How to choose ski and snowboard socks?

Thickness is the primary factor that protects against the cold; it’s achieved through a loop weave. The weave and composition of the sock will guarantee a real and constant supply of warmth. To do so, natural products are blended such as wool for its heat-retaining power and synthetic materials (such as polyester) for their capacity to wick away perspiration.

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The more intense your exercise is, the more important it is that your socks are thin and can wick away perspiration. Conversely, the less intense your activity, the thicker the sock you will need. Our 50 ski sock is the warmest design as it has a 98% acrylic composition, but isn’t very breathable. It should be avoided by those who perspire a lot, but are a great choice for skiers doing less intense levels of activity, who perspire less or who often feel the cold at the extremities during days out on the slopes.

It’s ideal to have the sock extend slightly beyond the boot, usually to the middle of the shin. This allows for:

➤ Prevention of irritation: The sock covers the sensitive areas where the boot is likely to rub.

➤ Better insulation: It helps to maintain heat around the calves.

➤ Prevention of the entry of snow: In the case of a fall, it reduces the likelihood of snow getting into the ski boot.

Whatever your level, whatever your activity, it’s important to choose the right size so that the sock envelops the foot optimally, neither too wide nor too tight. A sock that is too big can quickly lead to blisters. In fact, if there is too much material around the foot, there’s a higher likelihood of folds forming, or areas of friction between the sock and the skin. Try your sock on before you leave for winter sports to check that it fits your foot optimally without too much compression.