Skate Socks

[clarkiestooth 235]

I'm curious about what you guys use for skate socks. I've used a super thin "sanitary baseball" style sock since the 1970's, preferring the next-to-nothing feel. I think you get much better responsiveness from the skate. I've recently ordered a couple different pairs of supposedly thin skating socks from the usual online suppliers, only to find that they are thicker, like an ordinary tube sock. It's impossible to tell thickness over the internet unfortunately. Anyone have a super thin recommendation?

[marka 526]

Howdy,

I use these (edit:Bauer NG Core Performance) and find them to be quite thin.  Certainly nothing like a tube sock.

http://www.icewarehouse.com/descpage-BNCLSS.html?gclid=CjwKEAjwq5LHBRCN0YLf9-GyywYSJAAhOw6mkvpjUcp1tZSzZH_cli77ZIBGIbR02ItRRlQy8GOFdBoC1ovw_wcB

I have no idea how they compare to what you're using now though.

I seem to recall seeing them in many hockey shops, so you should be able to check them out in person?

Mark

[vsawchuk 8]

Check these out... They sell them at our rink... but here is their website- https://thinees.com/

You're welcome

[krisdrum 233]

Swiftwick makes really nice thin socks.  Haven't tried the hockey specific ones, but the shorter length socks are pretty darn thin and "second skin" around the foot, but a bit thicker (and compression) up above the ankle.  Most cycling specific socks are also very thin, moisture wicking options.  Nothing like a cotton tube sock.

[Davideo 99]

I have used hiking liner socks for years with good success.

[mickz 107]

1 hour ago, krisdrum said:

Swiftwick makes really nice thin socks.  Haven't tried the hockey specific ones, but the shorter length socks are pretty darn thin and "second skin" around the foot, but a bit thicker (and compression) up above the ankle.  Most cycling specific socks are also very thin, moisture wicking options.  Nothing like a cotton tube sock.

The Swiftwick socks have been the best I've ever used.  I have trouble finding them locally so I've settled for the Bauer premium socks.

[krisdrum 233]

8 minutes ago, mickz said:

The Swiftwick socks have been the best I've ever used.  I have trouble finding them locally so I've settled for the Bauer premium socks.

Yeah, incredible for cycling too.  I luckily "stumbled" upon them when I won 2 pair in a contest I entered.  Probably would have never tried them otherwise.  Basically all I skate in. 

[tcraig 42]

I always used to go barefoot, but started wearing socks a few years ago since I noticed I went through skates much faster barefoot...I sweat like crazy and definitely feel like it was breaking down my skates more.  I've settled on the base level "core" Bauer socks - I've found them to be thinner than the more premium versions they offer.  Pretty happy with them. 

[IPv6Freely 2096]

3 hours ago, krisdrum said:

Swiftwick makes really nice thin socks.  Haven't tried the hockey specific ones, but the shorter length socks are pretty darn thin and "second skin" around the foot, but a bit thicker (and compression) up above the ankle.  Most cycling specific socks are also very thin, moisture wicking options.  Nothing like a cotton tube sock.

These are what I use. Aspire four. They're extremely form fitting and the compression above the ankle is nice. I especially like them because of how short goalie skates are, so it's also a bit of added protection from the top edge of the skates. Not sure if needed, but hey why not. 

[GreatestAmericanBeardo 258]

I use Darn Tough hiking socks.  100% merino.  wicks sweat, antimicrobial, and super soft.   Buy the ultra light, don't get the cushioned ones, well not for hockey.  I have some of the cushioned ones for all the boy scouts stuff i have to do now with my oldest. and they too, are the best sock i've EVER worn 

Go figure, these are the ones I rock.  and I'll grab a pair anytime i have an extra 20 bucks kicking round  (yes, yes. i know $20 is a lot for socks.)

 

Edit: and they are guaranteed for life 

[LoneStar77 25]

I've got 2 pairs of the Under Armour Hockey Liner socks (https://www.underarmour.com/en-ca/mens-hockey-liner-sock/pid8503173) & 1 pair of the UA Elite Liner Socks (https://www.underarmour.com/en-us/1240856/pcid1240856_.  The Elite version is definitely thinner & therefore I like them a bit better.  I prefer the black liner socks to the white (I have 2 pairs of white ones that I used to use for hockey, but now they mainly get used if I go to a public skate).

[Larry54 243]

I've started wearing these Fox River WICK DRY® COOLMAX® LINER socks. I especially like that they're thin and have a very smooth texture all the way up to the cuff.

[jgold47 12]

I wear an underarmour compression hockey sock.  They're grey adn black. I cant wear anything else without it hurting....