
Merino wool sure, not standard - not sure but I play in the merino running crew all the time- I think the bigger brands just want to keep cost down tbh
I got some socks from bombas and they were trash. Pilling hard immediately. Bombas said i can keep them, no need to return. For free it's nice but i'd rather buy quality brand like darn tough.
@@FootDoctorZach good to know, just seems a little bit of what your are paying for is their name brand, which I always despise. Can't deny they seem to be a fantastic product regardless
Hi Zach, i am a professional tennis player and I need fitness shoes as I generally do fitness on grass etc. So can you please make a video on (in budget) fitness shoes which I can use on many surfaces and is not pricey😁 and some insoles too, the one you listed are not available here in India
I have a video on this currently on the channel it’s called best training shoes for tennis players , unfortunately I have no idea what’s available in specific markets you’d have to check with a local doc to see what’s similar
to be clear the socks are not 100 percent merino wool they are a blend, which in it self does not make them better or worse then full 100 percent merino wool. it is that just saying they are merino wool sock leads us to believe they are 100 percent wool
Just today I was wondering why despite weather warming up, my feet were freezing compared the previous day's ride. Now I'm guessing it was due to switching from Merino Wool to Synthetic socks.
Wait, when you buy 1, they donate 1 to somebody in need? So they literally give away half of their inventory to charity? So they could reduce their cost of goods sold by 50%, and sell them for much cheaper than they currently do, if they weren't donating every other pair? Wow...is this the deciding factor that anybody uses when purchasing a pair of socks: are they going to donate a pair to somebody else? Weird.
Wool socks today are ugly asf I always look for traditional ribbed pattern. For durability issues buy worsted or chunky yarn boot wool socks. For people who suffer sweat its probably the socks is large for you or it's because of the softener even lanolin decreases moisture wicking capability so always use 5% 6% vinegar later when handwashing. Last reason would be that the wool socks don't come in contact with the skin in between your toes. So a toe socks would be actually better for full benefits. For people wondering if plastic free wool socks is possible just look for worsted or chunky weight socks and the elastic on top can be made from undyed organic cotton mix with natural rubber for the seam a mercerized or non cotton thread can be added.
Sock knitter here, merino wool is terrible for socks and wears out quickly. Everyone loves it as it’s super soft but it doesn’t make good sock yarn. Blue faced Leicester is far superior. If your wool socks aren’t lasting 10 years they’re not well made
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I almost exclusive wear Merino wool blend socks based on Finnish military socks.
The moisture vaporization is insanely good, while still keeping your feet warm in the cold. You just never get sweaty feet, even in the middle of summer.
What brand?
@@stewartwallace5741 Not sure they have a brand. They're "Finnish M05 liner socks".
What brand or name do you use?
@@carloshidalgo3298 I'm not sure if they have a brand name. They're the Finnish M05 liner socks.
Varustaleka @@carloshidalgo3298
I haven't tried merino wool socks yet, but I'm thinking of trying them soon. I have a merino wool long sleeve shirt that I love. I prefer more natural materials as I find they are better for my skin. I work all day on my feet, and my feet and shoes tend to get stinky after many hours, but I believe wool socks help greatly with this.
I'm also a huge sneakerhead and after long periods of wear, especially in my faves, Travis X Fragment lows, my feet would hurt & blister up. This video convinced me to by a couple pairs of Bombas & wow, pain is non-existent. Thank you so much! 👍
Glad they helped!
100% wool socks changed my quality of life drastically. I spend hundreds on footwear, so paying a tiny amount for crappy socks makes no sense.
What socks are 100% wool? I haven't been able to find it.
@jdclay1547
Hi! I didn't write the original post but there is something I want to comment about this "100 % wool socks" thing. There are indeed 100 percent wool socks. HOWEVER! their qualities vary. I'm a knitter and didn't know how many wool socks I knitted and wore. Many socks, which I still wear today, were made more than 4 years ago. Most of the sock yarn consists of 75-80 percent wool / 25-20 percent polyamide for creating persistence. There are two or three relatively famous brands, that offer 100 percent sock yarn, however, they are very rare and quite pricy.
