My Favorite Hiking Socks
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- Опубліковано 1 сер 2024
- 00:00 Hey Y'all
00:07 The Most Recent Socks I've Tried (Farm To Feet)
00:35 Farm To Feet vs Darn Tough
02:17 Most Comfortable Hiking Sock Brand (Smartwool)
03:05 My Go-to For Blister Prevention (Injinji)
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Farm to Feet socks are also 100% American made, (meaning all materials, supplies, labor etc. are from USA). Darn Tough is made in America, (materials are globally sourced).
My problem is losing a sock not wearing a hole in them.
yes this could be a problem so I buy all the same (3) darn toughs and don't have to mate them or if I losing one I just wait until I lose a second but still have pairs, lol
Because of your advise I invested in several pair of darn tough socks. So I'm set for life. But now I want to try the farm to feet. Boy o boy your an advertisers dream.
I’m pretty sure that thanks to Dixie the Exec’s at Altra now have their kids college paid for and are probably getting ready to buy their beach houses...
I still have my original pair of Bridgedale Trekker socks from my 2009 AT thru-hike! They haven't worn out yet and still fit good. Hiked the Foothills Trail in SC this past fall in them. Never ever had a blister.
Bridgedale is my choice too. DT gets stiff, loose and loses cushion after a few days.
That background golden hour light is gorgeous!
Farm to Feet has great service! I have had 2 pairs replaces. Both times I sent them a picture of the sock with a hole in it, and they sent me a new pair in less than a week. My steel toe work boots wore holes in them, never worn them out hiking or running.
Good to know, I’ve been wearing F2F quite a while but wasn’t aware of the guarantee so I’d been babying them compared to my DTs but now I won’t anymore. I went to the local gear shop today to get two pair (Damascus/everyday Eugene) and they had one lil tiny display, but a whole wall of DT & smartwools smh
How not to give this tip once againg... If someone would give me this one 7 years ago when I started working as a dog walker I would appreciate it...
And that one is to wear a pair of long heavy duty footbal/rugby/hokey polyester socks over the wool or cotton ones...
1. It enlarges the lifetime of first sock and the inner side of the shoes.
2. Has a better performance when they are soaked and wheat in rain, snow or if you cross the river without takeing off the shoes.
3. Provides cushioning, warmth to the ankles, cleaningness and protection till the knees, and they can became in gaiters if you are in a pinch...
4. Usefull as pouches and bath glove "sponges" (and at the same time they get cleaned too)
5. Prevents blisters for solving the friction between the shoe and the skin.
PD: Sorry for being tedious but all this tips worked for me. SO... there must be someone somewhere that will appreciate it. Cheers. God bless...
The Injinji's also absorb and wick moisture between your toes, which is pretty significant. They make liner socks that work really well under your favorite hiking socks without adding much bulk, and I've noticed the hiking socks seem to take less wear and tear with liners.
The compression of the Farm to Feet is awesome. Wore them for half of my AT thru and love them. I don't care as much about the return policy as I don't mind paying for more socks if they provide a comparable benefit to price ratio. Both Darn Tough and Farm to Feet have easily met that ratio every time.
The socks I wear all the time are the REI light hiker socks. I wear them year round as well. Summer too.. no matter how hot it gets. They've lasted a long time and they do show some wear. Mostly the heel. I do like them though.
Thanks for the video
Really love your videos. So much information in them for people starting to hike, it's awesome!
I bought a pair of F2F and after one wash, there was a hole in a seam. I contacted them and they sent a brand new pair. And because of covid, they did not want the defective pair returned.
Great video. I have been using grip6 socks and they are warm, yet comfortable. Love their belts and now their socks. Not much of a color choice but very comfortable.
After 4 years returned Darn Tough and their customer services was great.
