While most serious hikers will swear that hiking socks are worth the cost, it is understandable that you don’t want to shell out $25 for a pair of socks.  The

Considering that you can buy a pair of socks for less than $1 at some stores, it seems ridiculous to shell out $20 (or more!) for a pair of “hiking”

Hiking in winter with cold toes and feet isn’t just a miserable experience, it can be downright dangerous.  When your feet get cold, the blood vessels get smaller and less

One common problem that hikers have is foot swelling.  This is bad enough if you are going on a short hike, but even worse if you are thru-hiking.  Many thru-hikers

When it comes to preventing blisters while hiking, shoes get the most attention.  However, if you don’t have the right socks, you’ll still get blisters.  Many experienced hikers wear two