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.
916487
No, for that you might want to try light weight Smartwool socks. These are for hot weather, they are very thin.
2070941
No. If you run in 85-95F you will be hot. This is a sock like material and may not be as hot as those plastic ones. I don't run, so I can't give a better answer.
571609
I wear wool socks all year round even in the dead of summer because they keep my feet the most comfortable. I sweat bad in cotton and synthetic socks. Wool is the best fabric ever. I have 4 pair of Darn Tough Socks, and I highly recommend them. I converted about 6 months ago from another very popular brand of merino wool socks that I wore for years. I like the Darn Tough socks a lot better.
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.
1069254
It depends on your metabolism. The pants are excellent for tropical environs but I would wear them in the Sierra wilderness trek during the sunny day hiking but they are not heavily durable so I think you need something a bit more of a tuff weave for backpacking in wilderness alpine rough conditions.
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.
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.
571610
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.
110028
I use for biking, but they are light-weight and could be used for hiking. Not as comfortable as shorts, however.
1615362
Hello, Yes, I wear them for daily wear as well as running. My impression is that my feet stay a little more dray and warm than in regular wool socks. The only downside is that they are low so your ankles will show if your pants aren't long enough.
1306648
Yes. These socks are crazy expensive, however, I've literally jogged wearing vented sneakers in the snow , stayed dry, warm, and comfortable. So far they have lasted about a year with no signs of wear.
215396
Yes. Very well. They have a plastic pebbled bottom , for grip. They are VERY comfortable. However, they take up more room in the fin than thinner socks. I love them but the fit on my fins is much tighter. I really need bigger fins by 1/2 size now to accommodate these thicker socks. I am toying with the idea of getting bigger fins. These socks are great, regardless, and are holding up well.
295765
I would say yes. They do have a nylon-ish feel to them, and as such they aren't as thermally protective as a more cotton-based alternative might be, but I would feel comfortable wearing these even down in the 40s.
36549
These socks are tough to rate for activities like that. It will certainly keep your feet dry in terms of outside snow, but your feet will end up very wet due to sweat, as they do not breath at all. Think of it like wearing a wetsuit on your foot.
304695
Yes. But the sizes are a range. Socks come in sizes, like "size 8-10" so you have to search in your size range. Hope this helps.
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.