Men's Cold Weather Boot Sock

For my needs, these Carhartt Men's Extremes Cold Weather Socks worked great. The Carhartt name alone means quality and perfromance. Having put these on and wearing my winter boots, these fit perfect for me. They are 70% Acrylic, 15% Wool, 13% Nylon and 1% Lycra. I don't live in an extreme cold weather area, but it does get cold and sometimes very cold. Just make sure you have room in your boots for thick or winter socks. 1/2 size larger at least is what you should be wearing to offset the additional thickness in your boots. Otherwise, you get that tight bulging feet that begin to hurt due to tightness of what you are wearing, lack of ability to wick moisture and the air pocket of warmth created. You get everything pressed against your feet, your feet lose circulation and the cold just burns right through onto your feet and your feet feels it and gets ice cold fast despite what you are wearing on them. Make sure your boots can accommodate thicker socks. If not, get a pair of winter boots 1/2 size larger for the winter or cold weather when you need them. You can still wear hose 1/2 size larger boots in the summer with thick hiking socks that breath and wick moisture. The thickness of these socks are fairly thick, but they are very comfortable. If you need a thinner pair of Winter wool socks, you can try the Carhartt Triple Blend Cold Weather socks. Carhartt Men's Triple Blend Thermal Boot Socks, HeatherGrey, 10-13 Sock/6-12 Shoe They are thinner in construction and are sleeker than the Extremes ones. The Triple Blend ones are 43% Acrylic, 21% Polyester, 19% Wool, 16% Nylon and 1% Lycra. They have a little bit more % of wool, but the combination of other materials makes for a sleeker, thinner sock and is not as warm as the Extremes one. From what I read, they are popular with our US military men and women abroad that request things from home to wear on their feet in their boots. If you need really warm socks the Carhartt Arctic Wool Heavtweight Cold Weather socks are the thickest warmest work socks they have available that I am aware. Carhartt Men's Arctic Wool Heavy Boot Socks, Brown, 10-13 Sock/6-12 Shoe They are the ones for bad weather situations for those working on fishing boats and in the snow and arctic conditions. They are 85% Wool, 6% Nylon, 4% Polyester, 1% Lycra and 4% Other Fibers. They are thicker than the Extremes socks for sure. If you buy them, make sure you know everything you need to know about wool socks and the proper size boots to wear with these wool socks or else you may suffer from pain and cold rather than gain from comfort and warmth. As for the Extremes ones from Carhartt, they work best for me. They provide excellent warmth. My feet stay dry from the moisture wicking. And, my feet don't overheat from wearing them. The 15% wool content limits any uncomfortable feeling with wearing wool socks, and they add enough to my needs for warmth working with my own body temperature creating a good warm air pocket in my boots. I recommend these socks for those that have the right boots for them. Otherwise, the Triple Blend ones may work better for you for the boots you have if they are not sized for additional thickness from winter socks. They may not be as warm by a little bit , but you would be wearing the right size socks that work with your boots and moisture wicking occurs, drying your feet and creating that warm air pocket of comfort. Your socks and boots have to work together for your feet otherwise one or both work against you. If you plan on wearing sock liners as well, the Carhartt sock liners are quality and comfortable, but they will add more thickness under your socks and in your boots. So, be prepared to have the right size boots if you are planning to wear both Winter wool socks and sock liners as well. Carhartt Men's 3 Pack Liner Socks, Black, 10-13 Sock/6-12 Shoe They will work together as log as you use them together in the right situation on your feet. If you are just looking for socks to keep your feet warm when you sleep or walking around the home, these are perfect. Stay away from Cotton socks even at home or sleeping in cold weather. Cotton absorbs moisture and your feet freeze.

This was the first year with our cold and wet Boston winters that I finally decided to buy suitable socks to wear with my boots. Every year I have suffered with cold feet plus with having them get a little damp. These cushioned, moisture-wicking crew socks featuring ribbed cuff and reinforced sole are absolutely amazing. I did much research and chose these socks and am very happy I did. They are so well made - thick and durable. When I put them on I was struck by how thick they were and how it honestly felt like I was walking on clouds due to their softness. They ride far up beyond my ankles but manage to not be too hot. So the softness and thickness was great but how would they actually work. We have had 3 major snow storms here in Boston so far this winter and these socks have been put to the test with my winter boots. With these Carhartt socks my feet remain warm and comfortable no matter how cold the temperature plus no matter how much snow I may walk in. And my feet never feel like they are getting wet and if any moisture is getting in the boots the moisture wicking detail of these socks is doing its job. I love that these socks are high rise on me for they keep me warm but not hot and prevent the cold from also not getting to my legs. I don't sweat in these socks due to the wool blend but instead remain warm and fully protected from the elements. For me they are great. Finally I can do whatever I want in our storms or out in the snow and not be concerned about the cold or wet. And let me end by saying again - these socks are so well made and soft! Highly recommend.

