Best Ski Socks?

[jo3st3]

What sock brands and sock thicknesses do you prefer?

 

[BMC]

Le bent. The thinnest, simplest ones they make

 

[Ken_R]

What sock brands and sock thicknesses do you prefer?

Smart Wool PhD™ Ski socks ultralight

 

[François Pugh]

I just picked up some Bridgedale "Ski Race Over Calf" when I got my new boots. They are thin. I haven't skied with them yet. I used to ski bare foot, but that's too cold now.

Men's Race Over Calf | Bridgedale

Thin and light giving the closest possible boot fit. Ideal for custom boots or when a no-bulk fit is desired.

www.bridgedale.com

All there other socks boast Merino. These don't mention Merino. I hope my feet won't itch too much.

 

[spoofer]

Cabelas sells some good ones under the Instinct name. I think I paid about 12 bucks a pair at my local Bass Pro.

 

[Tony Storaro]

As long as they are thin everything goes.

 

[Erik Timmerman]

Smartwool PhD

 

[Tom K.]

Thorlo SKX. Thick-ish. Last forever.

FWIW, I've got a lot a socks for a lot of things and no brand has outlasted Bridgedale for me.

 

[Posaune]

I tried a very thin pair and my left foot was comfortable and held in quite nicely. My right foot felt loose.
I tried a slightly thicker pair (smart wool) and my right foot felt perfect but my left felt pinched and hurt.
I now put the thin sock on my left and the thicker one on the right and I'm a happy camper.
I also doubled the amount of socks that I have to use with this setup without having to purchase anything more.

 

[lone pine]

These.

 

[Tom Co.]

Darn Tough

Men's Thermolite® Snow Over-the-Calf Midweight Ski & Snowboard Sock

When the mercury plummets this ski and snowboard sock rises to the occasion. Thermolite synthetic insulation provides warmth without weight.

darntough.com

they also make great hiking sox

 

[Eric267]

Big fan of the FITS ultralight these days. Good thickness where it’s needed and the alignment box design on top of the foot is pretty nifty so you can make sure it’s straight every time so you don’t get wrinkle pinches. They come in different widths so as your liners pack out slightly you just up the density

Ultra Light Ski (Teton) - OTC

The Ultra Light Ski helps you push the limits while limiting the amount of material in your boot. Our minimalist's Ultra Light ski sock uses super-fine Merino wool and its natural ability to manage moisture and regulate temperature. The Ultra Light Ski has minimal cushioning and is best paired...

www.fitssock.com

 

[Scruffy]

I own many brands, as long as they're thin or ultra thin, I'm in. Ironically, the place I had the hardest time finding thin ski socks was that mecca of skiing, Chamonix.

Smartwoold phD is good. These are fun:

PhD® Ski Light Elite Benchetler Print Socks | Smartwool

Check out lightweight PhD® wool ski socks inspired by pro Chris Benchetler artwork. One-of-a-kind design, performance-oriented fit. 100% guarantee.

www.smartwool.com

 

[Atomicman]

Icebreaker Ski+ Medium, over the calf.

 

[motogreg]

loving the darn toughs I got for christmas, and a LIFETIME WARRANTEE. for SOCKS. boggles the mind.

 

[LuliTheYounger]

Ovation Zocks lol. Can't remember how it started, but they're cheap & last forever. My dog print ones are way cooler than anything anyone else has in the parking lot.

Ovation® Zocks™ | Dover Saddlery

Ovation® Zocks™ come in a wide variety of colors and patterns. These knee high socks offer a smooth and sleek fit inside tall boots and let every rider make her own fashion statement.

www.doversaddlery.com

 

[graham418]

Anything thats ultra thin. I have some Smartwool, Wigwam, Ultimax, Lorpen, and some others. They all feel good, keep me warm and dry. I find that its hard to get the super thin ones, most offerings are too thick for me

 

[Pat AKA mustski]

Eurosocks are my favorite. They stay put without wrinkles. I wear ultra light on my right foot and light on my left foot. I am destined for mismatched socks for the rest of my life.

 

[raytseng]

agree on the darntough medium cushion hikers for hiking or even just winter après cozy socks; I even paid full msrp for several pair!

but my skisock quiver is all smartwool phd ski ultrathin. The seconds/irregulars periodically come up for sale on stp. I cant tell any functional difference with the 2nds, I assume its just a cosmetic error with the pattern/logos.

edit: removed accidental quote of Eric267

 

[Philpug]

19 posts and almost as many opinions, shows there is no one "best sock".