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Posted: 5/22/2024 1:11:11 PM EDT
So, I have been using Darn Tough's Lightweight and Midweight military line of socks for a long time now, but for the last couple of months I've been using Darn Tough's Ultralightweight running socks for running (5ks and 10k distances) and they are great. So, this got to me thinking about whether ultra light weight socks would hold up to rucking during the summer.
Has anyone used an Ultra Lightweight sock for rucking and if so what brand of sock did you use? Did they hold up at all and did they offer enough protection for your foot? Thanks. |
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Posted: 5/22/2024 2:30:34 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By KaerMorhenResident: So, I have been using Darn Tough's Lightweight and Midweight military line of socks for a long time now, but for the last couple of months I've been using Darn Tough's Ultralightweight running socks for running (5ks and 10k distances) and they are great. So, this got to me thinking about whether ultra light weight socks would hold up to rucking during the summer. Has anyone used an Ultra Lightweight sock for rucking and if so what brand of sock did you use? Did they hold up at all and did they offer enough protection for your foot? Thanks. They don't last as long. How much difference, I'm not sure. Never used them for heavy rucking. I tried a pair for backpacking. I just use regular ones now. |
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Posted: 5/23/2024 6:18:13 AM EDT
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@Kaer I used to use them for running. I’d wear holes in them in less than 6 months. I was only running 3x week for maybe 5 miles a go.
I’ve been using the goruck socks lately & they seem lighter than my darn tough tough ones. |
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Posted: 5/23/2024 10:40:54 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By bdover: @Kaer I used to use them for running. I’d wear holes in them in less than 6 months. I was only running 3x week for maybe 5 miles a go. I’ve been using the goruck socks lately & they seem lighter than my darn tough tough ones. Oh yeah, I should try those socks from GoRuck. I just bought the MACV2 boots, they're supposed to arrive today and then I'm going to start the break-in process. |
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Posted: 5/23/2024 1:03:59 PM EDT
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Everyone has different feet. Not sure there is one correct answer.
I like thicker socks. I use Fox River socks, as they seem like a less cringe company to give many to. However, I would use darn tough socks if they were the only option to keep my feet healthy. They make very nice socks, |
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Posted: 5/23/2024 1:07:03 PM EDT
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Posted: 5/23/2024 2:24:15 PM EDT
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Nice, probably a few good Memorial Day sales going on for tactical gear stuff.
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Posted: 5/23/2024 2:49:34 PM EDT
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I wear CloudLine light cushion
I’ve been wearing them daily for 4 years for everything to include rucking Love them |
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Posted: 5/23/2024 4:38:38 PM EDT
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Varusteleka has a lot of affordable Merino wool offerings. I just got a couple pairs- one lightweight, one medium padded- and I really like them.
Adidas synthetic socks are great for hot weather wear. The elastic on the gray ones seems to last longer than the black, or so it seems. |
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Posted: 5/23/2024 6:18:08 PM EDT
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There are a few other good sock companies out there. I'm trying to remember the name, but there are at least two more no one has mentioned that make pretty good socks, according to some of my backpacking friends. They compare them to Darn Tough. They're about the same price.
It's definitely true that we all have different feet and different things work for each of us. It's nice knowing which ones to try though. |
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Posted: 5/23/2024 6:26:24 PM EDT
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I wear https://www.injinji.com/hiking-socks.html
and standard wool socks for 5 mile rucks in macv2 boots |
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Posted: 5/23/2024 10:11:05 PM EDT
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I have Amazon will blend socks that I wear to work, Point 6 socks that have been great, but my favorite are my buffalo wool socks. I am going to get some of their lighter weight socks for summer because they are warm !
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