What to Wear Heli Skiing: 5 of the Best Ski Socks
A while ago we had a look at the often-overlooked importance of ski socks when planning what gear to take when packing for a heli skiing holiday. Here are our recommendations for the best socks to keep you feet warm and dry throughout those long, epic, heli ski filled days.
Columbia Men’s Winter Ski Socks
These super-warm socks from adventure giants Columbia are made from technologically-advanced fabric called Thermolite. If you can believe it, the heat channeling capabilities of polar bears are actually the inspiration for this incredible material. Not only this, Columbia have incorporated an original technology, called Omni-Dry, that keeps your feet free from sweat moisture, as it is wicked away from your skin. That’s a lot of technology in ‘just’ a pair of socks!
SmartWool PHD Light Ski Socks
Packing in yet more innovative technology, these ultra-comfy ski socks from SmartWool feature a four-degree fit system as well as the wonderfully named WOW technology. As well as keeping your feet securely in the right place within your boots, the WOW technology actually helps protect each foot from shocks and impacts, keeping you skiing harder, for longer.
Teko Men’s Merino Ski Light Sock
Perhaps the comfiest socks in our top 5 rundown, the merino wool will keep these babies on your feet from first thing in the boot room till last thing at night. As comfy relaxing in the lounge as tearing down the mountain, these socks from Teko also feature a nice high-calf design in case all that merino wool wasn’t enough.
Icebreaker Men’s Skier Mid Socks
Another pair of socks here providing cushioning against nasty landings, the Icebreaker variety also includes the choice of either medium or light cushioning. With an enhanced shape and fit these will be comfortable all day long, seamlessly contouring to the angles of your feet. And it goes without mention, warmth and dryness is, of course, fully provided for.
Under Armour Men’s Rollin Ski Socks
A light feeling pair of socks here from Under Armour, they get our vote, as you will hardly even notice you’re wearing them. Keeping your feet warm and dry, but at the same time inexplicably ‘light’, they will have you performing at the top of your game all day long. Despite their lightness, Under Armour has somehow also managed to fully pad your heels and toes, providing a totally cushioned area. What more do you need from a pair of socks?!
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