I wrote this over at the other site... I have many years of thin color microfiber socks for menswear, but never ever used them on the trail - if you guys wear thin socks hiking other than summer, I am all ears...
"Here is some honest advice, and I agree with most of the posts above hit the trails now and test out your theory. But know this - I have been hiking since I was ten - that's some 40 years, my recent new Podiatrist, told me there is 0 fat in the pads of my feet - Long term a Smart wool thick sock (polypropylene) mixed with other fibers and zero cotton is the way to go, it adds the cushion we need. Many here hang on to their socks and shoe's way too long... It is not unheard of that trail runners last 1/3 the trip of the AT - New Balance wears out quick two! I replaced mine when the tread disappeared - that was annually. This thin sock/Gortex has me in knots... I don't get it - I am clearly old school.
Its your feet - go forth...."
"Here is some honest advice, and I agree with most of the posts above hit the trails now and test out your theory. But know this - I have been hiking since I was ten - that's some 40 years, my recent new Podiatrist, told me there is 0 fat in the pads of my feet - Long term a Smart wool thick sock (polypropylene) mixed with other fibers and zero cotton is the way to go, it adds the cushion we need. Many here hang on to their socks and shoe's way too long... It is not unheard of that trail runners last 1/3 the trip of the AT - New Balance wears out quick two! I replaced mine when the tread disappeared - that was annually. This thin sock/Gortex has me in knots... I don't get it - I am clearly old school.
Its your feet - go forth...."
Be wise enough to walk away from the nonsense around you!