@Rocket Pliance Yeah, they have a guaranteed for life program. Take your old socks to any major store that sells them and they do a 1 for 1 no questions
@@ArmyHooah1 my gosh...you are the one who ruins things for everybody else. The warranty is NOT that your socks will last for life. The warranty IS that their socks will be the most comfortable, durable, and best fitting socks you’ve ever owned. Let’s hope you’re an exception who abused their policy, because many companies cancel/alter their lifetime warranty because of customer abuse (eg LL Bean, REI)
@@bikerbruce1988 Calm down Karen, it's their policy blame them, I've bought over 20 pairs from them in variety of colors and fits, if one of them rips on trail I'm going to use their policy.
@@bikerbruce1988 lifetime warranty, no questions asked. You ask anybody who bought them, they will give you the same sentiment, & the company is proud of that. The business model is still profitable.
@@aaronfuentes5919 how do you know the “business model is still profitable”? And clearly, it remains to be seen if they can continue to replace socks which, by their very nature, wear out, for free. Much larger and more successful companies have discontinued such policies due to inability to sustain that “business model”.
I've had a pair going on two years now, found them at TJ Maxx...I love them!
thanks for the info
I like Thorlo socks. They were around for my first long distance hike in 1994 and still are. They are comfortable and last forever.
I am so glad that I found out as about the injingi docks from you. I use them and the darn stuff socks in combo .
Been looking for some new socks. Thanks for the recommendation!
Good info. Keep them coming
A while back I bought several pairs of Darn Tough socks from Darn Tough. They've worn like iron...they're about as comfy as a military wool blanket though.
My wife then wanted to buy me some more Darn Tough pairs as a gift...she noticed they were a dollar cheaper a pair on Amazon, so she bought them there. These were way more comfortable & they did wear decently actually...finally holes in 2 pairs of the ones we bought on Amazon...sent them into Darn Tough...they gave us credit toward new socks but told us the comfy pairs we bought on Amazon were all counterfeit Darn Tough socks & they were working with Amazon on the issue....
The best time to do the Florida trail is November to January. It's starting to warm up down here. We had a very cool winter this year.
I spend a lot on wool socks. Now you gave me a reason to buy more.
You are me. lol
I have had an obsession with wool socks for the last 17 years since I started backpacking. Darn tough have done the best for me so far. Still haven't worn any of them out! I don't know how I feel about returning a worn-out sock for a replacement because when I wear something out you can bet I got my money's worth!
Looking forward to hearing what you think about our Florida trail. I’m on it almost every weekend.
I'm hiking right now in fit sok absolutely love them so far I have Darn tough as well bot the fit sok fits so perfectly and is somewhat softer that its my go to sock
Best part of waking up, is a Dixie video!
Thank you for everything you've done for the world of hiking!
I have been slowly replacing all my socks with Darn Tough on your suggestion, but as always, you have given me more to think about! Hard to beat Darn Tough!
Love Farm to Feet...4.5 years using them so far and no need to replace. *BUT* as a Florida resident and frequent hiker on the Florida Trail, my favorite here is the Darn Tough Coolmax (same guarantee) for their ability to dry out fast. The padding location on the Farm to Feet just seems better to me, but they don't offer a coolmax version. Any of the Damascus models are great (many with different names like the trail badge series are just variations of the Damascus).
recently tried icebreakers and really enjoy the fact that they don't constrict after you've washed them a couple times. Plus the size XL is a little more generous. The elastic at the top of the crew socks doesn't cut into your calves either.
I have yet to have my Farm to Feet wear out on me. It was a random grab at REI (they were on sale) when I needed wool socks for curling to keep my feet warm out on the ice. They were really cute looking crew socks. I've had them for a few years now and haven't had any wear out. I find the Farm the Feet that I have feel scratchier to me, but maybe the more current styles are softer. I do have a couple pairs of Darn Toughs that I purchased I couple years ago and they are starting to wear thin in places now. I find the Darn Tough socks softer and more comfortable. The Farm to Feet seem to be outlasting the Darn Toughs. Both brands keep my feet equally warm and dry whether I'm hiking or curling.
