Smartwool vs. UnderArmour socks?
 

If you had to buy one would you get the Smartwool Medium weight hunting socks or the Under Armour Cold Gear boot sock (not the thin sock)?

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SmartWool

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They both have wool, but the Smaertwool have more. The UnderArmour are 41% olefin and 41%wool.

Anyone know what olefin is?

Thanks

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My cold weather sock set up for the Colorado mountains is theSmartwool socks over the thin poly pro liners. If your feet get cold from sitting, then insert the thin footwarmer pads.

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Yeah I have both, they both keep my feet warm. I really dont have a problem with cold feet.The one thing I do know is any sock, wool,cotton,etc.. are worthless without a GOOD LINER!! IMO!

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well i like rocky mountian wool socks, they keep my feet so warm.

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Basic Principles of Olefin Fiber Production — Olefin fibers (polypropylene and polyethylene) are products of the polymerization of propylene and ethylene gases. For the products to be of use as fibers, polymerization must be carried out under controlled conditions with special catalysts that give chains with few branches. Olefin fibers are characterized by their resistance to moisture and chemicals. Of the two, polypropylene is the more favored for general textile applications because of its higher melting point; and the use of polypropylene has progressed rapidly since its introduction. The fibers resist dyeing, so colored olefin fibers are produced by adding dye directly to the polymer prior to or during melt spinning. A range of characteristics can be imparted to olefin fibers with additives, variations in the polymer, and by use of different process conditions.
Olefin Fiber Characteristics
[ul][ul][*]Able to give good bulk and cover[*]Abrasion resistant[*]Colorfast[*]Quick drying[*]Low static[*]Resistant to deterioration from chemicals, mildew, perspiration, rot and weather[*]Thermally bondable[*]Stain and soil resistant[*]Strong[*]Sunlight resistant[*]Dry hand; wicks body moisture from the skin[*]Very comfortable[*]Very lightweight (olefin fibers have the lowest specific gravity of all fibers) [/ul][/ul]

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Thanks, thats what I needed to know.

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Smartwool.I am a huge fan of any thing smartwool.The stuff performs,socks,long underwear,and their warmth to weight ratio is outstanding!

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Where do you all buy the smartwool socks! After a motorcycle wreck (yrs ago) They borrowed a vein from one leg to put in damaged leg. Now I have two main veins in each leg instead of three. Feet get cold easy....just been wearing tubesocks and toastie toes. There not bulky and put them in between tubesocks and heavy socks.
seems to be working pretty good, they don't get overly hot either. Would like to try the smartwool though!

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cabelas is where I ordered mine

In terms of socks, I'd look into merino socks - therefore, SmartWool in this case.

However, if you're on a budget, there are quite a few discount packs you can get (as merino wool can be pricey). Personally, I've tried lots of brands including Smartwool, Icebreaker. Currently my favourite is Darn Tough (Vermont made, lifetime guarantee). I've also made a list of my favourite merino wool socks if you're interested.

Anyone here try heavy alpaca socks? I've heard they are all the rage but will they work for a stand hunter. I have many kinds and brands of socks in my quest for warm feet and none have worked, thus my interest in alpaca socks.