Socks

[Stretlow]

So Me and the Mrs got ourselves some new boots (yes we're wearing them in) and I keep reading about looking after your feet. I've bought some thick hiking socks that are OK but the wife wants done thin ones

Any recommendations or advice for preventing our feet looking like Freddie's face after a few days at Glastonbury?

Thanks in advance..

[Curlygirl]

1000 mile socks are thin and doubled layered to prevent blisters

[stuwilky]

Any recommendations or advice for preventing our feet looking like Freddie's face after a few days at Glastonbury?

However many pairs of socks you think you need, at least double it to get close to the amount you actually need!

I wear two pairs and in the event of water being around tend to change them before heading back out for the evening. Also have a pair of sleeping socks exclusively for the tent!

[Stretlow]

1000 mile socks are thin and doubled layered to prevent blisters

Thanks I'll take a look

[Stretlow]

However many pairs of socks you think you need, at least double it to get close to the amount you actually need!

I wear two pairs and in the event of water being around tend to change them before heading back out for the evening. Also have a pair of sleeping socks exclusively for the tent!

Just normal socks?

[Migraine]

I have been using Smartwool socks for the last year and have been really impressed with them, great moisture control and a decent amount of cushioning. They do various thicknesses which you can pick between to match up with your needs. With modern walking socks I don't wear a second pair underneath them as it tends to prevent them doing their job of keeping your feet dry by moving the moisture away from your skin.

Edited April 22, 2015 by Migraine

[fipo79]

I read somewhere on here before glasto last year and wearing 2 pairs of socks and to try bamboo socks! Now that I think about after all day walking in wellies or biker boots didn't have a single blister or soggy toes :-)

[Stretlow]

I have been using Smartwool socks for the last year and have been really impressed with them, great moisture control and a decent amount of cushioning. They do various thicknesses which you can pick between to match up with your needs. With modern walking socks I don't wear a second pair underneath them as it tends to prevent them doing their job of keeping your feet dry by moving the moisture away from your skin.

Thanks for the replies

Appreciated.

[jiffy]

I've always worn football socks, but the ones where they go thin and fitted on the foot. Always found them perfect for warmth (nice and long) but comfy to wear in boots. If feet get cold add another pair of normal ones, coincidentally good for keeping your naughty items so they're never out of reach..!

Couple of pairs for if they get wet.

[incident]

Bamboo socks.

By far the kindest option on your feet.

Specifically, I'd say to wear bamboo sticks as an inner layer, then a tougher pair of hiking socks on the outside. Best of both worlds.

[Gedh]

Two pairs still works for me, thin wicking next to the feet then cushy comfy outside. Length depends on whether wearing boots, boot+ gaiters or wellies. Essential to have longer socks than the top of the wellies to avoid rubbing.

[Stretlow]

Bit of a mindfield this!!!

[Springsteen22]

I've always just wornone pair of the welly socks from primark, never had any soggy feet issues, they are just a bit thicker than normal socks and do the job nicely.

I also keep a pair of "good fluffy socks" in the tent exclusively for sleeping, they def make a difference.

[Migraine]

Sleeping in socks you lot are proper weird.

[owenmc606]

Sleeping in socks you lot are proper weird.

Doesn't seem so weird when your tents bloody freezing!

[Spindles]

Bamboo socks.

By far the kindest option on your feet.

Specifically, I'd say to wear bamboo sticks as an inner layer, then a tougher pair of hiking socks on the outside. Best of both worlds.

Bang on.

Wearing 2 pairs of socks moves the friction to between the socks, preventing both blisters and also that annoying sock crawling down your heel thing you sometimes get with boots.

Bamboo socks were recommended on here, I tried them in 2010 on that recommendation and damn, do they feel nice to walk in. Putting a fresh pair on is as refreshing as a shower

[funkyuk]

1000 mile socks are thin and doubled layered to prevent blisters

This. and they are compression too, so help the flow of blood. these really made a difference to my glasto last year, pricey, but worth it

[Dr Glasto]

I can second both Bamboo and 1000 mile socks

[EZYSEY]

I'm getting some of these in case it pisses it down.

http://www.sealskinz.com/UK/socks

[Bisque]

Rugby socks, thickser around the footy bit, & a pair of sport socks underneath.

[Stretlow]

Thanks for all the replys,

Ordered some 1000 mile socks for the Wife to try out but think im gonna get some myself

[Curlygirl]

Thanks for all the replys,

Ordered some 1000 mile socks for the Wife to try out but think im gonna get some myself

In my opinion they are perfect. You won't regret. As said earlier, more expensive than normal socks, but so kind to your tired worn out feet. Travel sized talcum powder helps too!

[Stretlow]

In my opinion they are perfect. You won't regret. As said earlier, more expensive than normal socks, but so kind to your tired worn out feet. Travel sized talcum powder helps too!

Appreciated. If I run into you I'll get you a beer

[Curlygirl]

Appreciated. If I run into you I'll get you a beer

I'll be the one in shorts and wellies

[Yoghurt on a Stick]

I bought some bamboo socks for Glastonbury once. When they arrived I discovered that they were just calling the name of the socks 'Bamboo' ie they'd never seen a forest in their lives and certainly not a panda bear.