Summer Hiking Socks?

[TallGrass]

As they're wearing out, time to look at re-socking my drawer. Curious what folks use to avoid prune feet after hours of hiking. Taking a break to air sockless feet before donning a dry pair is one way. Wicking synthetic under a wool outer is another, but a little much in the heat. What brands, styles, and tricks do ya'll use?

EDIT: And a good place or two to find them, be it wally world, rei, runner stores, or a website. Picked up my last round of woolies at STP on sale.

[Scott P]

If I don't plan on getting my feet wet, I often wear "Steel Toe" work socks. They are so comfy. They are thick cotton, but if you don't plan on getting wet, they are fine.

[AlexeyD]

Merino wool, light to medium weight. But - thanks for the reminder - gotta do some re-socking myself.

[Monster5]

Normal socks. Cotton. Black. High ankle. #climbhard.

[beburke30]

Normal socks. Cotton. Black. High ankle. #climbhard.

+1. Six pack at Wal Mart for about $7

[SchralpTheGnar]

Normal socks. Cotton. Black. High ankle. #climbhard.

+1. Six pack at Wal Mart for about $7

Made by a billion of your closest friends.

[MtnLover]

Merino wool, light to medium weight. I just bought my first pair of Darn Tough ones, they are $20 a pair at REI, but have a lifetime guarantee so I felt it was worth splurging and they're made in the USA.

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Returning socks:

If you were able to wear out a pair of Darn Tough socks, we’ll replace them. At any time. Just package the socks up, fill out the form, and send to the appropriate address—we will send you a brand new pair!

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Cabot Hosiery Mills / Darn Tough Vermont
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[TallGrass]

MtnLover, bet REI employees were relieved that's one used product they don't have to deal with. $20 is pricey, kind of like the ThorLos I used to buy, yet might get a pair to test their guarantee.

SchralpTheGnar, them ain't sockmakers. Looks more like some food processing with the masks and scales. Where's the photo from?

[sarahhaubert]

Swiftwicks. They're a bit stiffer and fit closer to my feet than regular socks, and dry crazy fast after stream crossings. With one exception, I haven't had blisters or trench foot since I switched to these (the one exception being fully soaked feet during an overnight race). I have them in a variety of heights, bought at Runners Roost when I still lived in Denver.

[dpage]

I'm a thin sock sort of guy. DeFeet Aireators made in NC. Usually I go straight to the website but will buy them at bike shops from time to time.
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[xthine]

Here in AZ: Smartwool -- PhD Outdoor light to heavy, Hiking crew medium. Wanted to try their liner socks but afraid my feet would get too warm.