Winter Clothing?

[ellis4538]

Had no idea where to post this question and even did a search...Now that winter/cold weather is here, has anyone tried anything, especially sox that is as good as or close to "Under Armour" but less expensive.  Used to work outdoors and have tried a number of different products except electric sox and "UA" or similar products.

Thaanks in advance.

Richard

PS:  Haz, can't move down your way cause my wife is still working (couldn't afford to anyway).

[MikeBjerum]

Richard,

I use the old double sock system.  I use a poly pro inner, and then depending on the boots I'm wearing I will go anywhere from dress socks to heavy wool over.  I have found that poly pro and wool combo will get me through anything the rest of my body can stand.

[Pathfinder]

Richard,

I use the old double sock system.  I use a poly pro inner, and then depending on the boots I'm wearing I will go anywhere from dress socks to heavy wool over.  I have found that poly pro and wool combo will get me through anything the rest of my body can stand.

What M58 said - right on the money.

[Timothy]

Richard,

I use the old double sock system.  I use a poly pro inner, and then depending on the boots I'm wearing I will go anywhere from dress socks to heavy wool over.  I have found that poly pro and wool combo will get me through anything the rest of my body can stand.

+1 on that from me.  I find that my ski apparel (which can get pricey too) adapts to most any foul weather situation.  Layering is the key for any extreme weather protection.  I've got similar poly inner socks and less expensive RedHead marino wool from BassPro for about 10-15 bucks a pair.  Under Armour is great but your paying for the name which is probably made in China along with everything else these days

[r_w]

BEST warmth IMO are Icebreaker or Smartwool wool, pick the thickness that fits your boots.

Best cheapest socks are Costco brand hiking socks.  They are a close second to the icebreaker/smartwools, but you can get 8 pair for the price of one pair of those.  4 pair for $10, but you have to get them now--they get a shipment in the fall and when they are gone they are gone.

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[Big Frank]

Silk sock liners, fleece socks, and mickey mouse boots.

[fightingquaker13]

I prefer poly sock liners, like Patagucci's capielne (like most of their stuff, overpriced but worth it) and just good old wool. REI used to sell a medium thick wool ragg. I think they've stopped though. I would look at Gander Mt. where you can get about an 85% wool/15%  stretch poly blend. I don't buy these for warmth, but rather cushioning and resistance to sweat. They work great and are about $20 for three pairs.
FQ13

[Badgersmilk]

If you watch the BassPro sales papers you'll soon find 1000gram thinsulate boots of some sort in there for cheap.  GET 'EM!  Years ago I bought a pair of waterproof ones (Rocky brand), wear regular tube socks with them, and have been so impressed with them I've actually stepped on and broke through ice on top the flowing water in frozen streams while out deer hunting in Michigan.  I walked through the streams for several minutes, stood in them, and was in the woods all day without a single problem.

They may cost a little more than fancy socks, but they've lasted for years.  

[Badgersmilk]

HOLY COW!

2,400 grams!  Under a hundred bucks.  http://www.sportsmansguide.com/net/cb/insulated-rubber-boots-by-guide-gear.aspx?a=567286

These are similar to mine, with even better insullation.  http://www.sportsmansguide.com/net/cb/waterproof-hunting-boots-by-rocky.aspx?a=399959

[JC5123]

Wigwam!! I wear the summer weight hiker model with my 200gm thinsulate boots and my feet have stayed toasty down to -25.