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Point 6 Hiking Socks : Not My Father's Wool Socks
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I went in search of some fall color on a recent autumn weekend. The weather and scenery were everything I expected at this time of year in the northwest cool, wet, and breathtakingly beautiful.
One of the reasons I had such a great day was that I was wearing a new pair of medium cushion, mini-crew merino wool socks from Point 6.
Merino wool is not the heavy, scratchy, bulky wool that past generations were familiar with. It's a soft, fine-textured fiber from a specific kind of sheep that retains the warmth and durability of traditional wool but is much more pleasant when worn against the skin.
The Point 6 mini-crew style is the perfect height for my low-top boots. I appreciated that they didn't migrate down over the course of several hours of walking, so I didn't have to stop for sock adjustments during my hike. I found the cushion to be plush and cozy but not overly bulky. Because of their plushiness, I also love just wearing them around the house.
Point 6 makes men's and women's merino wool socks for a multitude of winter and summer activities, as well as for casual wear.
Note: I found that these socks were fitted more toward the large end of the stated size range.
(EDITOR'S note: We'll be adding more reviews of Point 6 socks throughout November.)
Bottom LIne: Great socks just make the day better no matter what I'm doing.--A.S. (Nov 09)
BUY ONLINE : $16, click to shop
Manufacturer's Site: www.point6.com
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When hiking or camping, always carry the "10 Essentials": Extra clothing, extra food and water, lighter or water-proof matches and fire starter, map in waterproof envelope, compass, pocket knife, sunscreen and sunglasses, flashlight or headlamp, first aid kit, emergency shelter. Source: Seattle Mountain Rescue and Seattle Mountaineers. |
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