Your favorite skate socks?

[VOldis]

Hey guys, starting playing again after a many year hiatus. Picked up a blister on my right heel so I grabbed some Bauer core performance skate socks and after a single night they tore. I emailed Bauer customer support to see if they would do, since this should not happen, but in the meantime I need a new sock to order.

Any recommendations? Would like to try a different company this time around. I have size 12 skates.


*edit Awesome bauer customer service sending me a new pair

**Received a pair of PREMIUM performance socks. Good Guy Bauer!

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[intangible]

Reebok 20Ks, FTW. Light, thinnish, and slice resistant. If they weren't $30/pair I'd have 10 pairs. I'll make due with my 3.

 

[lilphill23]

I currently use Elite Hockey skate socks

these specifically:
http://www.hockeymonkey.com/elite-hockey-socks-pro-x700-mid.html

 

[VOldis]

I currently use Elite Hockey skate socks

these specifically:
http://www.hockeymonkey.com/elite-hockey-socks-pro-x700-mid.html

Those look nice, thanks

 

[mikitas donut]

I use the Bauer Kevlar Socks.

 

[PK16]

I have tried quite a few and still prefer the Eastons

 

[PS12]

This caught my eye. I could use a tad more heel lock in my right skate.

http://www.stable26.com/products/?hockey

When it impedes movement/mobility enough that it controls you, not you controlling the skate.



Take a look at Stable 26 socks. Several others have liked it for the heel lock properties it supposedly gives.

How are the kevlars?

 

[Kale Makar]

If money is no issue, these are really nice. I thought they were really comfortable and they are also cut resistant.

http://www.hockeymonkey.com/warrior-hockey-accessory-ax1-skate-sock.html

I also have a pair of these which are also nice and very cheap. They are light and well ventilated.

http://www.hockeymonkey.com/reebok-hockey-sock-sport-sani-12k.html

 

[Renbarg]

I use various soccer socks. Like to have that extra layer under my shins, makes them feel less dirty.

 

[hctopcheds11]

Bare feet is the way to go. Honestly... Once I tried it I can't go back to using socks when I skate.

 

[HIFE]

OP you're making me think your skates could be too big and there is movement causing friction? Either way it must be a fit issue because it takes a lot to burn a hole in a sock like that. The problem is your blistering and some searches or giving more detail could help find a solution.

The wear you're showing doen't appear to be the heel, but more the ankle or top of the foot. Are you wearing Supremes? For some reason I had the most terrible pain and blister next to may inner ankle from the Supreme, couldn't skate it them.

I was surprised to learn this Summer that a lot of guys on our local OHL team have all types of foam and gel pads glued onto hot spots in their skates, and these are on custom made skates! So even the pros (or junior pros) might have to modify their equipment for comfort. I think someone posted that Crosby uses some type of Stable socks with a gel around the ankle.

 

[kr580]

http://shop.wigwam.com/p-2286-wigwam-coolmax-liner.aspx

Thin, light, they keep dry. Can't complain.

 

[Nbr-17]

I use these: http://shop.wigwam.com/p-2283-wigwam-dry-foot-liner.aspx

Anything else I find to thick and they work great.

 

[Terry Yake]

2 pairs of whatever crew socks i find in my drawer get the job done for me

 

[nycpunk1]

I figured as a total noob I'd end up with blisters, but my skates fit me right and I have no problems.

I go barefoot when I wear my jock pants. When I wear my loose shorts, I use cheapo soccer socks. They double as a thin layer between my sweaty legs and my shin guards, which helps keep things clean. I have a ton from my crappy indoor team (0-52 lifetime record)-- they run about $8/pr.

 

[TrueBlue86]

I've been using these Easton low cut socks without any problems

http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-Adult-E...SKATE-Skating-SOCKS-Low-Cut-Blk-/141008258512

 

[sanityplease]

Plain old black socks from the big box store does it for me.

 

[VOldis]

OP you're making me think your skates could be too big and there is movement causing friction? Either way it must be a fit issue because it takes a lot to burn a hole in a sock like that. The problem is your blistering and some searches or giving more detail could help find a solution.

My skates are probably a half size too small actually, and if I tie them too tight I get an uncomfortable throb like pain on the outside of my foot.

I am wearing Supreme 5000s.

Anyways, Bauer customer support is awesome, they are sending me a new pair

I still might pick up a pair of these: http://www.hockeymonkey.com/easton-hockey-sock-twaron-protective.html

I really like the idea of having cut proof socks. Though I am not sure if they get overly hot?

 

[VOldis]

OP you're making me think your skates could be too big and there is movement causing friction? Either way it must be a fit issue because it takes a lot to burn a hole in a sock like that. The problem is your blistering and some searches or giving more detail could help find a solution.

My skates are probably a half size too small actually, and if I tie them too tight I get an uncomfortable throb like pain on the outside of my foot.

I am wearing Supreme 5000s.

Anyways, Bauer customer support is awesome, they are sending me a new pair

 

[jorbjorb]

something thin and water resistant.

maybe try out bare foot next week haha

 

[santiclaws]

I like UnderArmour football socks.

 

[Chanbing96]

Bare foot for me it's the best

 

[jazzykat]

Hey guys, starting playing again after a many year hiatus. Picked up a blister on my right heel so I grabbed some Bauer core performance skate socks and after a single night they tore. I emailed Bauer customer support to see if they would do, since this should not happen, but in the meantime I need a new sock to order.

Any recommendations? Would like to try a different company this time around. I have size 12 skates.

http://i.imgur.com/KAp0AMC.jpg

*edit Awesome bauer customer service sending me a new pair

Those are the exact socks I wear and I think they are great. They are very thin and very strong. You must be Hercules or something because they seem to hold up better to washes than normal socks...

I would go barefoot but my equipment is not sponsored, so I would like to prolong the life of expensive skates.

And yes, Bauer does have good customer support IMO, however they charge enough for everything so I do expect it.

 

[gswift]

Reebok 14k socks are cheap and hold up really well...I prefer thin non fuzzy socks...

 

[Chanbing96]

I go barefoot had my skates since they came out no wear at all same insoles and everything (reebok 9k's)