Looking for socks? Help? - Snowboarding Forum

CrossStealth · 12-11-2010, 02:15 AM

I have plain wool socks and they were soaked last year the one time I used them. I need a few pairs so the cheaper the better. Smartwool and Underarmor seem to be popular. Whats your preference/suggestion?

john doe · 12-11-2010, 02:34 AM

My Smartwool PHD are the fucking bomb. If you have problems with sweaty feet try using some spray on antiperspirant on your feet. Haven't tried it but have heard stories of success with it.

bostonboarder · 12-11-2010, 08:55 AM

Icebreakers are great , made of merino wool.Got em for Christmas and never bought any other type. As far as cheap I found a few pairs at marshals/tj max last year.

newguy36 · 12-11-2010, 09:24 AM

I've been using Burtons socks. I got a pair free when i bought my snowboard. I don't have any complaints.

Snowfox · 12-11-2010, 05:29 PM

Smartwool. I even just use the regular ones and they work great. I'm sure the snow specific ones would be even better.

NWBoarder · 12-11-2010, 05:39 PM

I got my first pair of shred specific socks at Big 5. They're a nice poly/wool blend. Paid like $15 for 'em. Now, my favorite pair of shred socks I got for free with my boots. I don't know the brand other than NWS (Northwest Snowboards). They're socks made either for or by a local shop. I have no idea what they are made out of, but they are thin, warm and super waterproof. I highly suggest getting your shred specific socks at your local shop.

Nose Press · 12-11-2010, 07:20 PM

I ride a couple different socks Burton, Volcom, and smartwool. But brand does not matter, because all you are looking for are wool sweat/ snow wicking socks. Btw if you want crazy patterns, look at the Burton "party" socks, i have a pair that are pirate themed, one sock is a peg leg, and the other is a golden buckle shoe.
Buy whatever is most comfortable and warm, since you will be wearing them 5 hours a day

Triple8Sol · 12-13-2010, 03:48 AM

I've had socks from Thorlo, Wigwam, Helly, Burton, etc... over the years and they've been fine. I picked up a couple pairs of Smartwools on deep discount this year, and holy shit they live up to the hype. They really do seem to do a better job of wicking.

Qball · 12-13-2010, 04:07 AM

I have a bunch of dakine socks and have no complaints. They don't bunch up, and my feet are always dry at the end of the day.

shoe757 · 12-13-2010, 04:32 AM

Spray on deodorant works amazing to keep your feet from sweating. I work in the heat all day and wear my boots all day with 600 grams of thinsulate. My feet sweat like crazy. I started buying Sure spray deodorant and my feet barely sweat. And I usually wear thermal wool socks with just tight cheap ones over top to keep them compressed to my feet.

12-11-2010, 02:15 AM	#1 (permalink)
CrossStealth Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 96	Looking for socks? Help? I have plain wool socks and they were soaked last year the one time I used them. I need a few pairs so the cheaper the better. Smartwool and Underarmor seem to be popular. Whats your preference/suggestion?

12-11-2010, 08:55 AM	#3 (permalink)
bostonboarder Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: massachusetts Posts: 108	Icebreakers are great , made of merino wool.Got em for Christmas and never bought any other type. As far as cheap I found a few pairs at marshals/tj max last year. __________________ Go ahead click it You know you want to

12-11-2010, 09:24 AM	#4 (permalink)
newguy36 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 116	I've been using Burtons socks. I got a pair free when i bought my snowboard. I don't have any complaints. __________________ Burton 158 Custom Cartel Bindings

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Triple8Sol Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Seattle Posts: 3,686 Blog Entries: 1	I've had socks from Thorlo, Wigwam, Helly, Burton, etc... over the years and they've been fine. I picked up a couple pairs of Smartwools on deep discount this year, and holy shit they live up to the hype. They really do seem to do a better job of wicking. __________________ 14 NeverSummer Proto HD . 13 Never Summer Cobra . 12 Gnu Rider's Choice C2PTX 13 Now IPO . 12 K2 Formula . 11 K2 Formula 13 NB x 686 580

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12-11-2010, 02:34 AM	#2 (permalink)
john doe Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 1,245	My Smartwool PHD are the fucking bomb. If you have problems with sweaty feet try using some spray on antiperspirant on your feet. Haven't tried it but have heard stories of success with it.

12-11-2010, 05:29 PM	#5 (permalink)
Snowfox Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 877	Smartwool. I even just use the regular ones and they work great. I'm sure the snow specific ones would be even better.

12-11-2010, 07:20 PM	#7 (permalink)
Nose Press Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 59	I ride a couple different socks Burton, Volcom, and smartwool. But brand does not matter, because all you are looking for are wool sweat/ snow wicking socks. Btw if you want crazy patterns, look at the Burton "party" socks, i have a pair that are pirate themed, one sock is a peg leg, and the other is a golden buckle shoe. Buy whatever is most comfortable and warm, since you will be wearing them 5 hours a day

12-13-2010, 04:07 AM	#9 (permalink)
Qball Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Mt. Hood, Oregon Posts: 1,273	I have a bunch of dakine socks and have no complaints. They don't bunch up, and my feet are always dry at the end of the day.

12-13-2010, 04:32 AM	#10 (permalink)
shoe757 Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 45	Spray on deodorant works amazing to keep your feet from sweating. I work in the heat all day and wear my boots all day with 600 grams of thinsulate. My feet sweat like crazy. I started buying Sure spray deodorant and my feet barely sweat. And I usually wear thermal wool socks with just tight cheap ones over top to keep them compressed to my feet.