I live and hike in Florida and recommend gaiters to keep sand out of your shoes. I have a pair of Dirty Girl Gaiters and I love them! Wouldn't hike Florida without them!!
I had seen the brand Farm to Feet a while back and was interested, but I'm a Darn Tough girl too. After hearing your review, I may have to purchase at least one pair to try for myself. Thanks for all your honest reviews!
They come back as plastic storage lids! 😂
@@ewokinthewoodscairn8908 I hadn't heard of Farm to Feet. Darn Tough is my go to. Smart Wool just doesn't hold up for me.
Balega socks are among my favorites now.
Wigwam or other good wool sock with liner socks, too. I like darn toughs but they're a bit tight for me as I prefer loose to promote circulation and avoid cold feet. The White's in NH is where I do most of my hiking.
Love your channel, Dixie! CDT 2022 or bust!
just tried out my first pair of farm to feet and they are great
Darn toughs all day everyday. 13 2e sized foot and theirs fit me soooo well. Ill have to check out the F2F ones.
I’ve only had to return one pair of Darn Tough socks. Customer service was great. I have about 7 pairs now. I keep hoping to lose or wear out an older pair so I can get one of the new designs. My oldest ones are about six years old. They just keep going. 😆
I’ve used farm to feet boot Sox for years and so far no wearing out! They are comfortable and don’t bunch up! My favorite socks are Stance hiking socks - they claim a lifetime warranty but I haven’t had to contact them.
Thank you!
It is very useful to know what experienced tourists use. Thanks!
I drive a truck and been wearing farm to feet for about 3 years I do like them better darn tough .I got some toe socks after watching your ptc cdt videos your a great teacher.Keep on being a great person.
Thanks for the guarantee info on F2F. I'd been considering trying them, but have held off on anything other than DT because of the guarantee. But if F2F is matching it (hopefully it's as easy to use) then they are worth a try as well.
Darn Tough has replaced two pair of socks for me. I have had hammer toes for years, and a couple of years ago I broke one of those toes. I found that toe to be extra sensitive on the top of the knuckle now. I bought a pair of Smartwool socks since then and find that they don't irritate that knuckle anywhere near as much as the Darn Tough socks do. I am pretty sure that Darn Tough relies heavily on a high number of nylon threads in the worst wear areas, and nylon can be very irritating in socks if there is too much of it, or the threads are coarse, against delicate skin.
For now, I will tape my toe knuckle and wear Injinji liner socks. Seems to work.
Thanks again! I will def. try a pair of Farm to Feet socks!👍
Toe socks + Vibram Trek Ascent with modified Plantar Fascia insoles. Always took an additional pair of Vibrams with me as camp shoes or to use when the other pair was wet. Walked through sharp gravel, swamps, forests, wet boulders etc. Never had a single blister or any foot issue :).
I’ve been wearing DT for hiking and think they are great. I prefer smart wool for running & daily wear. I’ve been considering trying the farm to feet - thank you the review, very nice to hear they seem comparable - I’m going to give them a try.
My experience with the Smart wool socks is the same as yours. I do like the Darn Tough socks. I’ll be curious to see how the Farm to Feet socks do on your future hikes. Thanks for the review.
Love my Injinji’s!
We were issued Darn Tough socks in the USAF, they spare no expense. However, as a practical consumer now it's good to learn about alternative brands that offer the same (if not better) reliability at a better price point.
Comfortable socks are pretty important. Also socks that hold up, I destroy at least one pair of socks everytime I go out hunting.
Thorlo socks all the way! They're supportive like the ftf with softer material. The Experia and the Maximum cushion socks are my fav.
Love the Smartwool, but might try the Farm to Feet.
2014 AT Thru Hike providing road support for my son -- Darn Toughs got a hole in them (were 4+ years old when AT started). Walked into Rockfish Gap Outfitters in Waynesboro, VA. Dude took one look at them, picked them up using a shopping bag as a glove (yeah, they were N-A-S-T-Y despite creek-washing/sun-drying every 3-4 days), and said "Go pick out a new pair." New socks in less than 2 minutes. That's excellent customer service.
