Best skate sock?

[ryanjacks100 0]

I usually go barefeet, but I find I end up wearing out my skates sooner than I should.

Just wondering what skate socks people generally wear or think are the best. I'm thinking the thinner the better.

[Stewie 721]

My top three are Bauer premium, swiftwick, and DryMax.

[laserrobottime 149]

I love the Elite Bamboo sock. Ultra thin and tacky (in a good way!) when wet.

[Burning Bear 76]

I used to swear by the now defunct Adidas All-Sport socks even though I've seen mayflies with longer life spans. Ordinary Bauer skate socks are okay, but the super-tight cut makes them something of a headache (or is it footache?) to get on and off. They also have a nasty habit of becoming "slick" after sopping up sweat, and if your skate is even the teeniest bit too wide or long, you'll know it. I switched to Swiftwick Aspires last year and haven't looked back.

[ryanjacks100 0]

The Swiftwick's look great (from their site anyway). I've also heard that Thinees are good from a couple guys in our room for those who like the ultra thin feel. I'm going to check out the Elite Bamboo's as well.

Appreciate the input fellas.

[IPv6Freely 2092]

I wear the light grey Easton socks, because they're super thin, and being in Makos there's really not much room in there.

For goalie skates I have more room, and wear Swiftwick Aspire 4, because I like the compression and REALLY like the double thickness 5" ankle cuff protecting my leg from the potential irritation from the top edges of my goalie skates.

Now that my Makos are a bit more broken in, I'm thinking of trying the Aspire in those too, but it's hard to convince yourself to switch from something you're happy with at the risk of having a bad game because my feet hurt.

The Aspire double thickness compression cuff is FANTASTIC:

Edited May 28, 2015 by OptimusReim

[OldCY 94]

I like the Warrior Dynasty cut-resistant socks

[beerleaguecaptain 999]

I use these.. love them. Thin, stays up and stays dry. https://www.recoverysock.com/recoverysock_usa/the-recovery-sock.html

[methosb 5]

A problem I always have is my leg hair just above my ankles seem to find their way through holes in the material and get pulled up and down as I play causing some irritation.

[XjoshhyX 0]

I use Profeet, can't remember the model though. They feel super comfy and come up to my mid calf. Very nice compression and feel.

[SlaterC42 51]

I've been using the Reebok 16K Compression socks for a while now, and have been really happy. Nice and thin and super comfortable.

[qmechanic 17]

I think it's best to go with a cut-resistant sock, to avoid a gruesome skate cut injury. I've tried both Bauer and Swiftwick and they were both good. There are a few other choices as well (though I haven't tried those). Easton socks are very thin, if you want a thin sock.

[IW Team - Chase 184]

http://www.swiftwick.com/cut-resistant-hockey-sock-11772-prd1.htm

These and the Bauer NG 37.5 socks are my favorites. I really like the swiftwicks because they're still thin and breathable, unlike most cut-proof socks.

[Sniper9 530]

Bumping this bc I go through diff socks like no one's business.  Thinees were way too thin. The UA hockey liner is comfy but a bit too much padding in the sole and heel than I like bc it feels a bit bunchy in my heel with skates on. Once they wear a bit and get a bit thin I really like them though. 

Tried Hanes cotton over calf socks which are decent esp for the price but maybe a touch on the thick side. 

I want to try swiftwick... But looking at Howie's new skate socks, they almost looks identical. Can someone confirm whether the Howie's socks are actually made by swiftwick??

https://swiftwick.com/collections/hockey

https://howieshockeytape.ca/collections/skate-socks/products/pro-style-skate-socks

[BenBreeg 493]

I have been trying the Pearsox Ultralite and Thinees.  The Thinees are soft like cotton but still synthetic.  The do pill a bit but doesn’t affect performance

The Pearsox are standard nylon like cheap dress socks.  They can feel a little rough but seem to be softening a bit.  Their sizing is out of whack though.  I am 6’3” with an 11 1/2 foot.  The adult size comes halfway up my thigh.  I can wear the intermediate but the youth also fits fine.  The mite is too big for my son, too much material in the foot for his size 2 1/2 foot so he wears the Thinees.

Edited October 1, 2019 by BenBreeg

[shoot_the_goalie 281]

I use Fox River liners, but they might be too thin for your liking.

[IPv6Freely 2092]

Swiftwick is what I’ve been using for years, specifically the aspire line. Best skate sock I’ve ever used.

[clarkiestooth 235]

Elite Pro-Liner Coolmax skate socks. Ten bucks at IceWarehouse. I searched through many a sock to find something this thin yet durable.  They used to be branded CCM. I bought 3 pairs in case they discontinued them.

[Hills 712]

Verbero Mercury socks are super comfortable and often go on sale for 50% off. Thicker sock compared to the really thin ones though.

[Sniper9 530]

Thanks for the input guys. I'm staying away from socks that are ultra thin like thinees as I've already tried those and don't like them.  All I'm really looking for is a sock that's not too thick like athletic socks but not as thin as thinees...

Biggest thing is that they aren't super slick like some polyester socks can be since my skate liners are clarino and the two materials together seem to cause some slippage. 

My UA liners are actually perfect once worn in a bit and the socks roughen up on the outside a bit and aren't so smooth and soft .. but I wanted to see if there was something that wild fit that way out of box. I might be SOL..

[VegasHockey 1280]

1 hour ago, clarkiestooth said:

Elite Pro-Liner Coolmax skate socks. Ten bucks at IceWarehouse. I searched through many a sock to find something this thin yet durable.  They used to be branded CCM. I bought 3 pairs in case they discontinued them.

I like these too 

[Vet88 674]

These: https://www.icewarehouse.com/Drymax_Hockey_Skate_Socks/catpage-DRYMAXSOCK.html

They tick every box I think you are after, they are one of their best sellers and my favourite after I tried nearly everything IW sell.

[caveman27 208]

I just wear Adidas ankle socks. 😂

[Siponarius 16]

https://www.marks.com/en/copper-sole-mens-extreme-4-pack-crew-sport-socks-276453.html#276453=BLKAST&276453=6-12

 

i find the copper sole helps keep the stank down.

[ryanjacks100 0]

It’s been a few years now since this post 🙂

Me (and my kids) are still all about the Thinees.

 

Edited October 22, 2022 by ryanjacks100