Can I really wear a pair of merino wool socks when I'm active and exercising? The answer is yes! Many people think that wool socks such as merino socks are something you should only use in the colder months of winter. But the fact is that socks with merino are excellent for both everyday life and sports all year round. Merino wool has fantastic properties as it keeps your feet dry and odor-free all day long, and this way you can feel fresh all day long regardless of whether you're at work or doing sports. Below we list the most important things you need to know about merino wool socks, and why they are so great for outdoor activities!
Why should I wear merino wool socks?
Merino wool is a natural material that comes from the merino sheep. The wool of the merino sheep is very soft and thin compared to regular wool which is more prickly, which is why you can wear merino directly against the skin without it itching. Socks and other garments made of merino wool are therefore the perfect material to wear closest to the body both for everyday life and training.
Merino wool also has the fantastic property of adapting to the body's temperature; the wool warms when it's cold and cools when it's hot! In addition, socks made of merino wool don't smell as the wool is naturally odor-repellent. Wool socks With merino, it is therefore suitable all year round, but especially good during the winter months when it is cold and wet outside.
7 benefits of merino wool socks:
- You keep your feet dry and sweat-free
- You will avoid chafing and blisters .
- Merino socks keep you warm when it's cold, and cool when it's hot .
- Merino wool socks are odor-repellent .
- Merino is soft and comfortable against the skin.
- Merino wool socks don't itch.
- Merino is a natural material – biodegradable and recyclable.
Merino socks for training and other outdoor activities
Because merino socks help your feet maintain a comfortable temperature, you can use them regardless of your outdoor activity. You can wear your merino socks all day without them getting sweaty, sticky, or smelly. Of course, you can wash merino socks as usual, but you don't need to wash them as often as other sports socks.
The material you should avoid wearing on your feet when exercising or during the cold winter months is cotton. Cotton socks may be comfortable on a cool summer day, but when you exercise and get sweaty, they wrap around your feet like a wet blanket - you get cold, frozen and get more easily chafed. You should therefore use merino socks or socks made of functional material when exercising and during colder months. The absolute best thing is to wear sports socks made of a mixture of merino wool and functional material. The merino wool blend means that the socks fit perfectly around the foot, are warm and repel moisture. Plus, they last longer!
Merino wool socks for running, hiking and skiing
Whether you're going for a run, hike or ski, you can benefit from using a pair of merino wool socks. There are different types of merino wool socks adapted to the activity. These have a mixture of merino wool and functional materials for the best comfort and function:
- Are you going snowboarding or slaloming? In winter, a pair of merino ski socks will keep you warm all day on the ski slopes. A pair of high alpine socks are both breathable and comfortable on the calves.
- On the cross-country ski trail you have thinner ski boots and may therefore need a pair of thicker ones. cross-country skiing socks which transports moisture away, is warm and has a good fit over the foot.
- On the trail, you should wear a pair of merino wool running socks when it's wet and cold outside. Wool is a must on cooler days on the run as merino running socks keep you warm even when they get damp and wet!
- Are you going to be hiking in the woods and fields? It is especially important to avoid chafing and blisters. For a longer hike, you should pack some Hiking socks in merino wool that bind moisture plus keep you dry and free from chafing. This way you can enjoy nature and hiking to the fullest, and not have to worry about chafing and blisters.
Merino socks even in summer?
Can I wear merino socks in the summer? Although it may sound strange, the answer is an obvious yes! A pair of thin merino wool socks can be the most comfortable thing you can wear in the summer. Merino wool regulates the temperature of your feet and keeps them dry and fresh all day long. That's why thin merino socks are perfect for the warmer seasons. Merino fiber actively absorbs sweat from your skin and then releases the sweat through evaporation. Did you know that merino fiber can absorb up to 35% of its own weight in moisture before the sock feels wet? This makes merino socks a great addition to your wardrobe for your summer activities such as running and hiking.
Sports socks with 37.5® Technology and merino wool
In order for your wool sports socks to last a long time and fit well on your foot, your socks should be made of a merino wool blend, i.e. a mix of merino wool and functional material. This way you get a 100% fit and the risk of the socks sliding around on your foot is minimal. One of the best - if not the absolute best - functional material on the market is 37.5 technology . It is a yarn made of natural material that is extremely quick-drying, has good breathability and keeps your training socks odor-free. A combination of merino wool and 37.5® Technology means that you get sports socks with a perfect fit that can withstand the toughest conditions!
There are many different types of merino wool socks to choose from. The important thing is to think about what you will use the sock for as there are socks adapted for each activity. We hope that we have clarified the benefits and function of merino socks. Please contact us at Gococo if you have more questions about choosing wool socks or other socks!
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