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Re: socks

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ND Sol wrote:I think that with the quality of socks nowadays such as the SmartWool you have, the need for liners has been greatly reduced. As a prophylactic, I do use Band-Aid Friction Block Stick each morning before I start out.
I usually wear liners and while I think they help to a degree they are not a panacea. If your shoes or boots don't fit properly or aren't broken in, you can still get blisters. And I agree that Friction Block Stick is helpful as well.
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Re: socks

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Is Friction Block Stick the same thing as Body Glide?
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Thx ND, ill check that out
thx Ohioguy-will look at that too
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Darn Tough are my favorites. Summer or winter. Merino wool.
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Re: socks

Post by Talusman »

Wigwam's "coolmax" fabric socks.
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