Wigwam Expedition Socks -- Excellent Outdoor Socks
Written: Sep 04 '08 (Updated Sep 04 '08)
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Pros: Great Socks.
Cons: None.
The Bottom Line: Pick up a pair if you need excellent outdoor socks.
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| gothicdreams's Full Review: Wigwam Expedition Socks |
Intro & Experience
I have had the Wigwam Expedition Socks for quite a while now and they have held up great for all around comfort by cushioning, and preventing friction injuries to the skin. There is not a whole lot of cushion to the sock but the comfort from it will last up to eight hours. I have not got any blisters with wearing these socks which is a definite plus when you are needing a good outdoor sock with a pair of shoes or boots that generally give you blisters.
The smooth looped toe seam is a definite plus when you going to be moving around a lot because it keeps your toes comfortable. If you have worn socks without this feature you understand it feels like your toes are getting wedgies which very uncomfortable.
The true rib leg is another great feature since it does not get too tight around your skin and yet it stays up like it should. This is also a great feature if you typically have swelling of the feet and legs or if your leg is sensitive to pressure.
The reinforced toe and heel is great since it allows the sock to last longer because these are high stress areas which are generally the first spots to get holes typically from normal wear and tear or too tight shoes/boots or too loose shoes/boots.
Wigwam Expedition Socks will keep your feet comfortable while its cold, hot, wet, and dry. They are virtually a year round sock for hiking, backpacking, cold weather hunting, cold weather in the great outdoors, and good for any other weather except when the temp is higher 89 degrees F or lower than 40 degrees F.
They are slightly itchy wool and I recommend using liquid fabric softener and fabric softener sheets to get them to be itch free. It can take up to five times doing this softener treatment before it will become virtually itch free, but usually it takes three times only.
Since the sock is made of wool predominantly it will last you many years to come and provide many years of comfort granted they are not abused.
Fabric Content
Wigwam Expedition Socks are composed of sixty percent wool and forty percent nylon.
Place Of Manufacture
Made in the USA.
Durability
These socks will last you for many years (given you are wearing shoes or sandals with them) to come as long as you keep yours shoes properly tied and toenails reasonable length; meaning that you feet are not loose in the boots rubbing against the heel portion and your toenails are at normal length so they do not essentially cut through the sock itself. Plus it is important that you unlace your boots so you do not prematurely wear out the heel. Another thing that is important is proper washing and drying to extend life of the socks.
Care Instructions
I recommend turning the socks inside out before washing and that you wash on normal cycle. Wash in warm water. DO NOT BLEACH. Hydrolysis is simply rotting away of the man-made fabric in this case.
Other Care Directions
A fine point that is not well known is that you should not just forcefully pull on your socks because it causes permanent stretching which eventually will tear a hole in the socks or make them to where they are too loose to wear. Gently roll or bunch the socks pass on over toes to the heel then gently bring them up towards your calf. The point of this to simply prevent stretching and allow for them to be in service for years to come. I have done this practice with (my diabetic socks that I use for controlling swelling [an issue that is now rather infrequent]) and steel toe shoe socks since 1997 (ten years and believe it or not some of the socks I still have from that time frame) and really does extend the life of the socks in general but especially in the heel region.
At some point during the time which you have these socks if you notice a loose end clip it as close as you can carefully to the sock with scissors to prevent premature unraveling or bunching or pulling or breaking. (Do not just pull a loose strand by hand.)
Washing Directions
Use gentle/mild soap and chlorine free bleach so that you do not cause the fibers to fall apart.
Drying Directions
I usually place them on cycle of tumble dry low them since high heat is not needed since they are made of various light weight fabrics even though it may take a little longer. High heat in the long run can cause the various fabrics in the socks to bind up some making the socks uncomfortable or loose up around the top of the sock.
Sizes Available
Medium: sock size 9-11
Large: sock size 11-13
Extra Large: sock size 13-15
Warranty
The Wigwam Expedition Socks carry a one year comfort guarantee which they will replace up to one year with dated sales receipt and send them to Wigwam Mills.
Address
Wigwam Mills, Inc.
P.O. Box 818
Sheboygan, WI 53082-0818
Web Address
www.wigwam.com
©Copyright 8.29.2008 : May reference with Link credited above and below citation. Thank you.
Recommended:
Yes
Amount Paid (US$): 7.99
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