The injinjis are a god send in the wet sections of the Florida Trail. I'm from South Florida and have hiked some of the big cypress section and did the ocean to lake trail which are notoriously wet. The best combination of socks for me is an injinji liner sock and darn tough over them. I find this really helps with the blisters.
Hi Dixie, thank you for another great review. Socks are an issue close and dear to my heart right there with comfortable hiking shoes ... if my feet are not happy, then I get cranky and then we are not going very far. My preference are the SmartWhool, but then again I do not hike near the long distances you do. Thank you again.
I have had a pair of the crew length farm to feet socks for over a year now and I like them very much. No signs of wearing out so far. Longest time i have had them on the trail with me is 5 days. Otherwise daily wear type use. They are not as soft as my Belega running socks but I can tell they will outlast them. They dry faster too.
Cool that you’re going to do the FT. I am going to be doing some sections of the FT but then I also live here so.
Also love darn tough and never a problem with there warranty
Crazy Compression are my go to. They come in both crew & knee, are so incredibly comfortable, have great odor control, they always have excellent sales, are very durable, and are made here in the USA. I can't say enough good things about them. They're now my daily socks.
I’m so happy with my Darn Tough socks I don’t care to even try any other brand. I have about 10 Darn Tough socks I use in the summer, about 10 pair for cooler weather and three pair of their mountaineering knee high socks for extreme cold weather. I love them all!
Just ordered to compare to my darn tough that I absolutely love.
Thanks Dixie, stay safe
I’ve got 10 pairs of darn tough socks none of them worn out and I’ve had some for over five years I love the darn tough socks
Wow that is a great recommendation for the darn tough socks-definitely going to get some! Thanks, Karen 😊
I bought two pair of the REI Merino Wool Medium weight hiking sock, they're fine for me. Although I think I'm leaning more towards the crew length socks for better circulation.
Farm to Feet has some neat logo socks, for AT, PCT, and CDT
I prefer the Farm to Feet over Darn Tough. You are correct in your statement that the Farm to Feet don't seem to get so stiff with crustiness from sweat and dirt.
Smart Wool are comfy but wear fast.
Fits are good too but tight.
My wife likes Farm to Feet and Darn Tough.
Thanks.
FITS Socks are our preferred hiking socks. Our kids have found them to be the most comfortable on long hikes. And that's what's most important to kids. 😁
Look at Cloudline socks as well. Lifetime warranty with no need to ship them back to them. We love them!
I think I'll buy one pair for near home training hikes to test
....up here in Canada got a deal deal on some Kodiak merino wool socks, with real latex rubber elastic, additionally around the instep too, keeps 'em on tighter...bought 10 pairs, have lasted a long time...when they wear out, I'll go Smartwool too..
I'll have to get a pair to try out. The darn toughs that I have ride really tight over the top of my foot. Joys of having big feet, I guess.
Injinji is my favorite!! I would never hike without them again.
Our household was just talking about this topic! Thanks for the review.
I lived in Florida and did day hikes. I wore a over the ankle sock to keep the sand out and bugs from biting my ankles. Sweat gave me a lot of blisters in short 10 to 15 mile hikes. Heat in the summer caused a lot of dehydration be careful the heat is no joke. Tents are way to hot in the summer. If your going to hike it do it in the winter would be my advice.
The only holes in my Darn Tough socks were made by my puppy. Love my Darn Tough as they still feel like new after two winters of wear. Switched from Smart Wool as they wear out incredibly fast. Will look for Farm to Feet and try a pair. Thanks for the recommendations.
I ordered these exact socks and they were a bit snug. I gave them to my daughter and ordered the next size up for myself. Man am I glad I didn’t just give up and send the first pair back. These are lovely and really plus up my stiff Keens!!!
