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Reddit mentions of Smartwool Men's Hiking Medium Crew Sock (Medium, Dark Brown)
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We found 1 Reddit mentions of Smartwool Men's Hiking Medium Crew Sock (Medium, Dark Brown). Here are the top ones.
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- This sock by Smartwool has a flat knit toe seam for less bulk and medium cushioning
- SW0SW130
- Merino wool helps with temperature and moisture management
- Crew height
- 63% Merino Wool/35% Nylon/2% Polyester/1% Elastane
Features:
Specs:
| Color | Dark Brown |
| Height | 0.0393700787 Inches |
| Length | 0.0393700787 Inches |
| Number of items | 6 |
| Size | Medium |
| Weight | 0.0220462262 Pounds |
| Width | 0.0393700787 Inches |
When backpacking I use medium wool socks, like these but REI brand http://www.amazon.com/Smartwool-Mens-Hiking-Medium-Brown/dp/B0000DYNCD/ref=sr_1_1?s=apparel&ie=UTF8&qid=1370450489&sr=1-1
With wool socks, you usually see light medium and heavy options. I was always weary of the light ones, so I have stuck with medium for the past 3 years.
Liner socks are also good to wear under these. Liner socks are a thin synthetic sock that wicks the moisture from your foot towards the wool sock, I used these on a 20 mile hike this past weekend and they worked great, http://www.amazon.com/River-Wick-CoolMax-Liner-X-large/dp/B000V5CJ1C/
Also, really break in those boots, wear them as much as you can before you go on your trip. Blisters can really paralyze a hike.
edit: I wouldn't think the heavier ones would be a real problem. It is more of a personal preference, I just wouldn't recommend "light" ones. I'd say go out for a walk in your boots and heavy socks for an hour or two, see how it feels. But really, the cushion you would get from thicker socks might be a good thing.