Greetings, How would these socks work for all day walking in a hot climate? Thanks
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.
42503
They were bought for my grandson to wear when he played in marching band from August through December in the hot Florida sun. They have helped him greatly. I recently purchased several additional pairs
42504
I primarily used these socks while traveling throughout Southeast Asia in hot and humid conditions. Sometimes for multiple days without washing. The were fantastic. Highly recommended for all day walking.
42505
They work great for this. They wick away sweat very well. They are thin, but still have sufficient padding for comfort.Also, they are very durable. I've had two pairs of these for a couple years now and they're still in great shape. I just bought two more pairs in black for my new job. I'm a letter carrier doing walking routes. So around 10 miles a day.
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.
1251352
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!
110026
Yes. They would be fine for this but I would recommend wearing long socks for a cushion. They are quite comfortable but for hiking they may tend to chafe a bit. I have worn them all day doing work in the yard with no problems but I was glad to take them off at the end of the day.
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.
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.
717841
Yes, they do stretch a little especially in hotter weather. Try wearing thick socks to speed it up a little.
15436
I wore them out to Costa Rica and Nicaragua just recently. It was blazing hot out there and my bottoms did get pretty hot still. I only wore them as shorts of course; however, I do feel they were fine for morning and early afternoons. During the rest of the day I was on the beach so I can't say much for the really hot hours. I do feel while in shade when I did wear them (buses, etc to carry my items) I was "okay". Then again, it was insanely hot out. Normally if I wore these in the states on a hot day, I would feel perfectly fine. Crowded areas with no air flow - not so great if you're wearing them as pants. I would still HIGHLY recommend buying a pair. These are fantastic since they're pants and shorts. Really good for nights when the bugs come out or for the airplane when it gets pretty chilly (and when you get off at your final hot destination just unzip them and change them to shorts). Hope this helps you!
295761
Although, I have not used these extensively at that temperature. I have walked outside with these pants on in the mornings around 40F and have felt fine. Hope that helps.
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. :)
218440
Hiked in Utah when temp was around 80...my feet did not sweat. Love these socks! Took quite a long hike: no blisters!!!
260761
I think that depends on you. I only wear mine when it is below 40 degrees and after long runs for recovery. Other than that I run in shorts. If you are wearing them for the compression aspects, I would say it would depend on how you feel in a humid and hot climate like Miami.
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.
872768
I have a wide foot too and they are a good fit. Cold weather? Define cold? I live in California so the coldest I have used them in so far is high 40's with heavy socks and they were fine.
1814858
They add very little bulk, so they should fit well under tighter shoes. But, as a word of caution and in response to the reviewers who said the socks did not help keep their feet warm, you need to be aware of one of the principals in effect for warmth; you need to isolate a layer of warm air next to your skin. So, if you do not allow enough room around the socks, the warming effect will be greatly minimized.
2221798
Yes you could walk long distances if you wear good pair of socks! Your feet sweat too much if worn too long without socks!! I find them very comfortable. I have to wear them half a day when I'm working in the barn when it's raining and my feet have never hurt!!
634501
Yes, I love these socks because they are not thick and hot! The first pair I got for my daughter to play softball in (called an all-sports socks at the athletic store) were thick and very hot. These socks are what I would call "performance" material: thick enough to provide protection from blisters, etc., but made of polyester blend the forms to the foot and is much cooler. I really like these socks!