As AT & IAT Thru-Hiker, I don't like it!

By Western Ranked #1037 - Socks June 12, 2009

Well, this is not a trekking socks as you would expect it to be.

My mid-weight Smartwool socks actually lasts longer than those x-socks. The x-sock's biggest weakness is where the thin part of it attaches to the cushion in ankle/heel area. You'll have to watch those spot & stitch it up in order to prevent the hole getting bigger & being gonerso fast! I'll say it's good for only 200 to 300 miles. I like the cushion but again the thin fabric on the bottom of feet at arches gets worn out fast as well. The thin part of it is sock's BIGGEST weakness.

It is not blister proof when breaking in a shoes so you'll have to take care of your hot spots just like if you would have in your silk liner & smartwool (my now preferred method on AT as Thru-hiker- one pairs of each lasts me more than 600 miles)

The silver ions just doesn't work when it's raining constantly and ranks just like any other socks. The best way to prevent the odors is to wash em often to get the bacteria & dirt out!

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