Summer and winter (trekking) socks

Trekking socks are a part of any military’s wardrobe at all times of the year, for all types of troops. They are aimed to ensure maximum comfort to the shod feet during walking and other activity. This is especially important for the military when it is necessary to stay in the field for a long time, without any opportunity to remove the shoes and socks themselves, facing getting wet periodically, and low or extremely high temperatures.

When choosing socks, it is important to consider their height. Usually, either high socks or knee-high socks are suitable, depending on the personal preferences of the military. Socks should provide maximum protection to the feet from external irritants and fit as close as possible to the leg in all problem areas, so options with low or medium socks are not suitable. Their use can result in unwanted effects.

We can also divide this product into two categories based on the weather factor:

• Summer. Lightness, moisture drainage, ventilation, wear resistance are important. In terms of thickness, socks of medium thickness (sometimes thin) are suitable. Materials used for manufacturing summer socks include nylon, cotton, polyamide, etc. They give the legs the feeling of lightness and have good sweat-wicking properties.
• Winter. When applied, it is thermal insulation that is valued first of all, because in winter, in the field, the legs are one of the most vulnerable areas. In terms of thickness, usually, thick or medium thicknesses are suitable. The materials used are wool and synthetic insulation.

The right size of socks is of high importance. If the socks are oversized, they can wrinkle and create creases inside the shoe, causing discomfort. Socks of the size smaller than necessary will wear out faster, protect your heel less and cause chafing and blisters. Therefore, it is important to know the size of the military (European or Ukrainian) as well as the length of the foot in centimeters. If a soldier has a limited shoe size (for example, 40), then when choosing between sizes 37-40 and 41-44, it is better to take a larger size.