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SnakeFiddler December 18th, 2003 08:10 PM

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Alright Folks-
On to a less offensive topic. Since ya'll are outdoors kind of people, I
figured you could help me on this one.
My feet stay cold all winter long. I can wear two pair of socks with boots,
and still have cold feet. Any good socks out there that will keep my feet
warm. I know ya'll know who the good outfitters are.
Any info is appreciated.
Thanks-
Snakefiddler-


--
SnakeFiddler



Ken Fortenberry December 18th, 2003 08:16 PM

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SnakeFiddler wrote:
Alright Folks-
...
Any good socks out there ...


Smartwool. The first and last name in outdoorsy socks.

http://www.smartwool.com/

I HIGHLY recommend them.

--
Ken Fortenberry


Roger Ohlund December 18th, 2003 08:20 PM

OT_warm socks-(clean post)
 

"SnakeFiddler" wrote in message
...
Alright Folks-
On to a less offensive topic. Since ya'll are outdoors kind of people, I
figured you could help me on this one.
My feet stay cold all winter long. I can wear two pair of socks with

boots,
and still have cold feet. Any good socks out there that will keep my feet
warm. I know ya'll know who the good outfitters are.
Any info is appreciated.
Thanks-
Snakefiddler-


Here's a piece of advice from someone living not that far from the Arctic
circle.
Socks of 100% wool will keep you dry transporting any moist away from your
skin and as such keep you warm.
When it comes to boots on the other hand, there's a number of different
opinions, and I can only tell you what works for me.
Try to get yourself a pair of boots that breathe AND try not to get too
small ones. It is also essential that the soles are of at least three
different insulating layers, this since most of the cold that affect your
feet comes from the ground rather than the surrounding old air.
I've been following these advices myself and even whilst bird hunting at
close to -35 degrees Celcius I have managed too keep my feet warm.

/Roger



Scott Seidman December 18th, 2003 08:20 PM

OT_warm socks-(clean post)
 
"SnakeFiddler" wrote in
:

Alright Folks-
On to a less offensive topic. Since ya'll are outdoors kind of
people, I figured you could help me on this one.
My feet stay cold all winter long. I can wear two pair of socks with
boots, and still have cold feet. Any good socks out there that will
keep my feet warm. I know ya'll know who the good outfitters are.
Any info is appreciated.
Thanks-
Snakefiddler-


--
SnakeFiddler




Cabela's sells a cold-weather sock with a 0.3" wall that comes up to the
knee on a male. I know people that swear by these. They also sell a
polartec 200/300 hybrid sock in variable length.

Remember that its key to make sure the boot is loose enough with the socks
on to keep good circulation in the feet. If the blood doesn't move, your
feet will be cold (not to mention rotting if the blood really doesn't
move).

Has anyone tried electric socks under waders, or those chemical foot
warmers that stick on to the bottom of the socks.

Scott

Roger Ohlund December 18th, 2003 08:24 PM

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"Roger Ohlund" wrote in message
...

"SnakeFiddler" wrote in message
...
Alright Folks-
On to a less offensive topic. Since ya'll are outdoors kind of people,

I
figured you could help me on this one.
My feet stay cold all winter long. I can wear two pair of socks with

boots,
and still have cold feet. Any good socks out there that will keep my

feet
warm. I know ya'll know who the good outfitters are.
Any info is appreciated.
Thanks-
Snakefiddler-


Here's a piece of advice from someone living not that far from the Arctic
circle.
Socks of 100% wool will keep you dry transporting any moist away from your
skin and as such keep you warm.
When it comes to boots on the other hand, there's a number of different
opinions, and I can only tell you what works for me.
Try to get yourself a pair of boots that breathe AND try not to get too
small ones. It is also essential that the soles are of at least three
different insulating layers, this since most of the cold that affect your
feet comes from the ground rather than the surrounding old air.
I've been following these advices myself and even whilst bird hunting at
close to -35 degrees Celcius I have managed too keep my feet warm.

/Roger

Should have read cold air, not old air.

/Roger



Allen Epps December 18th, 2003 08:56 PM

OT_warm socks-(clean post)
 
In article , SnakeFiddler
wrote:

Alright Folks-
On to a less offensive topic. Since ya'll are outdoors kind of people, I
figured you could help me on this one.
My feet stay cold all winter long. I can wear two pair of socks with boots,
and still have cold feet. Any good socks out there that will keep my feet
warm. I know ya'll know who the good outfitters are.
Any info is appreciated.
Thanks-
Snakefiddler-


--
SnakeFiddler


I have had my best luck with a thin polypro liner and a wool or high
quality synthetic (such as Thorlo) over that. As far as footware goes
either go real breathable to continuor not breathable at all such a
insulated Pacboot because once those tooties get cold and wet there's
little help.

Allen

Wayne Harrison December 18th, 2003 09:12 PM

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Allen Epps wrote

once those tooties get cold and wet there's
little help.



dammit, allen, the girl *said* she was trying to keep
this thread *clean*!

yfitons
wayno (potty mouth!)




Tim J. December 18th, 2003 09:22 PM

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"Wayne Harrison" wrote in message
news:eMoEb.3$n54.0@fe10...

Allen Epps wrote

once those tooties get cold and wet there's
little help.


dammit, allen, the girl *said* she was trying to keep
this thread *clean*!

yfitons
wayno (potty mouth!)


Damn you, wayno! Another thread led astray. :)
--
TL,
Tim
------------------------
http://css.sbcma.com/timj



Wolfgang December 18th, 2003 10:01 PM

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"Tim J." wrote in message
...

"Wayne Harrison" wrote in message
news:eMoEb.3$n54.0@fe10...

Allen Epps wrote

once those tooties get cold and wet there's
little help.


dammit, allen, the girl *said* she was trying to keep
this thread *clean*!

yfitons
wayno (potty mouth!)


Damn you, wayno! Another thread led astray. :)
--
TL,
Tim


And such a young and totally innocent one at that.......hell, younger than
SOMEBODY'S daughter, I'd bet. :)

Wolfgang



Ernie December 18th, 2003 10:04 PM

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"Allen Epps" wrote in message
...
In article

,
SnakeFiddler
wrote:

Alright Folks-
On to a less offensive topic. Since ya'll are

outdoors kind of people, I
figured you could help me on this one.
My feet stay cold all winter long. I can wear

two pair of socks with boots,
and still have cold feet. Any good socks out

there that will keep my feet
warm. I know ya'll know who the good

outfitters are.
Any info is appreciated.
Thanks-
Snakefiddler-


I had the same problem, then I found "Outdoor
Life" socks. The best I have ever worn.
Ernie




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