[FloridaState]

I want one pair of super ultra warm socks that I can keep in my daily carry bag. Something that will keep me warm when wet. Are there gortex or other waterproof super warm socks that are extremly durable?

 

[ex-hunter]

You gotta get the ones with the Dr. Seuss stripes and the little toesy thingies.

 

[EdD270]

Smartwool.
Avoid gore-tex socks, they keep feet dry, but the rest of the boot is soaked and freezes, not good. Better to get gore-tex boots and treat with waterproofing to prevent leather and fabric from soaking up water.

 

[AlaskanTaterTot]

yeah get wool. it is tried and true and keeps its insulating value when wet. but better yet get a good boot. my danners are gortex and waterproof and my feet are always dry. In winter i wear bunny boots and you dont even need socks because your feet will sweat in -40.

 

[SgtBooker44]

Wool, without a doubt

 

[Jerry D Young]

Carhartt Heavy-weight Merino wool blend boot socks

http://workingperson.com/products/8...Heavyweight_Moss_Wool_Boot_Socks_A211MOS.html

 

[Katrina Guy]

a clean pair.

 

[Highplains]

"If you could take one pair of socks to Alaska what would it be? "

One of yours...I'll stay in Texas, thank you.

 

[FloridaState]

What model smart wool is the most hardcore warm?

 

[vicdotcom]

What model smart wool is the most hardcore warm?

why not wait until you are in Alaska to pick up a pair? I am sure they know about warm socks much better there than in FL. They might have some seal fur mucklucks or something.

 

[Sail Man]

Another wool fan here

 

[hedley]

http://www.mukluks.com/

 

[TMcArthur]

http://www.rei.com/product/664970

 

[Alberta Mike]

Florida State:
Excellent advice above.
My advice:
Sorel boots = Hiking and Deep Winter styles i.e. 2 pairs
Wool Socks = two pairs
One is none and two is one

 

[AKpredator]

Unless you are climbing Denali, any pair will do fine. Gore Tex is great as they keep the mosquitos out.

 

[big country]

Just get a pair of the mid-weight smartwool hikers. They're thick enough to keep you warmer, but thin enough you could wear them with tennis shoes when you get home to FL.

Again, get SMARTWOOL. They're expensive, but they last. They don't wear thin like cotton socks.