Here’s Why You Should Not Ignore the Importance of Ski Socks While Skiing
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A keen runner, skier and nuts about cycling. Karl lives in Cumbria, where he loves encouraging his two children to follow in his outdoor lifestyle. Whilst out and about keeping active, Karl keeps a diary and shares it with Outdoor Look.
Well, since you are here, chances are high that you love indulging yourself in the adventure sports, out of which, one is skiing. Before we get started, let us tell you that we are not going to convince you or put it in your mind that you need to buy the ski socks.
"But we promise you’ll all agree in the end."
We’re going to discuss just a few pointers on the importance of ski socks, how they can make your journey easier, and why they are necessary for your good health as well. Go through the pointers and see why it is essential to invest in the ski socks before you pick that snowboard and involve in this exciting sport.
The Ski Boots are Made for Them
If you’ve never tried it, just hop into the ski or snowboard boots without putting on ski socks, and you will realize that these boots are really uncomfortable without the socks. Now, imagine the level of discomfort you’ll feel for long hours. So, here was the very first reason why you cannot ski without wearing ski socks.
To Keep the Feet Warm
This is actually a no-brainer that socks are made to provide insulation and help keep your feet warm. And when the temperature goes in minus degrees, your body will work to keep you cosy. This process includes burning through many calories and taking the blood away from the extreme of the important organs. This is why proper layering is important to keep them warm. Ensure you put your down jackets and merino base layers.
Also remember the fact that no matter how warm or thick your socks are, the feet will still feel cold because of the body’s natural instinct that will draw away the blood from your feet. Heated socks or insoles can be a saviour in any such situation.
Compressed Feet
As discussed above, your feet feel cold because of the blood cut off. When you put on really thick socks for your ski boots, they compress your feet as well as the blood vessels, which results in cold feet. In any such case, when you remove your feet from the snowboard boots, they will comparatively warm up fast. This is because the blood returns.
Feet can Feel Cold
Another reason your feet feel cold is when they become wet. Our feet sweat every day, no matter the temperature and this is when the socks absorb the moisture. Now, when it comes to winter season or cold days, this same moisture can make your feet feel cold.
This is the reason why you need to wear a clean pair of socks every day. See how many days you’re going to spend on this adventure. Make sure you make enough space in your luggage and accordingly keep the correct number of socks.
Adding more to it, the material of the socks also matter. Cotton socks are never effective in such a situation. Always go for socks made from synthetic fabric like merino wool and polypropylene. And besides the moisture-wicking abilities, these kinds of socks will also maintain the right temperature of the feet.
So here we come to an end why ski socks are an important part of skiing essentials. Now when you know the benefits, think and decide whether you should invest in them or not. We hope that somewhere, you’ll agree with our discussed pointers.
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A keen runner, skier and nuts about cycling. Karl lives in Cumbria, where he loves encouraging his two children to follow in his outdoor lifestyle. Whilst out and about keeping active, Karl keeps a diary and shares it with Outdoor Look.
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