24/06/2025
Wondering about what socks to buy for your hiking adventure?
Hiking Sock Magic:
Your foot gear is one of the most important pieces of hiking equipment to ensure a safe and enjoyable hike. And along with your choice of trail-runners, hiking shoes, or hiking boots, your socks will be some of the most important choices that you make.
Invest in a durable pair of Merino wool socks, they will be more expensive, but well worth the cost. Merino wool is moisture wicking, and also controls odour leaving you only to worry about enjoying your hike.
Some hikers swear by sock liners under their main socks, to ensure that the friction in your boot is sock-on-sock and not on your skin, it may work for you too.
Injinji toe socks are ingenious toe-gloves, and will assist greatly with those prone to toe blisters covering every toe.
Balega anti-blister stocks are padded in all the right places to ensure that your feet stay comfortable.
Bridgerdale Merino Wool socks are readily available in SA, and with the wide variety available, you will be sure to find a favourite.
Whichever socks you decide on works the best for you, you will find through trial and error, but do spend time and an extra view rands to make sure that your feet has the best protection out on trail.
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