tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7575061201749703300.post133212536999680751..comments2024-02-28T20:56:23.768-06:00Comments on Sipsey Street Irregulars: Praxis: "Socks. Cushioned sole, O.D. green."Dutchman6http://www.blogger.com/profile/09935420042995679958noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7575061201749703300.post-42912226583028541502010-08-09T01:50:55.005-05:002010-08-09T01:50:55.005-05:00I'm allergic to wool. Socks are a serious poin...I'm allergic to wool. Socks are a serious point of contention for me, as the colder it gets the more I sweat. Especially the feet.<br /><br />What I had to do was wear a pair of cotton socks under the Army issue wool socks and 1 half size larger boots to go with it.<br /><br />So yeah, I have to parrot:<br /><br />Change your socks early and often.<br /><br />Now then, Hillary's undies took one look and ran away!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7575061201749703300.post-50313152333585422452010-08-08T13:12:20.099-05:002010-08-08T13:12:20.099-05:00Last time I looked in the sock bins, I found some ...Last time I looked in the sock bins, I found some worn ones with Bill Clinton's monograms on them, and a pair of Hillary's undies. <br />There was a ten foot pole next to the bin, for anyone who wanted to touch them.Phil McGroin, Holden's Brothernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7575061201749703300.post-10798340795510765952010-08-08T12:09:27.399-05:002010-08-08T12:09:27.399-05:00OK, I will redact my comment on thin cotton socks....OK, I will redact my comment on thin cotton socks. Having been away from the low countries for over 30 yrs, I forgot how hot wool socks can be for you swamp dwellers.<br /> My AO resembles upper Afghanistan and even in the summer our temps are in the 40's at night. So wool socks are like flannel sheets, we use them all year long. I just wear thinner wool socks with hiking shoes. Cotton wads up and doesn't dry like wool either. But, whatever works for you is fine.<br />Like Justin said, drink water and change your socks. Hang the wet ones on your pack. Keep dry ones to sleep in, warm feet make a huge difference in how well you spend the night.<br />0321Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7575061201749703300.post-236897815733705982010-08-08T11:25:50.208-05:002010-08-08T11:25:50.208-05:00Thorlos, if it's not insanely hot out, and Bel...Thorlos, if it's not insanely hot out, and Belleville 310's are my favorites.Ted N(not the Nuge)noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7575061201749703300.post-1516141544466809832010-08-08T06:11:12.564-05:002010-08-08T06:11:12.564-05:00Drink water.
Change your socks.
(How many of you h...Drink water.<br />Change your socks.<br />(How many of you have heard those words before?)<br /><br />Drive on.<br /><br />What else do you need?<br /><br />Justin<br />IIIJustinnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7575061201749703300.post-18901581200681945052010-08-07T22:54:24.941-05:002010-08-07T22:54:24.941-05:00Wool socks are not much use in the South or for th...Wool socks are not much use in the South or for those who have a problem with synthetics. I would rather suggest investing in the cotton-terry tube socks sold at your local RedWing shoe store. I have worn these in shoes from the high artic to the middle east desert. They wear forever - I have some that are going on six years old that I am still wearing.<br />Still a seriously good score there. Salvation Army and thrift stores are good place to find clothes.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7575061201749703300.post-57233196631110266112010-08-07T22:29:14.698-05:002010-08-07T22:29:14.698-05:00I noticed the new G.I. socks aren't anywhere n...I noticed the new G.I. socks aren't anywhere near as nice as the socks, cushioned sole, O.D. we had 35+ yrs ago. Softer and thicker is what I remember too.<br />I have bought Smartwool hunting and hiking socks for yrs now, but at $19.95/pr they just got too spendy. Walmart carries a Rocky 85% merino wool Hiker sock for around $6.95 that I much prefer over the Smartwool hiker.(for the price difference) And believe me, I hunt and hike HARD in the rocky mtns. Try to keep good merino wool on your feet and stay away from thin cotton or nylon socks. Your feet will thank you for it, especially when the going turns to shit and there is no resupply. Tube socks just won't cut it.<br />Semper Fi, 0321Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7575061201749703300.post-55693038283134461862010-08-07T16:14:01.784-05:002010-08-07T16:14:01.784-05:00Well I read this and went on the hunt for a Goodwi...Well I read this and went on the hunt for a Goodwill store which I did find. I had never been in one before. Uh...thanks, Mike. :(Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7575061201749703300.post-19553077703445640292010-08-07T14:05:14.857-05:002010-08-07T14:05:14.857-05:00That is a heckuva good deal. I check the sock bin...That is a heckuva good deal. I check the sock bin at the thrift stores periodically but never see anything but the cotton stuff that will kill your feet on a long hike. Maybe I just don't live right :-)<br /><br />I've found the Redhead brand hunting socks from Bass Pro work pretty well and try to buy a couple of pairs every time they go on sale.parabarbarianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04987535851654809713noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7575061201749703300.post-78297519644687646782010-08-07T13:14:44.256-05:002010-08-07T13:14:44.256-05:00OD wool cushion soles, the best in the land. We...OD wool cushion soles, the best in the land. We'd carry one pair inside our shirt to dry when the temp was well below zero. I've saved two good pairs from 58 years ago, just in case.<br />Mountain riflemanAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7575061201749703300.post-85888609653852543862010-08-07T11:11:46.307-05:002010-08-07T11:11:46.307-05:00Thorlos is the only brand I wear anymore. They mak...Thorlos is the only brand I wear anymore. They make a world of difference.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7575061201749703300.post-44223117754126742502010-08-07T10:54:06.972-05:002010-08-07T10:54:06.972-05:00Awesome deal!Awesome deal!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7575061201749703300.post-15307209090256403012010-08-07T10:25:55.873-05:002010-08-07T10:25:55.873-05:00I agree with Witchwood. Smartwool are definitely h...I agree with Witchwood. Smartwool are definitely high quality socks for the money. I used to use them Backpacking and Snowboarding when I could get them. And as a plus they come in earth tones!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7575061201749703300.post-37947905175218069712010-08-07T10:20:42.176-05:002010-08-07T10:20:42.176-05:00WigWam 40 Below socks are great too, winter and su...WigWam 40 Below socks are great too, winter and summer. I love'em.<br /><br />A bit pricey maybe for some, but what are your feet worth?<br /><br />I wear them with Danner Ft. Lewis boots and my feet stay comfortable all day. <br /><br />YMMVAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7575061201749703300.post-86010739014650661652010-08-07T07:58:45.186-05:002010-08-07T07:58:45.186-05:00If you haven't done so already, take steps to ...If you haven't done so already, take steps to toughen your feet up. Wear boots with progressively thinner socks over the course of weeks and months. I knew guys in the Army who went without socks during the duty day.<br /><br />Otherwise, if you can't find cheap Thor-Lo's, go for <a href="https://www.smartwool.com/default.cfm#/Mens/Socks/PerformanceSocks/ViewAll/244/" rel="nofollow">Smartwool.</a>Witchwoodnoreply@blogger.com