This is possibly the best pair of socks I've ever owned. My feet are not kind to socks. I wear a size US 12.5 (or 13, depending on brand) shoe/boot. This puts me at the upper range of what size feet most "large" socks claim to fit. Throw in the fact that my big toes have toenails that point slightly up even when trimmed short, and I usually end up with holes through the toe end of my socks in short order. The heels won't line up right and/or the sock will be stretched so tight my tienails wear through the toe end quickly. These Carhartts come in size 11-15, which puts my feet right in the middle of their size range. The heels of the socks line up with my heels, and my toes aren't constantly trying to punch through the toe end of the sock. The calves of the socks also stay on my calves! This may seem like basic stuff but I have found very few other boot socks that actually fit well. These socks are also very warm. I literally wore them for 48 hours straight on a cold camping trip and my feet were comfy the whole time. Days were about 40 degrees F and evenings were about 30 degrees F, and all I had on my feet were these socks and some non-insulated hiking boots. It got down to 19 degrees the first night and despite only having a 40 degree rating on my sleeping bag, my feet stayed warm all night long. I can't say exactly how long these socks will hold up, but they are showing less wear than any other socks I've owned at this point. I am ordering another pair or two for sure!

Great socks!

I buy these for my husband. He's a Railroad Freight Conductor and requires a good, and long-lasting (durable), sock. ________________________________________________________ WEATHER They are excellent for Spring and Autumn weather only. With only 17% Wool, they keep the chill off one's feet, but will not keep that 'cold-to-the-bone' at bay. For that, you need to get the Carhartt 'Arctic' socks, (37% Wool)*** (See 'EDIT' below). ________________________________________________________ LENGTH & DURABILITY They are 'Boot Length', (which means 'just-over-the-calf'), Wear well, and Wash well. No pilling. And, being just-over-the-calf, they stay up... which is good news for boot wearers. ________________________________________________________ SIZING The Sizing was a bit of a problem. My husband wears a 10 1/2 boot, so, you would think he'd take the large-size sock that supposedly fits a 10-12 shoe. Wrong. We found that the socks were too tight both in the feet and in the calf, and sent them back in exchange for the Extra-Large, (fitting shoe size 12-15), and those fit him perfectly. No tightness whatsoever... just a very nice fit that gives good support as well. ________________________________________________________ THE 'FEEL' They have no Toe-seams, are totally Re-inforced, and are so Soft & Cushy in the Toe and Heel. He says he even feels support in his Arch... a good thing for a man who is setting out cars and walking those tracks at all hours of the day and night. ________________________________________________________ SUMMARY My husband is very pleased with these socks, and so am I. It seemed to take forever to find the right kind of sock for him-- Weather-wise, Fit-wise, and Quality-wise; but after many trials and errors, we finally found his 'holy grail' of Spring/Autumn-weather work socks. Go get 'em... you'll be glad you did. ***EDIT: DECEMBER 8-2011: I just found these other Carhartt socks, 'Carhartt Men's Artic Wool Heavy Boot Socks'. With 87% Wool, my husband says these are the bomb for Winter Weather, far exceeding the 37% Wool of the 'Carhartt Extremes Wool Arctic Boot Sock' I mentioned above. Take as look... Carhartt Men's Artic Wool Heavy Boot Socks

You wouldn't think you could get excited to wear a pair of socks, but these can do that. Though they're a bit pricey for footwear, they're well worth it if you need to keep your feet warm in frigid winter weather for an extended period of time. The last few winters here in Iowa have been brutal, so socks like these are great if you have to stand outside, spending 30 minutes digging out and de-icing your car. Couple these socks with thermally insulated leather boots, and I've spent an hour or more outside without my feet getting the least bit cold. But they also help keep your feet dry and from sweating a lot, which is great. In short, these are well worth the cost. I have two pairs, and I use them whenever it gets especially frigid outside. They're thick, soft, warm, comfortable, fit well, keep your feet dry, and are even reinforced at the toe and heel, and thinner along the top of the ankle so they fit snugger and can flex easier with your shoes/boots.

Absolutely love these socks. They are *plush* let me tell you - thickness you can feel, and very comfortable. Sturdy enough that I'm comfortable walking around on my concrete driveway in them. In 1 year of regular use they are no worse for the wear, just a little frizzed outside from me wearing them on rough surfaces. They don't get too hot, and I don't know how. My feet never get cold in these, ever, but they've also never made me sweat. I know this isn't the intended use for these socks, but I'd highly recommend them as a "wear around the house" kinda thing.

I bought my first pair of these in December of 2018, and have used them every winter multiple times a week when walking the dog. We always go for 2 walks a day, usually between 4-5 miles combined. Temperatures here go down to the negatives in the winter, but it's more common to see around 20-30 degree weather in the winter. One of the socks developed a hole on the heel, but they are still usable (to me at least). I don't even use boots, I just use some Rockports (Rockport Men's Get Your Kicks Mudguard Blucher Oxford). My feet never feel cold at all, however I recently bought a second pair and I feel like they aren't as warm as the first pair. They aren't terrible and my feet aren't freezing, but definitely not as toasty warm. Maybe they changed the materials. If I was standing still for hours at a time like another reviewer mentioned, then it might be a problem, but if you're walking in cold weather you should be fine.