The Best Ski Socks You Can Buy: $30.14 – $39.95
Smartwool Ski Compression Ultra Light Socks
We know what you are thinking. Thirty to Forty dollars for SOCKS! But trust us, these socks rock and they last forever. Over the years we have tried all kinds of ski socks but we have not found any that work better than Smartwool Ski Compression Ultra Light Socks
Why Do They Work So Well?
- The compression fit improves blood flow and reduces swelling.
- The soft merino wool allows for superior temperature and moisture control.
- The Compression fit keeps the sock in place preventing blisters and discomfort.
- The socks are odor resistance so you can wear them for weeks!
Then why do mine, always rip at the heel….
Because your boots are too big and your heel is moving around.
Great socks for the person who skis once a month in a boot that is too big for them.
Not durable or smell resistant
You don’t wear just the wool socks in the house, do you ? Take them off as soon as you are finished with whatever footwear or boot you’re using them in, and put on something else. My dogs (and myself, on shoes) track in acidic debris from being outside in the mud/trails/yard in the winter, and unless you are cleaning your floors up really meticulously, using a neutralizer, the acids from dirt will just go after any sort of natural fiber and weaken it. This is also why horse sweat tends to deteriorate real leather, because it is slightly acidic and it then it mixes with the hay/barn dust and you must rinse/wipe off your horse tack regularly after each use, if you want it to last. Wearing good natural fiber socks in house= disaster.
Sock care: obviously, just rinsing them out with water, and air drying them makes them last longer. I don’t put these wool things in the dryer, and I frequently find it’s easier to quickly hand wash them, as part of a shower routine. ( I was gifted with several pairs of really nice smartwool socks, and I’m NOT going to see the stupid washing machine lose them or my feet grind them up, I like them too much, and they don’t give me rubs or blisters.)
If you have really thick skin on your heels, you may be slightly vitamin/mineral deficient. You will also need to gently buff off that skin and put some lotion on your heels, once or twice a week, while waiting for the vitamins/minerals to kick in.
You need a sock puppet to talk to. Or just someone with less than a life, so I’d probably go sock puppet for you.
Good info!
Do you find some horse breed’s sweat is more damaging than others?
I have had probably 6 pairs over the past 5 years, worn them every day on the hill(blazing warm spring or sub-zero) and no complaints. Worth the $$
$30…. for socks….
Wait for a sale, or ask Santa, and if you luck into a few smartwoolies, you’ll understand the care routine, especially if you’re prone to getting swollen feet or blisters, or no matter what, the stupid cheaper socks tend to creep in the boot or bunch up, or pinch badly at the ankles under the boot buckles… gaaaah. 1 pair, Still only a fraction of the cost of the ski boots or one regular price lift ticket.
True, never worn a better sock, thicker socks may look warmer, but its bloodflow that you want! Buy these.
Darn Tough are better, Life Time warranty on all of their socks!
absolutely agree, tho i prefer the Lights. Ultralights were giving me some odd friction in warmer temps w/ the Intuition liners
i own a few pairs and gotta say they feel great but they are definitely not odor resistant!
I use these. They are soft and supple, leave no marks on ankles and wrists.
why are you wearing socks on your wrists?
Keeps the handcuffs from digging in. Duh.
Hey Broh…you look pretty good in those ski pants…come over and find out….
smart wool socks are great for skiing
punc tu ation is great for writing
some of the best sock ever. I probably own 25 pairs of smart-wool sock…everything from light hike, ski, run, casual. Best socks ever, once you wear a pair you never go back
$30 is so worth having feeling in my toes all day.
http://www.dissentlabs.com
Smartwool were great socks until the moved the majority of their production to China a few years ago. The guys who started smartwool went on to start Point 6 socks, which are simply the Best Wool Socks ever…. way better than smartwool. Their compact spun wool is much more durable then smartwool and do not thread bare in places such as the heel or forefoot. Point 6 socks are comparable to smartwool as far as prices goes, but far superior when it comes to durability and over all sock quality.
Don’t forget to bring a towel