How are these for warm/hot desert hiking? Do they get too hot or sweaty?
218440
Hiked in Utah when temp was around 80...my feet did not sweat. Love these socks! Took quite a long hike: no blisters!!!
973805
Comfort-wise, they are very thin and lightweight. They wick away sweat very well but being so thin they may not have enough cushioning to be on your feet all day. They are extremely well made and will last a long time but I'm not absolutely sure they will suit your needs. I could recommend Under Armour or even Timberland socks that wick away sweat and provide a lot more thickness, so those might be more suitable for what you are looking for. :)
1355251
They seem to be. I only wear them in the gym and I get pretty sweaty. Of course, I can't vouch for what your experience will be.
450438
I would definitely not wear these in hiking boots. Your feet will sweat like you can't imagine then they will chill. I've worn neoprene gloves to work in very cold climates and the only time I didn't regret my decision was when I had to get my hands wet. The sweat ends up chilling my hands and the cold plus the chill makes things worse. Wicking liners and really nice thick wool based socks work best. I've augemented this with small heat packs and have been quite happy in -30F temps. I know they also make battery heated socks that work well.
75535
I wore them hunting in 10 degrees with a pair of rocky boots and my feet were quite toasty, as for wearing them inside I do not know. Maybe you should also look at your foot ware also.
1073553
They may retain a small amount of water. The arch is solid and the gel parts won't but the sole on top where your foot rests may. I never had a problem with them retaining sweat after a very long mountain run and in 105+ heat I sweat heavy haha. Hope that helps.
461487
My dad said his feet don't sweat in them and said they breath pretty well for being so warm. Not sure how they would do with genetically sweaty feet though.
122916
I've used them for mountain bike riding, for two hours at most. Very comfy.
864485
You might be better off going with a lighter cooler sock for summer, but a lot depends on how much your feet sweat. Everyone is different and sometimes these socks are perfect for summer hiking for some. Hope that helps!
281322
we went on a ride across a very hot desert and i, on the back, almost passed out from the heat, but i had stuck a "wet" towel in this carrier and when we got to where we were going i was so worried about them considering how i felt, but they were GREAT! felt like an air conditioner was on them the whole time with the damp towel in there!
2132067
They get hot really fast. I just touch the top and if they feel hot I put them on. It isn't rocket science.
1373870
I walk a lot, and they were still comfortable as far as heat was concerned. But I don't really know if these are considered breathable.
1070215
Shouldn't be a problem, I ride in the heat of Central California and 29 Palms and they are fine. I keep them in room temperature when at home. Just keep them dry.
1398429
I can only answer from a road cycling perspective as I got these for riding in colder weather. However feet moving for running is a different matter than feet moving on pedals. I was "okay" at 40 degrees F, although I would've liked my feet to have felt warmer.
509577
They are cushioned, so they do provide a bit of insulation. I'm in AZ, and it's just now starting to dip into the 30's in the evening they do keep my feet pretty warm, but not as well as the full cushioned hiking socks Darn Tough also sells, if you're in an area with snow, you'll probably want the full cushion.
2083239
I just use mine for off-roading/camping and they seem to hold up very well, I would definitely recommend them. I haven't left them in the sun so I'm not sure if they fade.
15436
I wore them out to Costa Rica and Nicaragua just recently. It was blazing hot out there and my bottoms did get pretty hot still. I only wore them as shorts of course; however, I do feel they were fine for morning and early afternoons. During the rest of the day I was on the beach so I can't say much for the really hot hours. I do feel while in shade when I did wear them (buses, etc to carry my items) I was "okay". Then again, it was insanely hot out. Normally if I wore these in the states on a hot day, I would feel perfectly fine. Crowded areas with no air flow - not so great if you're wearing them as pants. I would still HIGHLY recommend buying a pair. These are fantastic since they're pants and shorts. Really good for nights when the bugs come out or for the airplane when it gets pretty chilly (and when you get off at your final hot destination just unzip them and change them to shorts). Hope this helps you!