Now, if you visit a Christmas market, let's say, in Germany, you can easily find 100 % wool socks for around 10 Euros. I must say tho, most of them are made from non-sock yarn and can soon deteriorate.
@@megumim6795 how i can contact you ?
Wool seams to wick moisture away from my feet. 1st 2-3 hrs after starting work my cotton sock would get soaked with sweat even in during winter. 100% wool may get a little moist at end of day but not soaked. I haven’t been getting blister on my feet either too. I’m definitely wool sock guy.
I got a pair of merino wool socks (from smartwool) at a ski resort because I wore through my socks at the beginning of the day and it was the only type of sock they were selling. At first I thought it was insane hat anyone could sell a pair of socks for $28 but after just one day I was completely sold. I now only wear merino wool for skiing and hiking as they are just so much more comfortable and the moisture/temperature controlling aspects. Just the other week I was backpacking with my cousin and after a long day of hiking through snow and wet stream covered trails, his socks became very crusty and so gross he opted to use them as a fire starter, while my merino wool socks looked (and smelled) fresh as can be.
I bought several pairs of Seth Fowler's APTHCRY merino wool socks and they are everything he says. Will try Bombay's next time since APTHCRY doesnt seem to make the merino wool socks anymore.
I've had Bombas socks for about 4yrs now. They do feel great. I haven't tried the merino wool blend for PB but have used their other styles because the higher content of cotton. My foot doesn't do well with socks that use non-cotton fibers (poly, spandex, etc). I found that they are the only ones I've worn a whole through at the big toe and wearing through on the heal. I've written Bombas over a week ago and still waiting to hear back so my feelings about their warranty is up in the air. Even if it's "dude, they are 4yrs old", it would be nice to hear something back, anything actually. With as many pairs as I have, I'm able to rotate them frequently so it's not like I wear the same pair over and over. I've had other brands that are older than my Netscape email address and they haven't worn through at the big toe... Just saying. LUV your videos Dr Z... How do you think the merino's would do in this Arizona heat?
Merino For The Win!!! I wear Icebreaker T-Shirts on a daily basis, winter to summer, it's awesome. I also have super.natural blend (50% polyester / 50% merino) also great
What are the best socks for keeping your feet feeling dry after being on your feet all day
I'm here 1yr later for the same reason, any luck? I'm a nurse doing 12+ hours on my feet and I'm realizing my toes look waterlogged when I get home
I like cotton socks because my feet do slide everywhere in them when playsports. I think even merino wool will not give that stability??
Love wool and now I love your channel.
I’ve suffer from plantar fasciitis for years I wear work boots I switched to merino wool socks my feet no longer hurt
THANK YOU, I’ve been blue in the face about merino and mohair wool.
You may have even seen me fighting on a forum
This is awesome content. Maybe can you please do big brand socks review as well??? Nike basketball,Underarmour or Curry Brand Socks and Stance maybee please?????
I have a couple reviews of them on the channel now in my top 5 sock videos
@@FootDoctorZach I see but that one doesn't have Nike socks though
Polyester isn’t good, I’d take 100% organic cotton/hemp/wool socks
Just got 6 knee high compression pair in the mail to wear to work at Amazon
Great content as usual! I am always entertained! ❤
Thanks!
Bombas and meriwool socks are the best!
How would a merino polo go?
I need super warm socks for standing on roof tops in Manhattan in the winter 🥶 my toes are gonna fall off
I was a commercial diver that had to dive in winter in a semi-drysuit. The senior diver said to get 100% wool socks for under my boots. I thought he was a full of crap old timer, but he was RIGHT. They keep your feet warm during and after dives, other socks DO NOT
Hey Dr,,, how would you rate the People's Socks brand merino wool socks? Thanks
Never tried them
Would you recommend for indoor basketball?
I don’t see why not- I’ve been going more to more padded socks on the bottom though
Love the vid!
Thanks!
Do you recommend them for basketball? Nice video by the way!
