Your favorite hiking socks?

[indigoiis]

Alpaca socks - the extreme hikers from Americas Alpacas are lightweight, dry easily, and not itchy. I love mine! Just don't put them in the dryer or they will felt. You can likely get them at your local alpaca farm during National Alpaca Farm Days September 26 & 27.

Link to National alpaca farm days (find a farm near you...) http://www.nationalalpacafarmdays.com/default.html

Link to Americas' Alpacas (to buy the xtreme hiker sock if you can't find a farm near you) http://americasalpaca.com/

[SadieKate]

I am a huge fan of both Teko and Balega. Teka has socks (including wool) for a variety of sports. Balega is more centered on running but their trail running socks might be perfect. I love both brands

http://www.tekosocks.com/index.html
http://www.shopatron.com/home/index/423.0.1.1

I find that I'm only buying SmartWool socks for skiing or casual wear, but I'm going to invest in some Teko ski socks this winter.

I know TE carries Balega but not sure which models.

[BleeckerSt_Girl]

I wear thin wool socks in the summer, thick wool socks in spring and autumn, and double wool socks in the winter for walking/biking more than an hour outdoors.
wool cushions really well, I never get blisters. Cotton/poly socks will rub raw spots on my feet on a long walk. It also breathes well in the heat, and insulates well in the cold.

[roadie gal]

I wear a thin sock liner made of polypro with a wool sock, usually Columbia or some other cheap brand, on top. The polypro wicks away a lot of the sweat and the double sock keeps me from getting blisters.

[Reesha]

Dahlgren alpaca day hikers and backpackers! They are fantastic-- never a blister. They also last a little longer than smartwools do.

[Owlie]

I have a couple pairs of LL Bean's socks that I rather like.