Darn tough all the way. Happy trails
Darn tough. Darn right. Started buying them for my son. He kept growing bigger but socks were never damaged or faded despite the fact that he hates shoesandwould run wild in socks. They are my sock of choice. Love Vermont socks.
I love Farm to Feet! I agree with your opinion that they feel a bit more flexible than Darn Toughs but there is a drawback. I have worn holes in at least a half dozen pairs and I have NEVER worn a hole in a Darn Tough.
I only recently found out they they had a lifetime warranty and I threw them out so I may continue to use them in the future.
The good news is that they get along just fine with the Darn Toughs in my sock drawer!
Amazing vid. Show more about your socks!😊
Hey Dixie. Florida hiker here. I use Darn Tough's 1/4 cushion and Altra Lonepeak 4.0 shoes. Never had a blister, even hiking through extremely wet conditions with that setup.
Might want to try the chain mail socks for the Florida trail. A little heavy, but at least the gators won’t take off any of your toes.
Switch to them three years ago at Damcaus trail days have one of the pairs but lost the other... I suspect the dryer ate them but no holes yet in the one pair
Definitely agree that injinji are fantastic. I’m using Smartwool and darn tough right now. Off to google if I can get hold of farm to feet in the UK 😃 Thanks for another great video Dixie! Karen 😊
Yaaa.. Dixie first thing in the am.. Starting the day off right. Have a good day and Safe Travels friends..
I’d love to hear what you think of some waterproof socks ... cold weather ones.
They do look comfy cozy...
I love my injinji socks!
I got a pair of farm to feet last summer. They seem nice, but I haven’t used them a whole lot, maybe for 40 miles. They’re the low cut socks and I like my ankles to be covered, so I’ve been wearing my slightly higher darn toughs more. My local store had limited options. The price was pretty good, though. They were less than the darn toughs.
I have both Darn Tough and Farm to Feet and switch between them. Love both. Good to know about the Farm to Feet guarantee. Thanks Dixie
Hi
I like the smartwool sock but I know what you mean about how they wear.
Dixie you have to try Duluth's copper infused merino wool socks ! No s.ell great wear resistance
You need to try cloudline socks same guentee faster reution grat fit as well and made in US as well.
I’ve used Fitsok, Smartwool, and Darn Tough. I’m wearing my DT’s right now. The others are relegated to laundry day.
I live down here in Florida, I'm diabetic(foot blisters are a big concern) and I love the Injinji! They don't hold up as well as I'd like, probably wont for you either, down here, vs the AT. But man what a foot saver. I definately look forward to hearing your results down here on the Florida Trail. Love your videos, and the info you put out.
Nice review I'll have to give them a try! Have you ever heard of Fits socks?
Since you like to slip your feet into your shoes, take a look at Lock Laces elastic laces. I love them and I haven't tied a shoelace in over three years on my Merrill's. One you get just the right level of tension, they are very comfortable and adjust to your feet swelling and shrinking which can reduce friction.
With washing and wearing all socks get stiffer and loose cushioning. If you add vinegar to your rinse or wash water it will bring the ph to the right level for wool. Thank you for another great video, safe travels.
To prevent blisters you need any high quality TIGHT FITTING sock and that pretty much means not too thick of a sock. The reason they need to be tight is so the sock absolutely will not move while you walk. If it moves even a little you will get a blister. The whole point is that the shoe rubs against your sock and not against your skin. Wet socks expand and start moving and rubbing against your skin in addition to your skin getting waterlogged. I dont buy Darn Tough just for a the warranty but because they fit tight and I never get blisters. wear the tightest sock you can and wear loose ones sleeping if you like to wear socks to bed. (I dont)
I just ordered different brand. But only ordered 1 pair. So I can order other brands. Thanks for sharing all of your REAL experiences.
Have you tried the Bear Proof socks. Been wearing them for a couple of years albeit not any thru hikes, but great comfort and durability.