Thank you - Yeah, specifically the running crew socks , the hiking are ok for hoops but the running crews have better breathing, feel
@@FootDoctorZach thank you so much, you're the best man!
My favorite are wool socks.
Are the kyrie low 5s good for heel pain
will you review the freak 4?
Yep in my garage now
What are your thoughts on playing basketball in wool socks? Why are basketball socks always made of cotton?
Merino wool sure, not standard - not sure but I play in the merino running crew all the time- I think the bigger brands just want to keep cost down tbh
I got some socks from bombas and they were trash. Pilling hard immediately. Bombas said i can keep them, no need to return. For free it's nice but i'd rather buy quality brand like darn tough.
80% merino socks is the minimum I would ever get. Below that the socks stay wet and smells much quicker.
Seem like a good product, but the pricing on their website is laughable
You get what you pay for w/ them- my 3 y/o pair I wear constantly for tennis still looks brand new where I’ve replaced everything else
@@FootDoctorZach good to know, just seems a little bit of what your are paying for is their name brand, which I always despise. Can't deny they seem to be a fantastic product regardless
There is a Finnish brand that has some very interesting and innovative merino products (socks).
What is the brand?
@@quanita7116 Uphillsport
release pf review of freak 4 and lebron 20 pls
Smartwool merino whites! 🙌💘😉
Will you review the LeBron ambassador 13s?
Yup
@@FootDoctorZach yessir common W from the greatest UA-camr of all time
Hi Zach, i am a professional tennis player and I need fitness shoes as I generally do fitness on grass etc. So can you please make a video on (in budget) fitness shoes which I can use on many surfaces and is not pricey😁 and some insoles too, the one you listed are not available here in India
I have a video on this currently on the channel it’s called best training shoes for tennis players , unfortunately I have no idea what’s available in specific markets you’d have to check with a local doc to see what’s similar
Thanks Zach 😁 well you can make short videos on tennis grips...
Bombas don’t seem to ship in Canada 😕
I didn’t know that actually
Not sure of the quality exactly, but I have been looking at some merino wool socks on amazon and maybe you could try that out.
Soooo where’s the alpaca wool socks
Is this a public service announcement~ or a commercial endorsement?
to be clear the socks are not 100 percent merino wool they are a blend, which in it self does not make them better or worse then full 100 percent merino wool. it is that just saying they are merino wool sock leads us to believe they are 100 percent wool
Remember in the 80’s the Thorlo rage?
YUP
you live in the DMV area?
Nope
Bombas gave me a check so I thought I would say nice things about them
Wait! We need a video about this 350 mile bike ride?
Haha maybe on my Doctor Zach Show channel once I start uploading there again
Just today I was wondering why despite weather warming up, my feet were freezing compared the previous day's ride. Now I'm guessing it was due to switching from Merino Wool to Synthetic socks.
Wait, when you buy 1, they donate 1 to somebody in need? So they literally give away half of their inventory to charity? So they could reduce their cost of goods sold by 50%, and sell them for much cheaper than they currently do, if they weren't donating every other pair? Wow...is this the deciding factor that anybody uses when purchasing a pair of socks: are they going to donate a pair to somebody else? Weird.
Wool socks today are ugly asf I always look for traditional ribbed pattern. For durability issues buy worsted or chunky yarn boot wool socks.
For people who suffer sweat its probably the socks is large for you or it's because of the softener even lanolin decreases moisture wicking capability so always use 5% 6% vinegar later when handwashing. Last reason would be that the wool socks don't come in contact with the skin in between your toes.
So a toe socks would be actually better for full benefits.
For people wondering if plastic free wool socks is possible just look for worsted or chunky weight socks and the elastic on top can be made from undyed organic cotton mix with natural rubber for the seam a mercerized or non cotton thread can be added.
LOL @ thinking wool is not the tippy top tier fabric material.
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Nice! Yeah I was a skeptic for a while - now a fanboy haha
Sock knitter here, merino wool is terrible for socks and wears out quickly. Everyone loves it as it’s super soft but it doesn’t make good sock yarn. Blue faced Leicester is far superior. If your wool socks aren’t lasting 10 years they’re not well made