KUIU socks?

[WeiserBucks]

I have some store credit at KUIU and I'm thinking about getting a few pairs of socks. Anyone care to share any experience with the different types they offer?

 

[BBob]

I have a few of the Ultra merino crews. I don’t like tall over the calf socks so I got the crews. Probably 3 years old give or take. Comfortable, no rubbing issues, dry overnight, keep odors in check and pretty durable so far. No complaints at all. If anything I could do with a lighter sock down here so I wouldn’t mind trying the midweights. They didn’t offer the midweights at the time I bought the ultra crews.

 

[lokifox]

I have a few of the Ultra Merinos.

Only complaint is the foot box seems to run a hair larger than other brands. Probably just need to wash and dry them a few times to size them down.

 

[2muchhp]

I have both, pretty decent.

 

[scott85]

There is only one company to buy socks from and that’s darn tough.

 

[WeiserBucks]

There is only one company to buy socks from and that’s darn tough.

I've got a pile of Darn Tough and honestly I'm not impressed with any of them.

 

[amassi]

I've got a pile of Darn Tough and honestly I'm not impressed with any of them.

Same, at least not the newer ones.

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[mxgsfmdpx]

There is only one company to buy socks from and that’s darn tough.

Smartwool are the OGs here and are still the best.

 

[Mojave]

I have a few pairs of Kuiu socks. They are fine.

I wear size 14's so I am one of those that has problems with socks no matter where I go.

I have had really good luck ordering from Swazi in New Zealand.

 

[fngTony]

I like them. The padding does actually help. No problems with durability.

 

[Jbxl20]

I have 2 pairs I had a hole in the arch of the foot after a few miles and Kuiu replaced it under warranty. I have a narrower foot and prefer the darn toughs. Specifically the spur boot lightweight are my favorite.

 

[thinhorn_AK]

I used the ultra merino a for several years, they are great socks and most of mine are still intact a mud usable still. I’m pretty much all in with smart wool these days but the kuiu socks are legit.

 

[PVHunter]

I'll throw another vote in for Smartwool.

My current favorites are the Hike Classic Edition Zero Cushion Liner Crew Socks (it's a wool, nylon blend IIRC). I recognize that this may be tough to for folks who are planning to hunt and sit in cold weather all day in uninsulated boots (or who like socks as foot cushions). I do not.

Heck, I've even switched to the thinnest merino socks (also smartwool) I can tolerate thermally when I ski, too.

For reference, I've also purchased FL & Kuiu socks in the past, too (among other brands).

 

[MtnMuley]

I must be the only one with issues with the Kuiu socks. Mine slip down as bad as any sock I've owned. The padding in specific areas is great, but I can't keep em up. This was their 1st run, initial offering. Not sure if the slip issue has been fixed.

 

[Marbles]

I used store credit for 2 pairs of socks a while back. They are better than smart wool, but far worse than Darn Tough or Fits.

 

[Ammo29]

Amazing sock. I run them with my Crispi Nevada’s (upsize), as the socks make your boots a little tighter and leather tends to shrink overtime. I put on 10+ miles a day and this combo has caused me zero issues. Highly recommend.

 

[LongWayAround]

They're great socks but I don't care for my pair.

There is so much technical patterning of cushion and compression that it doesn't line up with my foot shape very well.

I prefer kennetrek and first lite for socks.

 

[cams]

The Kuiu socks I have don’t stay in place, keeps slipping. I bought some Darn Tough’s and I like them better than the kuiu.

 

[Fireman03]

There is only one company to buy socks from and that’s darn tough.

Or farm to feet

 

[robertchutch]

I've got a pile of Darn Tough and honestly I'm not impressed with any of them.

dang thats wild. I couldnt imagine a sock being any better