are these socks suited for hiking in the heat of summer?
864483
Hi Ellen, I would not advise wearing socks that are made of wool for hiking during the summer heat. these socks are 67% wool.
864484
I haven't worn them hiking in the summer, but I can tell you they are very warm. I only wear them spring to fall, too hot for summer wear.
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!
864486
This is only a personal observation. My feet sweat less in these than in a cotton sock.
864487
I have not yet used them for hiking in warm weather, but I wouldn't hesitate in not using them.
864488
Yes, the socks are suited for hiking in the summer. They are a natural fiber and keep moisture away from the skin. My favorite brand of hiking socks are "Fits."
864489
Yes! We wear ours in both warm and cold conditions -- they keep you warm in the winter and cool in the summer.
532489
Hi I only just got these, so I can't really answer the question but they are made of rubber so my guess would be yes they would make your feet hot/warm like most rubber boots. I will wear these even in the summer if it is raining! It would depend on how you would use them during the summer months. Perhaps a good idea would be to wear a thin cotton sock liner (the ones that do not come up too high on the foot) in the boot.
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I'm not a scuba diver but I can tell you that I wore these while volunteering for Ironman CDA where the water temp was 63 degrees! I spent almost 4 hours in the water and can say that my feet kept perfectly warm. The socks are pretty true to size. Hope this helps!
461486
I am not sure...but the socks are "fuzzy" inside and i would think they'd absorb sweat. I LOVE mine and have ordered many pairs for my loved ones....good luck!
902423
Haven't tried it because it hasn't been hot where I live yet since I got em... But I think they are light enough to wear in warmer weather. I work out indoors with them and don't get hot.
1692838
I have friends visiting in Bali and I think these shorts would work great there. I wore them in Costa Rica and they were just fine in the humid weather there.
85813
My son wore his UA socks during both his spring and fall football seasons. And he was comfortable in them regardless of the temperature. So, yes?
420469
If you are asking about the liners, YES definitly. I wear them under my hiking socks during hiking, under regular socks or even alone as dress socks. They are AWESOME!
1397018
Yes, I used them in a desert hunt last year and they fit over my danners . Kinda hot but it beats the alternative! !
907220
yes, most definitely. Try to order these in the winter months as hot shipping in the deep south Not good. Or have expedited shipping in the hot weather.
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.
1909853
I think they are. I have worn Eddie Bauer wool socks before I got these socks and I think these are much warmer. I love mine!
1415425
Yes. The are very comfortable socks. We wear them for everyday socks as well as sport socks.
434644
I used them with chaco sandles for hiking in Hawaii on muddy trail. My feet stayed dry.
766628
These socks would probably not dry quickly after washed by hand because they are thick socks, but I don't know about the travel socks. Your best bet would be the fox river socks similar to these, just not the triathlon socks.
1095128
I'd say it would be about 50% thicker than your average pair of athletic socks, except on the bottom where I'd say it's about double the thickness and maybe even a little more. If you're concerned about shoe fit with these, if the shoe is snug in normal socks, it will be a mite tight. I've never had a problem with hiking boots or athletic shoes such as you might find in Merrell's or Keen's inventories. But I can't wear them with my cowboy boots.
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Hello, These socks are WARM, and thought I love them for fall and winter, my feet do get rather toasty in them. I'm thinking these may not be the socks for you; the dense weave, which makes them super strong, does trap heat. Again, good for winter wear, but if your feet need more breathability in socks, then I don't think I'd go with Darn Toughs.