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Msilverhammer
327
Oct 4, 2018
Spectra manufactured by Honeywell is a superior fiber that is extremely durable.
http://www.warwickmills.com/Spectra.aspx
As stated Spectra is being used in body armor, cordage, sail cloth, and now socks.
I believe that a backpack manufacturers Mchale, CiloGear, and HMG have also used Spectra in some of their products.
The abrasion test results that are claimed are off the charts, especially when compared to other fibers.
The fiber composition of the sock looks great, as it combines Nylon, Merino wool, Spectra, Polypropylene, and Spandex!
The only con that I see for these socks is the height of only 7 inches, which is basically a half crew sock.
Hiking socks should always be at least a crew height of 11 to 12 inches, measured from the floor to the top of the sock when on your leg.
If they want to appease the hikers who use low cut shoes with a 7 inch half crew height, then they should offer a crew height or better yet, a boot height for the majority of hikers that wear higher cut boots..
MsilverhammerThanks for the GREAT info on Spectra and our socks composition! As far as the height goes, it really depends on the foot size. For example.
SM should measure 6.5" in height, MD 7.5", LG 8.5" & XL: 9.5
Thanks! Nate & The Fitsok Team
Msilverhammer
327
Oct 5, 2018
TheFitsokTeamHi Nate and the Fitsok team,
Thanks for your reply.
As I stated, I think that the fiber combination is great as far as I can tell, and I have previously performed some research on Spectra fibers, so I was always curious to see if Spectra would become popular in the outdoor gear and apparel industry.
I'm kind of a sock aficionado, and I have worn, and field tested many different brands, of socks, with different fiber compositions.
Some of the brands that I have worn and tested include the Bass Pro Outdoors, store brand, Bridgedale, Darn Tough, Ingenious, Smartwool, Thorlo, and Wigwam.
Most have held up well, or performed well, with the exception of Thorlo, and the original double layer Ingenious socks, which I believe are now part of Wrightsock.
I still have several pairs of durable Bridgedale of Ireland wool hiking socks that I purchased about 15 years ago, and used on many hikes!
All that being said, I would like to try the Fitsok Spectra socks, due to their fiber composition, and expected longevity.
As I stated in my initial comments, I prefer a crew sock, or a boot height sock, because I am usually wearing boots when I hike, and not low cut shoes.
I have also sometimes worn thin liner socks that were over the calf, or almost knee high, under a medium hiking sock just for extra support, and blister resistance.
The more sock height that I have, the less places a tick, or a mosquito can latch onto! LOL
Anyway, I just went into my sock drawer, and I pulled out a pair of the XL Darn Tough Men's CoolMax Hiker Boot Height Cushion Socks DT1941, and I measured the height from the floor to the top of the sock on my leg and it is basically right around fourteen (14) inches, which is perfect for me! Again these are boot height socks.
I also grabbed a pair of XL Wigwam Cool-Lite Hiker Pro Crew Height Socks F6067, and tried them on, and measured the height of the sock from the floor to the top of the sock, and it was right at twelve (12) inches. Again, these are crew height socks.
Based upon your stated sock height of nine (9) inches for the XL size of the Fitsok Spectra socks I would opine that the Fitsok socks are really more like a half crew, or a mini crew sock.
There is nothing wrong with that, as some people like no show, or mini height socks, some like boot height, crew or over the calf socks.
Everyone is different.
My preference would be a full crew sock that was a minimum of twelve (12) inches in height, and I would also love a boot height sock around fourteen (14) inches in height.
I have not mentioned cushioning, as I have not actually used your socks, but I prefer a medium cushion most of the time, but have used both light, and heavy cushion socks, or a liner sock, under a top layer hiking sock when appropriate or necessary.
Most sock manufacturers have the challenge of catering to all of the sock heights and levels of cushioning that their customers desire, or need.
That is why field testing in actual hiking conditions is important, in order to gather data, comments, and suggestions, from different users.
Good Luck!


Gunnersmate2
1646
Nov 24, 2018
MsilverhammerSaying hikers should always be at least crew length is your opinion and imo fitsok hiker socks are the perfect length at 7" as my hiking boots are taller then my tennis shoes and shorter then my work boots. That's just my opinion. Fitsok has replaced my darn tough socks because of the outstanding price and excellent quality. @TheFitsokTeam
Gunnersmate2
1646
Nov 24, 2018
TheFitsokTeamYour description of your socks is spot on imo. Your hiker socks are the perfect length and while your no show socks do show a little I find them perfect for the shoes I wear. Thanks for the quality socks at a great price.( Fyi I have the fitsok x merino in the no show and hiker length ) I will be getting these also
Msilverhammer
327
Nov 24, 2018
Gunnersmate2
1646
Nov 25, 2018
MsilverhammerI do agree with you in using longer length socks if your needing extra leg protection. I like to hike in shorts but I'm in Oregon and have ticks and poison oak to deal with so I have found lightweight hiking pants that breathe well and blouse up at the ankles. Sorry if I came off a little strong in my previous comments that was not what I was going for. Enjoy your hikes and the great outdoors.
Msilverhammer
327
Nov 25, 2018
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Gunnersmate2
1646
Nov 25, 2018
MsilverhammerWhere do you do your hiking? I'm in the area of Crater Lake National park in Oregon. Whe have a lot of streams, mountains rivers and to the east it's high desert. Very varied terrain and weather.
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Msilverhammer
327
Nov 25, 2018
Gunnersmate2Oregon, nice country, I've been to Crater Lake in the winter, and had some distant relatives that I visited in Hood River. I'm in Florida, basically flat, hot and humid especially in the southern part for about 7 to 8 months out of the year, with many different ecosystems from Everglades to Saw Palmetto scrub to PIne and Oak forests. Winters are mild with lows sometimes reaching into the thirties at night in the south, colder in the north, but typically in the 40s and 50s during December and January, and February. Sometimes snows in the north part of Florida around Tallahassee during cold winters. Snowed once in southern Florida on January 19th, 1977! Lots of water both salt and fresh, so pretty good fishing, boating and diving! We have a lot of wildlife like alligators:
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DougFLA123
1404
Nov 25, 2018
Gunnersmate2You are lucky! Beautiful pics!