which sock is heavier; the mid weight or original weight? i want to know which one will be warmer
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The mid weight is heavier. The progression is light-original-mid. I usually only wear mine while running or working out - usually with vibram 5 fingers shoes. Warmth is not the reason I wear Injinji socks, so I can't give you good feedback regarding their warmth + I live in the South, so their utility in keeping your feet warm is not something I have tested. They might be very useful as liner socks in heavier socks for warmth. As with the comparison of gloves and mittens, mittens keep your hands warmer than gloves, since they keep the digits together. This might also be true, but to a lesser degree for the Injinji socks. They do have more information on their website. http://www.injinji.com/ The mid weight is heavier. The progression is light-original-mid. I usually only wear mine while running or working out - usually with vibram 5 fingers shoes. Warmth is not the reason I wear Injinji socks, so I can't give you good feedback regarding their warmth + I live in the South, so their utility in keeping your feet warm is not something I have tested. They might be very useful as liner socks in heavier socks for warmth. As with the comparison of gloves and mittens, mittens keep your hands warmer than gloves, since they keep the digits together. This might also be true, but to a... » Read More The mid weight is heavier. The progression is light-original-mid. I usually only wear mine while running or working out - usually with vibram 5 fingers shoes. Warmth is not the reason I wear Injinji socks, so I can't give you good feedback regarding their warmth + I live in the South, so their utility in keeping your feet warm is not something I have tested. They might be very useful as liner socks in heavier socks for warmth. As with the comparison of gloves and mittens, mittens keep your hands warmer than gloves, since they keep the digits together. This might also be true, but to a lesser degree for the Injinji socks. They do have more information on their website. http://www.injinji.com/ « Show Less
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I don't know. I do know the "trail" version is definitely thicker/heavier than the "run" version. I don't know if warmth is noticeable, since it's ankle-length, but the thickness is different
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I am a size 10 and wear the medium socks. They aren't tight or binding at all. The foot part of the sock does have a tendency to grow towards the end of the day. So while the Large will fit and stay up, you may have the heel sticking out of the top of your shoes by evening. With that in mind, I still love these socks. They are long wearing, stay up without digging in, and comfortable.
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Certainly thicker than normal socks. Maybe half again to twice the thickness of normal heavy cotton socks. A bit thicker than Thorlo cotton socks.
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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.
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I also tossed the wrapping but I would say the foot part of the socks are light weight 100% cotton -the calf part is cotton/nylon and stretches without leaving "marks". There is elastic 1/2 inch at top of sock to hold them up. My husband wears these socks with work boots every day with no complaints about the lightweight cotton. I wear the ankle socks and like the light weight cotton material. My feet swell and the only mark I get is right where that elastic holds the sock up. I highly recommend both types of the socks.Hope this helps.
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I bought a medium and I wear a size 7-1/2 women's shoe. The sock is very soft and a heavy knit. They wash nicely. I am very pleased with them.
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Beverly, a medium Injini sock covers sizes 8-10.5. Go with a large so the sock is not stretched thin. Save stress on the threads.I promise comfort either way.
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I don't get ball of foot blisters so I can't say for certain but the midweight does provide more cushioning overall and my callouses don't grow as quickly when I use them.
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I ordered a size 8 which is my regular size. It fits well with a regular weight sock. It would be a little too tight with a thick wool or heavy weight sock.
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These socks are a bit thicker - though not by much - than a wool dress sock. Compared with the prevailing brand of support socks, they are thicker and warmer. To me they actually look much nicer that the average dress socks provided you buy a relatively conservative design.
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Sockwell socks do well if you follow the instructions. I do warm/cold wash and line dry. I've never put them in the dryer.
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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.
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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.
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I have not noticed this being an issue with mine. Have you lost weight? Changed sock thickness?
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Compared to a white crew sock, they are a good bit thicker. COmpared to a boot sock, not so much. They do NOT come all the way to your knee... they are about the height of a crew sock... about mid calf. My husband said that they are keeping his feet very warm. WE had to invest in all this at one time which was a substantial amount for "underwear" but it's been worth every single penny. Yes, you'd be toasty on a motorcycle. The good thing about buying Amazon is if you get them and they're too thick, send them back and quickly get a refund. Hope this helps.
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Hi!It's hard to compare these with socks woolen socks, because unfortunately I did not have warm woolen socks :-(But I can tell you that they have enough heat at a temperature of -20 degrees Celsius in heavy leather shoes with steel toes, which have the property very good "absorb" cold.
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They are not lighter weight. They are very much the same size/weight as factory.