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I have tried both Thorlo (for many years) and Bridgedale socks (more
recently) and I must say I'm now sold on the Bridgedales - esp. the Coolmax
models. They fit comfortably and brilliantly not leaving any gaps or bulges
of fabric, and they seem to have a better range of sizes to make it easier
to get a good close fit.

You just have to be careful you don't get socks that are too thin (as I did
when I bought my first pair).

Carol

"Anonymous" <anon@somehere.com> wrote in message
news:MKjQ6.1549$Yr1.66111@ozemail.com.au...
> Hi,
>
> After years of wearing Scarpa Trek boots I have changed to Meindl Burma
> boots, which provide a much better fit with my orthotics. I have to say
that
> I am very impressed with the Meindl Burma except for one aspect,
overheating
> feet. I'm not a great fan of Gortex in boots, but these boots are
fantastic.
>
> In the past I have used Thorlo 'Hiker' socks which suited the wet
> environment of New Zealand. However recently I have been spending time in
> the European Alps during September, which is much drier and hotter than
New
> Zealand.
>
> I have tried the Thorlo 'Light Hiker' socks which use 'Coolmax'. However
my
> feet still get relatively hot. It has been suggested that I convert my
socks
> over to Bridgedale 'Trail' socks, which utilise 'Isofil' rather than
> 'Coolmax'. Apparently Bridgedale socks provide markedly improved
ventilation
> and moisture wicking in Gortex lined boots than compared to Thorlo socks.
>
> Does any one have experience with the Bridgedale 'Trail' socks combined
with
> Gortex lined boots? Is this pure sales talk or is there some truth to it?
>
> Regards
> Leo, Sydney Australia
>
>
>

I use the bridgedale non-coolmax socks, with a thin coolmax lining sock
underneath (to help with the fit of my boot). Although my feet get slightly
warmer than just using the bridgedale's my them selves they're still not too
hot.

My other half uses the bridgedale coolmax socks with her boots and again
feet don't seem to get too hot.

Carol Haynes wrote:
> 
> I have tried both Thorlo (for many years) and Bridgedale socks (more
> recently) and I must say I'm now sold on the Bridgedales

This echoes my experience too.  Used Thorlos happily for years, but
after getting a set of Bridgedales to review (see
http://www.mtn.co.uk/reviews/bridge1-1.htm) I'm converted: they're
really very good indeed.

The GTX models are designed specifically with keeping the overheating
and sweaty aspect of Goretex lined boots under control, so may be well
worth a look.  Even if they don't quite manage that, they're *very*
comfortable in their own right, at least on my feet.

I do wish the various manufacturers would make every model that
currently has a liner in a version without one though.  They're a bloody
nuisance as far as I'm concerned, not only costing more but *reducing*
my comfort level, and if the liner wears out I'm stuck with sweaty feet
but for no benefit.  Grrrrrr...

Pete.
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"Anonymous" <anon@somehere.com> wrote in message
news:MKjQ6.1549$Yr1.66111@ozemail.com.au...
> Hi,
>
> After years of wearing Scarpa Trek boots I have changed to Meindl Burma
> boots, which provide a much better fit with my orthotics. I have to say
that
> I am very impressed with the Meindl Burma except for one aspect,
overheating
> feet. I'm not a great fan of Gortex in boots, but these boots are
fantastic.
snip

You could also splash out on a pair of Meindle Borneos. Same boot as the
Burma but without the Goretex liner.

Neal

Anonymous wrote:
> 'Coolmax'. Apparently Bridgedale socks provide markedly improved ventilation
> and moisture wicking in Gortex lined boots than compared to Thorlo socks.
> Does any one have experience with the Bridgedale 'Trail' socks combined with
> Gortex lined boots? Is this pure sales talk or is there some truth to it?

While I have not tried the Bridgedale socks, simple consideration of
the sock thickness vs boot walls and other dimensions suggest that
"pure sales talk" might be a polite description.
You will get some differences in springiness, depending on fibre and
knit.

If your feet are too hot, try getting rid of the boots and graduating
to Dunlop KT-26s or similar light joggers instead.

Cheers
Roger Caffin

Roger Caffin <r.caffin@tpg.com.au> wrote in message
news:3B143660.19482C88@tpg.com.au...
> Anonymous wrote:
> > 'Coolmax'. Apparently Bridgedale socks provide markedly improved
ventilation
> > and moisture wicking in Gortex lined boots than compared to Thorlo
socks.
> > Does any one have experience with the Bridgedale 'Trail' socks
combined with
> > Gortex lined boots? Is this pure sales talk or is there some truth
to it?
>
> While I have not tried the Bridgedale socks, simple consideration of
> the sock thickness vs boot walls and other dimensions suggest that
> "pure sales talk" might be a polite description.
> You will get some differences in springiness, depending on fibre and
> knit.
>
> If your feet are too hot, try getting rid of the boots and
graduating
> to Dunlop KT-26s or similar light joggers instead.

Wot? Not "Green Flash" then? :-)))

Phil Cook

Can you still get Green Flash??? I love them.

Phil Cook wrote:
> 
> Roger Caffin <r.caffin@tpg.com.au> wrote in message
> news:3B143660.19482C88@tpg.com.au...
> > Anonymous wrote:
> > > 'Coolmax'. Apparently Bridgedale socks provide markedly improved
> ventilation
> > > and moisture wicking in Gortex lined boots than compared to Thorlo
> socks.
> > > Does any one have experience with the Bridgedale 'Trail' socks
> combined with
> > > Gortex lined boots? Is this pure sales talk or is there some truth
> to it?
> >
> > While I have not tried the Bridgedale socks, simple consideration of
> > the sock thickness vs boot walls and other dimensions suggest that
> > "pure sales talk" might be a polite description.
> > You will get some differences in springiness, depending on fibre and
> > knit.
> >
> > If your feet are too hot, try getting rid of the boots and
> graduating
> > to Dunlop KT-26s or similar light joggers instead.
> 
> Wot? Not "Green Flash" then? :-)))
> 
> Phil Cook

In article <3B137F40.BEFC60FB@dundee.ac.uk>, Peter Clinch 
<p.j.clinch@dundee.ac.uk> wrote:
> I do wish the various manufacturers would make every model that
> currently has a liner in a version without one though.  They're a bloody
> nuisance as far as I'm concerned, not only costing more but *reducing*
> my comfort level, and if the liner wears out I'm stuck with sweaty feet
> but for no benefit.  Grrrrrr...

Goretex-lined boots seem to be designed to keep water out. 
Unfortunately, they are not too good when the water is inside the boot - 
it takes a long time to get out!!!

(Yes, I know it should not be inside, but it does happen...)

Cheers

David