Sock Thickness - Snowboarding Forum

photocycler · 10-23-2012, 11:09 PM

Just got a pair of Burton Ambush boots..considering trying thinner socks maybe a Smartwool type sock

Currently using burton thick snowboard socks, anyone make the switch to a thinner sock and like it?

almostheaven · 10-25-2012, 01:42 PM

I have a pairs of light and ultralight Smartwool snowboard socks that I really like. Ive found they actually keep my feet a little warmer, and they definitely dry faster if its warmer out and your feet start to get a little sweaty.

Another brand to look into for socks is Darn Tough. Very high quality merino wool with a lifetime warranty.

MeanJoe · 10-26-2012, 07:03 PM

I definitely prefer thin socks. I had used the Burton thick socks for years, assuming thick = warm. Tried a pair of thin socks and discovered my feet still stayed warm and were far more comfortable without all that bulk.

I definitely want to check out those Smartwool socks.

LuckyRVA · 10-26-2012, 07:07 PM

thin for sure. I used thick socks my first season and decided to try thinner socks last season. the difference was night and day.

linvillegorge · 10-26-2012, 07:34 PM

I wear Salomon F22s. Love those boots, but they ain't warm. I wear THICK socks!

ShredLife · 10-26-2012, 11:47 PM

the north face outlet in woodburn has smartwools half off right now, and they gave me a 15% everything coupon when i walked in the door.

i got 7 pairs

they're not knee high snowboarding socks but i wear smartwools every day.

thinner socks are warmer because they make it easier for the blood to circulate in yer feets, and merino wool is great cuz it doesn't stink - so your boots don't stink, and it wicks sweat really well, and its pretty much just the shit.

Sassicaia · 10-27-2012, 12:22 AM

Thick does not equal warmer

Go with marino wool socks. They cost the most but they are the best.

linvillegorge · 10-27-2012, 12:25 AM

I use merino wool. Thick merino wool is warmer than thin.

Sassicaia · 10-27-2012, 12:51 AM

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Originally Posted by linvillegorge

I use merino wool. Thick merino wool is warmer than thin.

I use the Burton Marino wool socks and have used them at -20. Feet were warm. Just curious have you found you needed thicker marino socks? the burton ones are thin...at least as thin as I can find.

On a side note i also gotta give props for the fact they are made in Italy.

Lamps · 10-27-2012, 07:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Sassicaia

I use the Burton Marino wool socks and have used them at -20. Feet were warm. Just curious have you found you needed thicker marino socks? the burton ones are thin...at least as thin as I can find.

On a side note i also gotta give props for the fact they are made in Italy.

burton supreme sock was a thick merino sock, discontinued last year but still kicking around here and there, i bought all i could find, have about 5 pairs

the new burton merino is thinner.

merino is def key

10-23-2012, 11:09 PM	#1 (permalink)
photocycler Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 29	Sock Thickness Just got a pair of Burton Ambush boots..considering trying thinner socks maybe a Smartwool type sock Currently using burton thick snowboard socks, anyone make the switch to a thinner sock and like it?

10-26-2012, 07:34 PM	#5 (permalink)
linvillegorge Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Evergreen, CO Posts: 4,501	I wear Salomon F22s. Love those boots, but they ain't warm. I wear THICK socks! __________________ "People say that marijuana smoking is going to get in the way of my career. I say to them that on the contrary, my fighting career is getting in the way of my marijuana smoking." -Nick Diaz

10-26-2012, 11:47 PM	#6 (permalink)
ShredLife The Rooster King Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Oregon Posts: 2,349	the north face outlet in woodburn has smartwools half off right now, and they gave me a 15% everything coupon when i walked in the door. i got 7 pairs they're not knee high snowboarding socks but i wear smartwools every day. thinner socks are warmer because they make it easier for the blood to circulate in yer feets, and merino wool is great cuz it doesn't stink - so your boots don't stink, and it wicks sweat really well, and its pretty much just the shit. __________________ get the hell off my lawn.

10-27-2012, 12:25 AM	#8 (permalink)
linvillegorge Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Evergreen, CO Posts: 4,501	I use merino wool. Thick merino wool is warmer than thin. __________________ "People say that marijuana smoking is going to get in the way of my career. I say to them that on the contrary, my fighting career is getting in the way of my marijuana smoking." -Nick Diaz

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10-25-2012, 01:42 PM	#2 (permalink)
almostheaven Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 21	I have a pairs of light and ultralight Smartwool snowboard socks that I really like. Ive found they actually keep my feet a little warmer, and they definitely dry faster if its warmer out and your feet start to get a little sweaty. Another brand to look into for socks is Darn Tough. Very high quality merino wool with a lifetime warranty.

10-26-2012, 07:03 PM	#3 (permalink)
MeanJoe Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 160	I definitely prefer thin socks. I had used the Burton thick socks for years, assuming thick = warm. Tried a pair of thin socks and discovered my feet still stayed warm and were far more comfortable without all that bulk. I definitely want to check out those Smartwool socks.

10-26-2012, 07:07 PM	#4 (permalink)
LuckyRVA Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Queens, NY Posts: 1,099	thin for sure. I used thick socks my first season and decided to try thinner socks last season. the difference was night and day.

10-27-2012, 12:22 AM	#7 (permalink)
Sassicaia -LIFETIME MEMBER- Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 509	Thick does not equal warmer Go with marino wool socks. They cost the most but they are the best.