Cold weather socks

[tommy the cat]

Well, being playing around with my kit and cant seem to get a compromise between warmth and comfort with my socks. I tend to wear Bridgedale in different warmths summer and winter but been trying out army goretext and wool for warmth combined. Trouble is cant get the warmth right as when wearing two pairs my boots become tight which seems to reduce the warmth of the feet. What do yo use in cold weather? Not interested in Mukluk type posts as the weather is cold here not snowy and I need to walk on tarmac.
Most of my job involves standing on cold concrete. (in trainers )
Dave

 

[Greg]

I wear British Army issue cold weather(Arctic) socks they are the business. One pair worn on there own in this country will keep your feet toasty and they are very comfortable too.

Here's a pair on Ebay at the moment:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/BRITISH-ARMY-...ameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem#ebayphotohosting

But you can also get them from Surplus stores aswell.

 

[Limaed]

I will second Greg, the issue cold weather socks are excellent.

 

[addo]

Any combination of thin mixed type then thicker wool or thermal synthetic. Their thicknesses depending on the boots size as all my boots are slightly different sizes. Most of them a little to big so more sock more comfort.

 

[Ogri the trog]

Trouble is cant get the warmth right as when wearing two pairs my boots become tight which seems to reduce the warmth of the feet.Dave

I think you might have just answered your own question there Tommy - a new pair of boots to accomodate the winter socks. Its the tightness caused by extra layers that reduces the blood circulating in your feet which leads to feeling cold.

ATB

Ogri the trog

 

[tommy the cat]

Thanks will have a look at the ebay socks. Still gonna get a winter boot which will be bought oversize to accommodate thicker socks!!!! Ta
Dave

 

[Greg]

I think you might have just answered your own question there Tommy - a new pair of boots to accomodate the winter socks. Its the tightness caused by extra layers that reduces the blood circulating in your feet which leads to feeling cold.

ATB

Ogri the trog

Good point Ogri, Tight Boots Are Terrible!

 

[h2o]

seal skinz socks are great i wear everyday and think theyre brill.ive stoped wearing my boots and wear walking/outdoor trainers .

 

[Sickboy]

If you decide to go up half a size or so to give you the space for warmer socks but feel grieved to buy a pair of boots you'll only wear when it's really cold you can add a volume adjuster (solid rubber footbed that goes under the original) or use thicker sorbothane type foot beds to take up the space during warmer times, works a treat

 

[w00dsmoke]

Hawkhead shops were selling fleece wellie boot knee length socks in green or blue for something like £4. I bought a load and they are fantastic in boots or wellies and they keep everything below the knee warm! i find them warmer and more comfie than most socks

 

[tommy the cat]

Ta all will keep looking at the Army socks option not sure about paying £13.50 for two pairs of issued socks.......will keep looking. Found a supplier of Altbergs locally just got to get a day off to try some on!
Ba humbug Dave

 

[Paganwolf]

60% wool themal socks from decathlon 7.50 2 pairs and their silk liners 5.50 a pair. cheap as chips and good value for money.

 

[tommy the cat]

Looked for them but cant seem to see them on their website PaganWolf?!
Probably me being dumb.....those army socks at £14.50 + £2.50 +p&p!!!! D

 

[shep]

Brasher do an ultra-thin base sock. Adding layers will always add more warmth than making one layer thicker. These do it with minimal added bulk. They are kind of like socks made from your wife's thickest tights material