How do these compare to Balega Hidden Comfort socks?
192511
Haven't tried Balega socks, but these are thick enough to cushion my feet and low enough.
272987
The material has been brushed which makes the interior of the sock feel plush, rather than wool. I didn't have the same experience as others did. I drank the koolaid but My feet never got hot, Or warm from wearing these socks. I'm a professional hunting guide. Invest in some 800-1200 gram thinsulate boots. Good luck
1618101
They look like regular socks and don't leave indentations. They're very very soft with a LOT of give to them.
840645
I personally don't see much of a difference, one may be a shade darker then the other. I had purchased the gold socks.
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!
272991
I wore wool socks all the time when I was in the Army. They were mandatory at a winter combat survival course I attended. These are definitely warmer than wool and are much less scratchy. Although you may notice that they are a bit thicker than other socks due to the layering of different materials intended to hold in heat more efficiently. But that's not much of a downside in my opinion. It was -10 degrees when I left the house yesterday morning and my feet were nice and toasty all day.
1909854
I'm sorry but I have never worn wool socks nor gone skiing. This is my first time needing warmer socks. I am in my 60's and have just recently begun having cold feet. I notice that after I wear them in slippers or shoes for several hours, some perspiration seems to accumulate inside the socks and causes my feet to be less warm, although still way better than it would be with regular cotton socks.
40745
These are definitely thinner than Balega. I prefer Balega for long runs (the heel tab is taller and wider, and stays in place better), and these for everyday wear and shorter runs.
209952
These socks are basically regular, stretchy socks with the cuff ending up slightly above the ankle. They are NOT as plush as women's spa socks. Hope this helps.
365770
Better. I ran a 50k in the socks and my VFFs. I also wear both on runs over half-marathon distances. I found my legs feel much better over the course of a run, and I have no issues when wearing them with VFFs. In fact, I'd say I prefer their texture over regular Injinjis while wearing my VFFs.
527958
No, not at all. The difference is the Merino wool. I do not wear anything wool because of the scratchy/itchy feeling. I have no problem with these on my legs.
1133079
I do not think they are as fluffy as smart wool socks. They are a denser weave. I think they may be slightly less thick, but since the fabric is denser, it protects my feet just as well or better. I prefer Darn Tough to Smart Wool because of this. Also, they do not get stretched out as much as Smart Wool.
42502
These socks seem to have a little more wool in them and because of this, are wonderfully warm in the winter. In fact, they are my favorite winter sock. I would, however, pick something cooler for a hot climate. In my opinion, Balega's are better suited for hot temperatures.
40746
These are much thinner than my Balega socks. I thought they would be comparable, but they're really not. I wear my Balega's when running and these for other times...they're too thin for me.
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. :)
634502
I wouldn't consider the socks as thin. I use them for volleyball and love them. They do have some cushioning. They work perfectly for volleyball and are currently my favorite socks. I don't, however, know about their use as softball socks.
319481
Hi Janet, I purchased these for my grandma; she said they are the warmest socks she's ever worn. FYI they're really, really thick so might not fit when you wear normal shoes. Might be best for home with slippers etc.