Socks

When your feet start to hurt on a walk, we're always quick to blame the boots, but did you know that wearing the right kind of socks can actually help prevent a lot of soreness and blisters? If you're spending a lot of money to find the right kind of walking boot, don't forget to get the right kind of socks to go with them, your standard day to day sock may not be up to the challenge.

With so many walking/hiking socks available and at a range of prices and styles, it's difficult to know where to begin. What we really want from our walking socks is to regulate foot temperature, cushioning from walking all day, promote good circulation and of course, to help prevent those annoying blisters.

In this guide we'll take you through some walking sock basics, and some features to look out for when purchasing, so it's worth working out what the socks will be used for before you pop into store.