Are these socks warmer than socks that have wool in the material?
75987
Very warm and comfortable. Wore them in South Dakota on a motorcycle in May when it was in the 40's and raining. Haven't been there in winter and don't plan on it. The socks did what they were supposed to do! Kept my feet warm!
75988
I can't compare as I have never had any with wool, but these are okay, just don't stay warm very long and batteries need to be charged or replaced quite frequently. They are okay and I feel are worth the money I paid but I wouldn't recommend for really cold areas.
75989
These socks are very soft, warm and thick. I wear them to bed because of damage to feet by chemo. They are so thick I would never wear with shoes.
75990
My wife has MS and her body temperature fluctuates more so than normal. She has found the socks to be very warm and soothing, where as wool etc. socks do not.
75991
I don't know personally...but my wife has cold feet all the time and when she wears these she does not! She has been very happy with these socks.
1615362
Hello, Yes, I wear them for daily wear as well as running. My impression is that my feet stay a little more dray and warm than in regular wool socks. The only downside is that they are low so your ankles will show if your pants aren't long enough.
1278749
They were a gift for my son who lives where it doesn't get terribly cold. I wear Smartwool socks when hiking, and in cold weather (colder than 30 degrees) I wear them with thinsulate lined boots.
916487
No, for that you might want to try light weight Smartwool socks. These are for hot weather, they are very thin.
1841405
Truly I do not know. If I had to hazard a guess, I would say no. I'm very happy with them and they are thick and warm. They do not itch me at all. If you are allergic to wool, you may want o call the manufacture. I don't remember if there is anything in the description. Sorry I could not be more helpful.
1909854
I'm sorry but I have never worn wool socks nor gone skiing. This is my first time needing warmer socks. I am in my 60's and have just recently begun having cold feet. I notice that after I wear them in slippers or shoes for several hours, some perspiration seems to accumulate inside the socks and causes my feet to be less warm, although still way better than it would be with regular cotton socks.
509576
Yes. I get cold feet, too. These socks keep my feet toasty- and without making them sweaty!
1515074
Normally yes - they are only warm to the touch. But if you leave them on too long they can get hot to the touch. Good luck!
1278750
Depends on boots, if good boots and enough room a thinner inner pair covered by hiking socks will keep your feet warmer
1814858
They add very little bulk, so they should fit well under tighter shoes. But, as a word of caution and in response to the reviewers who said the socks did not help keep their feet warm, you need to be aware of one of the principals in effect for warmth; you need to isolate a layer of warm air next to your skin. So, if you do not allow enough room around the socks, the warming effect will be greatly minimized.
1676824
I've only used them in cold weather so far, and they are warmer than cotton sheets, which in this case is a good thing.
406650
Yes. Although these aren't a heavy weight sock, they are very warm for wearing in a cold house without slippers.
1467850
i wear the merino wool, ones year around and i love them . i personally don't like the lighter ones, but my daughter loves them , i do not think the lighter ones has enough padding . i would try both and decide from there. the socks last forever.
1909851
Hi!It's hard to compare these with socks woolen socks, because unfortunately I did not have warm woolen socks :-(But I can tell you that they have enough heat at a temperature of -20 degrees Celsius in heavy leather shoes with steel toes, which have the property very good "absorb" cold.
1890219
What a good question! I searched the bag the socks come in--no luck. They feel like they are made out of cotton or cotton blend.
1431161
The socks that I have used and washed were also electric dried and they do not appear to have any shrinkage.
3390
These are definitely warm! The lining is very warm and soft - I would say they are the warmest sweatpants that I own. They aren't thermal or anything like that, but great for lounging and warmer than the knit-type sweatpants that I have from VS and some other comparable places. Hope this helps.