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hikers, ramblers, long distance power walkers: what socks and shoes please?

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racingheart · 03/09/2013 19:15

I'm doing a walking marathon in two weeks time and another two weeks after that. Shock

Footwear could be:

hiking boots (old, bit knackered, heavy leather, tiny but tight but not uncomfortable and don't rub.)

MBTs - by far the most comfortable but slippery when off road, especially if there's any scrambling to do

running shoes. Newish. Light as air, but not very cushioned and they felt when I tested them on a six- mile power walk today, as though they needed really soft, well padded sock to go with them.


Can anyone recommended a brand of incredibly cushioned, very soft, cotton rich socks for power-walkers?

And can anyone advise on which shoes? I even wondered about packing a spare pair in my backpack so if one pair starts rubbing I can swap them. Got to complete the marathon in 8 hours, so it's pretty non-stop power-walking to get through it on time.

Thanks for any advice.

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LadyMud · 04/09/2013 11:12

Merino socks would probably be better than cotton. Good brands include Icebreaker and Smartwool. A reluctant convert, as I thought wool would be itchy, and shrink in the wash - but I was wrong on both counts. Although a bit pricey, they do last for ages.

racingheart · 04/09/2013 13:50

Thank you LadyMud. I wanted to avoid wool for the same reasons, and that they might get a bit hot on a long fast walk. But will try both brands. Happy to pay if they will last the day in comfort.

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PepeLePew · 08/09/2013 22:33

You definitely need merino socks...they are amazing. And not sweaty in the heat. I did a 20km hike with 950m of ascent in 28 degree heat last month and my feet were blissfully comfortable.And my feet didn't smell .

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