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!!!
1944768
I am sure they will make your feet sweat if you don't wear socks as they are not lined with anything. I have only had mine this winter and don't know how they will be in warmer weather. Although awkward to put on I am very pleased with mine so far and they are relatively comfortable to wear.
963610
Id have to ask what kind of moisture conditions you are subjecting them to. They are pretty stoudtly built . If you are talking about work out conditions , then yes , they hold up well
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.
246603
They are quite thin. I was happy in the mountains in spring, but they won't work for a winter hike. They are loose fitting but not baggy - underarmor would probably be fine, but nothing bulkier than that.
2258736
They were great for hiking with the dogs but I did not run with them. I do not think they would hold up because when I look at them this summer they were rusted and the chains broken as a result of that. Perhaps if you take good care to dry them after each use...hope this helps
1932822
No they don't get hot at all... i had them on for over 5 hrs for a shoot and it was fine.
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.
174338
I use these in the tropics 87-91F temperatures and they are comfortable keep my feet secure against blisters and I like the reflectors (visibility for drivers at evening/night).overall a good buy for me
657318
These are intended for running so I'm not sure how how they'd work for hiking.
1809489
I've used this pack for day hiking and have found it to be sufficiently adjustable at shoulders and waist to make it quite comfortable. The material on the back has some give and has shallow channels that I presume are there to offer some airflow. That being said, it does not offer a suspension that keeps the pack floating away from your back and thus I've experienced a fair amount of sweat build-up in actual use. I looked at quite a number of packs and unless you are carrying a lot of equipment, this is a very practical and well designed pack that allows camera/lens access w/o the need to take it off your back completely. I've used this pack for day hiking and have found it to be sufficiently adjustable at shoulders and waist to make it quite comfortable. The material on the back has some give and has shallow channels that I presume are there to offer some airflow. That being said, it does not offer a suspension that keeps the pack floating away from your back and thus I've experienced a fair amount of sweat build-up in actual use. I looked at quite a number of packs and unless you are carrying a lot of equipment, this is a very practical and well designed pack that allows camera/lens access w/o the need to... » Read More I've used this pack for day hiking and have found it to be sufficiently adjustable at shoulders and waist to make it quite comfortable. The material on the back has some give and has shallow channels that I presume are there to offer some airflow. That being said, it does not offer a suspension that keeps the pack floating away from your back and thus I've experienced a fair amount of sweat build-up in actual use. I looked at quite a number of packs and unless you are carrying a lot of equipment, this is a very practical and well designed pack that allows camera/lens access w/o the need to take it off your back completely. « Show Less
1741739
I go on long walks wearing mine in 80 degree temps and they are warmer then earbuds but not as warm as full coverage cans.
2095243
If u r working hard, out in the sun, you will probably get too much sweat inside these. They are ventilated, but the air only really circulates when moving, like on a motorcycle or scooter.
532494
yes, they can get pretty toasty in there. i only wear them to walk to work in the morning as there is dew all over the grass & gets my feet & pants wet & they seem to be fine. but i have worn them out to check on my garden & they definitely keep your feet warm.
1278749
They were a gift for my son who lives where it doesn't get terribly cold. I wear Smartwool socks when hiking, and in cold weather (colder than 30 degrees) I wear them with thinsulate lined boots.
1191850
We are by no means avid backpackers. We used these for our children on a few cold weather camping trips. They worked fantastic in 12* weather. They pack down small but I have seen smaller. That being said we camped for 7 days and had no issues with it. But it may be cumbersome on a long hiking trip. Overall great quality, comfort and ease or use!
687858
There a lot of factors at play here. A lot of that does depend on where you are in the world and your relative humidity. Under normal conditions they dry in a few hours. I highly recommend these, even if your feet sweat a lot they stay pretty dry and help avoid blisters.