| Being in the outdoors and being cold and | | | | moisture from your feet. |
| uncomfortable do not always have to go hand in hand. | | | | It might take some trial and error to find the right socks |
| Having the right equipment and proper clothing will help | | | | for your feet and the activity level you will be doing. |
| with this. Thermal socks and thermal shirts are | | | | You will certainly not want the same thermal sock for |
| essential for being in the outdoors, and this is not limited | | | | day hiking in the spring as you would for an extended |
| to colder months. | | | | backpacking trip in November. During rest and activity, |
| A thermal sock can be made of a variety of materials. | | | | your feet should remain warm but not overheated that |
| Wool has been the industry standard and best | | | | you are sweating excessively. Having multiple pairs of |
| insulator for many years. It will retain heat even when | | | | socks to change is advisable when outdoors. Having |
| wet, so it is ideal for cold and wet conditions. If you are | | | | dry comfortable socks will reduce the chance of |
| someone that has sensitive skin, Merino wool will offer | | | | getting 'hot spots' on your feet that may develop into |
| the same level of warmth, but will be softer and more | | | | blisters. |
| comfortable than traditional wool socks. | | | | As there are so many types out there, do not stop |
| Blended synthetic socks will often times offer the | | | | searching until you find the thermal socks that are right |
| same level of warmth as wool if not better. Depending | | | | for your feet and what you will be doing. Make sure to |
| on your body chemistry and the level of activity you | | | | compliment these with thermal shirts as well instead of |
| will be doing, it is a good idea to also wear a liner sock | | | | cotton and you will be sure to comfortable under any |
| such a polypropylene one that will wick away any | | | | conditions. |