Hiking socks

The first question you should ask yourself, already while choosing yours hiking boots is, which hiking socks should I choose for the boots? Should they be thick or thin? Should they be merino wool or should I just use my good old tennis socks? We have a lot of experience in choosing hiking socks, and have tested everything from expensive hiking socks to five finger socks... You know the ones with the toes, and we actually also like hiking in our trusty tennis socks.

You should be aware that there is no right or wrong answer when it comes to choosing hiking socks. There are of course some that are meant to regulate the heat on your feet better, some that don't get nearly as sweaty, and are more comfortable on long rides. You have to consider how they sit in relation to the friction that can occur when you are out on long walks. 

We follow an incredible number of both national and international forums where it is about hiking. People quickly become a bit snarky, and many feel that their advice is of course the best. The only real answer that most people always end up acknowledging is that only you know the answer. You will need to test a few different types of hiking socks on long hikes so that you can choose the right hiking socks that suit you exactly. Hiking socks should especially help you avoid blisters, which are one of the biggest challenges on, for example Camino.