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displanner
04-14-2001, 09:46 AM
I am bringing both sandals and sneakers when we go to WDW this summer, but I would like to know which brand name and style of socks will help to keep my feet dry and not too hot?

Any suggestions?

pumba
04-14-2001, 10:09 AM
and absorb the sweat from the sneakers and your feet....they really were very comfortable too.....you can either buy them individually or by the bag full....of six


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mattlm
04-14-2001, 11:15 AM
My wife and I wear Thorlo hiking socks. They are very good at keeping your feed dry (thus cool). If you are really serious, pick up some undersocks with them.

stacy6552
04-14-2001, 11:22 AM
we used regular cotton socks, but last summer while we were there, we sprayed our feet with spray deoderant first. had no problems!

Hodar1
04-14-2001, 11:53 AM
They aren't cheap, but are definitely the best socks I've ever worn. Figure around $8-12/pair. But they last! Find'em on sale, or check out REI's Home Page (http://www.rei.com) and look'em up. I bought about 10 pair 3 years ago, and wear'em every day. Here it is, 3 years later, and not a single hole in any of the socks, they have faded a bit, but are still absorbent, the elastic is holding out great, and they still feel awesome. Some socks are cheap, and you end up wearing them once, then tossing (which is a valid approach, throwing $10 at a package of cheap sweatsocks just for WDW, then tossing). But Thorlo's are more of an investment for years of wear.

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displanner
04-14-2001, 01:36 PM
Thanks for the suggestions!

PaulaJ
04-15-2001, 04:05 PM
Love those Thorlo socks!! Feet energizers and blister preventers!

TwoOldPoohs
04-15-2001, 04:42 PM
If you have a TJMaxx nearby, look for Thorlos there. I found some for 3.99/pair!

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EpcotKilterFan
04-26-2001, 08:36 PM
Thank you TwooldPoohs!!! I went to TJMaxx and bought a few pairs at $3.99!!

Saved me a bit of $$$

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Beverly Lynn
04-27-2001, 07:06 AM
undersocks?????

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Thumper's Dad
04-27-2001, 08:01 AM
Undersocks are most often called Liners, or Liner Socks. They're sometimes made of CoolMax and really wick the moisture away and into your outer sock.

Ted

clkelley
04-27-2001, 10:29 AM
Sock Liners also help prevent blisters because they are thinner and fit your foot better than a sweat sock, so the outer sweat sock is rubbing against the liner instead of your foot and therefore, more resistant to blisters.

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jennymouse
04-27-2001, 10:29 AM
Try 100% cotton but before you put on the socks put antiperspirant on your feet. I did this two weeks ago and it works great--no blisters except the day I forgot to put any on.

jennymouse

Beverly Lynn
04-27-2001, 12:38 PM
Thanks!

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pas
04-27-2001, 03:17 PM
I like socks with Cool Max and have found various brands in Kmart, Sears and Foot Locker. Kmart carries Cool Max socks for kids too!