Whitetail Rut Sock Recommendation

[Cgonzalez2310]

Looking for recommendations on socks or sock Layering system for November rut in Kansas. I am between some merino wool socks that have some poly or spandex like darn tough or smartwool. But I am not sure on thickness as I don’t want my feet to sweat and then become wet and cold. Any suggestions are greatly appreciated. Cheers!

 

[snookntarpon]

Dahlgren alpaca. all i have used for the last 12+ years. Amazing. beats smartwool all day.
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[Btaylor]

I wear the heavy weight Darn tough for hunting, all season. If your feet sweat bad, the 2 choices I know of are to start now putting anti perspirant on your feet daily to build up sweat prevention or wear a light liner sock to wick moisture under the wool sock.

 

[tyler.strupp]

I have been wearing the First Lite merino zero cold weather socks here in Wisconsin and love them. They also make a middleweight and thin sock as well.

 

[WCB]

word of advice....if you re sitting a long time loosen up your boots. feet will stay dryer and warmer IMO

 

[crich]

I use a kenetrek liner and heavy wool sock. I started wearing regular socks and flipflops to drive to where I was hunting then changing into my boots and that helped a ton. My feet tend to sweat a lot and get clammy so putting on dry socks and boots before I walk to my stand made a difference.

 

[pybucks]

I always wear a sock liner then a light, medium or heavy weight merino wool sock depending on the temp. Don't wear a sock that's so heavy it makes for too tight of a boot fit. There are a lot of high quality merino wool socks on the market, don't over think it.

 

[cuttiebrownbow]

I like the smartwool hikers with a boot. My feet actually get colder wearing the heavyweight versions.

 

[*zap*]

It really depends on how far and how much you are packing in or not. Short walk to a pre-set stand would require different clothing than a long pack in carrying 45#. I do not wear heavy socks deer hunting (generally) and just use boot blankets when it gets cold. The exception would be a short walk in in snow..

 

[RCL]

I second the boot blankets.

 

[kda082]

All good advice. I’ll throw a second pair in pack if I have room. Hate sweaty wet socks And like said a long walk in usually leads to this.

 

[Lowg08]

I carry a second pair of socks. I also wear the first lite zero degree. Put in dry socks, toastie toe on top, heated insole and boot blankets. Like said about loosen the laces. Good to go.

 

[OutdoorPhys]

Looking for recommendations on socks or sock Layering system for November rut in Kansas. I am between some merino wool socks that have some poly or spandex like darn tough or smartwool. But I am not sure on thickness as I don’t want my feet to sweat and then become wet and cold. Any suggestions are greatly appreciated. Cheers!

I could use the help also

 

[mikear]

As others have stated, a second dry pair of socks for once you reach your destination are a necessity for me. I use smartwool and darn tough midweight. Put the sweaty pair in a ziplock and loosen your boot laces. If it’s really cold I’ll put a stick on toe warmer in my boots.