Let's talk socks

[CANMAN]

Just ordered some Darn Tough and Gold Toe Powersocks on Amazon, will give both a try and report back what works!

 

[akflightmedic]

One year ago, I bit the bullet and bought about 5 different styles of 5.11 socks. Expensive but thus far have proven themselves in a variety of climates and situations. I bought over the calf, mid calf, PT, ankle...bought the wool, the hybrids, tried them all.

And at this point in time, I can say 100% satisfied. They stay up where I put them, they are warm, and most importantly no odor from feet due to sweating.

They are not cheap, but durability wise I think I will absolutely get my money's worth.

I also like how they designed them. For example...the PT and ankle socks have thicker area at back of ankle...and is designed for you to pull there. You know, exactly where you pull every other sock and stretch it out...they plan for it and designed it with that action in mind thereby preserving life of the sock. It also provides more cushion to prevent rubbing on the back ankle.

Anyways... that is my opinion based on personal experience. 5.11 socks.

If you want to talk UNDERWEAR.....well I have been a Duluth fan for years now!

 

[CANMAN]

One year ago, I bit the bullet and bought about 5 different styles of 5.11 socks. Expensive but thus far have proven themselves in a variety of climates and situations. I bought over the calf, mid calf, PT, ankle...bought the wool, the hybrids, tried them all.

And at this point in time, I can say 100% satisfied. They stay up where I put them, they are warm, and most importantly no odor from feet due to sweating.

They are not cheap, but durability wise I think I will absolutely get my money's worth.

I also like how they designed them. For example...the PT and ankle socks have thicker area at back of ankle...and is designed for you to pull there. You know, exactly where you pull every other sock and stretch it out...they plan for it and designed it with that action in mind thereby preserving life of the sock. It also provides more cushion to prevent rubbing on the back ankle.

Anyways... that is my opinion based on personal experience. 5.11 socks.

If you want to talk UNDERWEAR.....well I have been a Duluth fan for years now!

I looked at their socks and went to the solo retail store in my area and they had none in stock. Outta the 5 different kinds you have any favorite or do they all fit/have the same characteristics and it's just length differences?

 

[akflightmedic]

I like the year round wool over the calf copper toned ones the best.
I do not like mid calf socks.
And when I wear sneakers their PT socks are great.

This one is my fav.

http://www.511tactical.com/merino-otc-boot-sock.html

 

[CALEMT]

If you want to talk UNDERWEAR.....well I have been a Duluth fan for years now!

I've been meaning to order some.

 

[NomadicMedic]

There’s a 25% off coupon and free shipping at Duluth now. (Love those firehose pants!)

 

[Bullets]

Both darn Tough and Duluth wool blend socks. I will suffer through rain, snow, brutal heat, ect. But once my feet get uncomfortable, i am out of service. So i am willing to spend more on good socks and boots.

 

[CALEMT]

So i am willing to spend more on good socks and boots.

I've been known to say spend money on your boots and your bed, because if you're not in one you're in the other.

 

[CANMAN]

Just to report back have tried both the Powersocks and the Darn Tough. I got a few different pairs of the Dark Tough.

Powersocks: comfortable and breath well but don't stay up at all. The cushioning is nice.

Darn Tough: also comfortable, although the two pairs are very thin cushion and I prefer the mid level cushion ones. None of these stay up either, to include the one OTC pair I got.

I am going to try some 5.11's. Also have come to the realization that maybe my socks don't stay up because I have hairy *** legs, like chewbacca status lol. To date the under armor socks take the cake as far as stay up most of the shift ability, they also just smell the most... ugh

 

[CALEMT]

My socks never stay up... its just something I deal with. As a seasonal wearing my smart wool socks I would fold the excess sock over my wildland boots.

 

[DesertMedic66]

They make uniform stays that connect from your uniform to your socks...

 

[CANMAN]

They make uniform stays that connect from your uniform to your socks...

Ya, wore them years ago in the state police. No thank you lol.

 

[DrParasite]

I have seen ones that connect from your shirt to your socks. this way your socks stay up and your shirt stays tucked in, no matter what position your body is in

 

[CANMAN]

I have seen ones that connect from your shirt to your socks. this way your socks stay up and your shirt stays tucked in, no matter what position your body is in

Yup shirt stays, that's what Desert was referring to. Same thing the Marines use on their uniforms, but having worn them they aren't the most comfortable, and not wearing them under a flight suit, or my blue pants/teeshirt at the fire department... If I was wearing a class A or more of a dress uniform then they're a go to for sure. Thanks for the suggestions guys. Going to keep trialing different socks for now.

 

[CALEMT]

Thats what they're talking about... shirt stays.

 

[Kevinf]

Hey, has anyone heard of shirt stays?