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dry socks?

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help please, need to know what socks to get, my boots are 11'', water proff. what i have when i ride the calf of my legs sweat more than my feet causing them to get cold. Hunters have told me what to get But, they are not riding in the wind with chaps on. thanks.
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I think merino wool socks are best for cold weather, and my personal favorites are Timberlands. Wool has moisture-wicking properties.
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Yes. Second the Merino Wool. They work for me and my feet SWEAT. Avoid cotton, it holds the moisture in.
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Thanks for the reply.
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