Darn tough, smart wool. If you try and cheap out check the percentage of wool, lots of "wool" socks will be 40 percent and under.

 

I bought a pair of the over the calf Darn Tough socks early in the season. Liked them so much I bought a second pair. They are pricey but worth it in my opinion.

Like others have mentioned, look at the tag and make sure the wool count is high.

 

Darn tough and smart wool are two brands to look for but I look at the label of all "wool" socks. As mentioned above most are 40% wool , avoid those and look for something much higher....like 90% .

 

Smartwool

 

DarnTough and SmartWool as already mentioned. Don’t overlook socks made from bison or alpaca as well.

Also, think about more than just getting thicker better wool socks. Cold feet usually comes from sweating feet. Try changing your socks when you get in the stand or throughout the day as you get cold. Your boots could be holding moisture from the day before, swap pairs daily allowing boots to dry or use a boot dryer or stuffing them with newspaper helps. Sounds crazy but even using antiperspirant could help.

Just ideas I’ve worked through in a quest for warm feet...


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DarnTough and SmartWool as already mentioned. Don’t overlook socks made from bison or alpaca as well.

Also, think about more than just getting thicker better wool socks. Cold feet usually comes from sweating feet. Try changing your socks when you get in the stand or throughout the day as you get cold. Your boots could be holding moisture from the day before, swap pairs daily allowing boots to dry or use a boot dryer or stuffing them with newspaper helps. Sounds crazy but even using antiperspirant could help.

Just ideas I’ve worked through in a quest for warm feet...


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This is correct...I learned this years ago...I found that my feet would freeze in insulated boots, 1200 gram, 400 gram, with wool socks without and so on. Well one day I don't remember why but I wore my un insulated neoprene boots with some thick socks in really cold weather and my feet never once got cold! I've worn them ever since and have always had warm feet... the insulated boots were overkill causing my feet to sweat and in turn get cold.

 

Darn tough are so tight on my feet that they restrict the blood flow and my feet are worse off.
Does anyone make them not so compression fit?

 

Buy them in the right size? I wear a 13W and their XL fit me fine. Just don’t dry them on high heat. Even then they can be brought back to size if you wear them and then don’t dry them again.


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Farm to feet and darn tough both make great socks

 

My experience with Darn Tough isn't favorable. Soaked a pair in a river crossing, went to take them off while wet and they basically disintegrated. First use too. I prefer Smart Wool and Bridgedale.

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I have tons of wool socks. Darn tough, Lorpen, First Lite, farm to feet, nomad, and smart wool.

Darn tough seem to be made the best. I have the heavyweight hunter and they are great.

My smart wool only last a year before going threadbare and developing a hole. These were lighter weight.

Lorpen have great mid weight socks, but also durability issues. Seems like I only get a couple years out of a pair before they develop holes.

Farm to feet have been really great so far, but the seam is a little weird on a couple pair I have. Otherwise holding up awesome.

The nomad ones got a hole in them first time I wore them.

First lite are holding up well. Have only been wearing them this year so can’t comment on durability.

I’d say it’s a toss up Between the FL and darn tough socks for best performance. But they’re also the most expensive brands.

As others mentioned check the merino/poly ratio. Over 60% is good.


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Farm to feet is my go to for good wool socks.

 

1. Darn Tough
2. Smartwool
3. Farm to Feet

Love all the above brands, from hunting to everyday wear. I have Smartwool on now...

 

I prefer Darn Tough. They have a great selection, which all seem to work well, depending on the season or purpose.

Best yet is their guarantee (I think they still offer it) ... replacement if the sock ever develops a hole. Few years ago I developed a hole in a sock. Not sure but I may have nicked to when stalking without my boots. Called Darn Tough, texted a picture of the hole and had a new pair within a week. No questions. Other than that pair all of theirs have held up for miles.

 

Alpaca wool is the best. I have a pair that I use when its really cold. Can't remember the brand but just do a google for alpaca socks. They are pricey but worth it.

 

Darn toughs are nice, but don't even hold a candle to these. Advantage Trekker Bison/Merino Boot Socks you may think the price is nuts, but I like them far more than I did DTs

 

Darn toughs are nice, but don't even hold a candle to these. Advantage Trekker Bison/Merino Boot Socks you may think the price is nuts, but I like them far more than I did DTs

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made from buffalo fur not wool?

 

Darn tuff. It’s the only sock I wear now for hunting and everyday use. Lifetime guarantee.
I have not found any that fit better and built as good.

 

Darn Tough here too, i wear them everyday.

 

Which Darn Tough socks specifically?

 

Heated socks. Best money I ever spent. No more cold feet for me. Should have bit the bullet years ago.

 

Another vote for darn tough. I read about them on several threads and posts on here over time so gave them a try. I can’t see changing.


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I have tons of wool socks. I'm partial to darn tough and usually get them from Go Bros when they run sales. I also have to admit the pre-merger "cabelas boot socks" are extremely warm and well built. SmartWool initial comfort is great but I don't get the same mileage from them

 

Filson heavyweight socks have worked the best for me while sitting in the stand.

 

Darn tough here as well. Wear them everyday for work all year round and hunting as well.

 

I tried some F.I.T. socks about 7 years ago. Best hunting sock I have ever used. Merino wool inside, wool outside. I get the coldest feet in the world and these are the only socks I have found that works for me(with a proper fit boot). One of the biggest problems is ill fitting boots. Buy them at the very least a half size larger to a size larger than your normal shoe size.

 

DARN TOUGH

 

for hunting boots

Over-the-Calf Heavyweight Hunting Socks

The Over-the-Calf hunting sock is our heaviest hunting sock with cushion and warmth for long cold days.

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daily wear

Men's 1715 Quarter Lightweight Athletic Sock

Light, versatile and always up for more. A dialed-in precise fit makes for an athletic sock that won't quit, even when the big challenges arise.

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I have about every thickness of Smartwool hunting socks made. Their heavier socks are very warm. Never tried the Darn Tough--my size is always sold out. Actually Bass Pro sells a very warm, good value, Redhead All-Purpose hunting sock, if you can find the thick ones in your size. I think Smartwool makes them. One of the few good values left at Bass Pro/Cabelas... I really miss the old Cabelas!