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kimchi wrote: ↑Sun Oct 15, 2023 9:23 pm

kimchi wrote: ↑Wed Sep 27, 2023 3:14 am

michaelangelo wrote: ↑Thu Sep 21, 2023 10:18 pm Weird one but.. Stance X Injiji X Scotty Wittlake socks. Yeah, they’re weird toe socks. I could never get my feet to stop being clammy and would end up being freezing cold in a variety of conditions. Those thin, stick-on toe warmers were a band aid fix for awhile. Different boots, plenty of different socks, anti-sweat lotion, etc. Found a random pair at my local shop in 2014, no one was buying them. Owner gave me a pair for free, changed my life! I think I have 6-7 pairs in rotation now and will seek them out once a season or so for back ups.

Might be something to do this. This post inspired me to bust out my dormant Injinjis for an hour at the skate park. My feet cramped less and maybe all in my head, but I had a really good session... I was just feeling it today. Gonna keep them in rotation for a bit and see how I feel.

I've never tried them on snow, might give it a shot. I've talked at length about my boot fit / foot pain issues. Most of those are resolved with Adidas but my feet still cramp up occasionally. Maybe "weird toe socks" get me a little bit closer to 100% painfree.

Experimented with a bunch of different socks the past month skating, running, and lifting. Provisional rankings:

1. Injinjis toe socks.
2. A few pairs with dedicated left and right socks from Bombas, Stance, and Shred Sox
3. Various "universal fit" socks, from cheap Costco Adidas to ultrathin Smartwools.

I have better underfoot awareness and less foot cramping going bottom-to-top on my list. From 3 to 2 is drastic. From 2 to 1 is less drastic but noticeable.

I'm a split millisecond faster in making adjustments and reacting to what's happening underneath me. I can't tell the difference 95% of the time, but the 5% tends to be critical moments: exploding upwards on a power clean, sudden lateral cuts while running, riding crust on a skateboard, reacting to losing my footing on a hike, etc.

After the experiment, I'm planning to switching over entirely to toe or at least L/R dedicated socks for any athletic activity. Whenever I've hurt myself, I've flubbed on one of those critical moments I mentioned. If I can save myself a few injuries and some wear and tear ahead of my impending middle age, well worth the investment.

eleveneightnate wrote: ↑Thu Nov 23, 2023 11:15 am Add these to the list. Picked them up last weekend, they're merino blend and super thin. I don't think I'll ever go back to bulky cushioned riding socks.


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kimchi wrote: ↑Fri Sep 22, 2023 2:08 pm 2. High quality socks. Speaking for experience, the difference between the $25 Burton sock and the $35 Burton sock is enormous. I have a cheap set I got for free I literally never wear, and the high-end option I paid for with my own money. The pricier socks perform better because of less foot slip, retains shape better, can be worn for multiple days before needing to be washed, protect against blisters better, etc.

coleslawed wrote: ↑Thu Nov 23, 2023 7:59 pm ultralight merino ftw

unsuspected wrote: ↑Thu Nov 23, 2023 12:58 pm

eleveneightnate wrote: ↑Thu Nov 23, 2023 11:15 am Add these to the list. Picked them up last weekend, they're merino blend and super thin. I don't think I'll ever go back to bulky cushioned riding socks.


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Im all in on ultra thin merino socks. My feet gets way too sweaty for anything else. Have a pair or two of those and the compression version Bought some Smartwool cheap to try.