Mohair Socks, Hiking Socks or Army Socks?

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I'm thinking of going out on a non-stop, long distance (hundreds of miles+), roads and hills exercise without many breaks and I could do with getting an idea about which type of quality socks I should be wearing. I don't want my feet to break half way through the journey so I need some quality socks.

I've seen the more pro socks in outdoors/camping shops but I don't know about quality names in these types of socks. Army socks from army surplus stores are a thought I've had but not checked out yet. I've also heard of Mohair socks which are supposed to be hard wearing, very comfortable and they don't smell after using them!

I don't know which types of socks to go for but I want to find some that will last long periods of wear without messing my feet up. I need socks that will be hardwearing and last a long time, that will do a good job of not giving me blisters, that will be comfortable, breathable, warm, and if they don't smell after use all the better! :rotfl:

Can anyone advise me on which socks are quality socks that can do what I need of them. Which brands are well known for quality? Are Army or Mohair socks known to be any good?

Thanks

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I need opinions from Hikers, Campers and all the outdoors and exercise people who use quality sock to keep their feet in good and comfortable condition whilsts they're out and about.

Please checkout my last post above, I need some quality long lasting socks. Who are a good make of sock?

linz

I find that as long as your socks arent too thick and your feet have room to move around, the majority of the pairs sold at outdoor shops would do the job. The trick is to wear a pair of cotton ankle socks underneath the other pair, cuts down the rubbing and blisters. make sure you get loads of zinc oxide tape to tape up your feet if you do get bad blisters, and if poss, build up to long distances until your feet get used to the boots you will be wearing.