Hunting Socks

Feet sweat even when it is cold – and wet feet quickly get cold when you stand still in a high seat. The right hunting socks are therefore just as important as the boots. Here you will find hunting socks from Deerhunter in wool, silk, hemp and COOLMAX®.

What to look for

Material is everything

Cotton socks hold moisture and get cold. Look instead for fibres that wick moisture away from the skin:

Wool and silk – Deerhunter's wool-silk socks blend natural wool and silk, which regulate warmth and wick moisture away. Long and short Deluxe wool socks are also available.
COOLMAX® – a synthetic fibre that helps wick moisture away from the skin and keeps feet dry. Good for active days and summer hunting. Also available as a 2-pack.
Hemp (HEMP) – socks with hemp fibres, which Deerhunter highlights as naturally antibacterial. Available as long socks and low cut, and as Ankle Hemp socks.
Bamboo – Deerhunter's bamboo socks come in a 3-pack.

Comfort

Many of Deerhunter's socks have a terry sole for comfort and shock absorption, and ribbed arch support. You feel it on a long day on foot.

Length to match the boot

Choose long socks for wellies and tall hunting boots, so the boot shaft does not rub. Short socks and low cut suit low shoes and summer hunting.

Layering on your feet

On very cold days, a thin sock underneath and a thicker wool sock on top can give extra warmth – but only if there is room in the boot. If the boot pinches, your foot gets colder.

Care

Wash wool socks on a wool programme and avoid tumble drying, unless the care label says otherwise. That way they keep their shape and warmth longer.

Who it suits

The hunter who stands still in a high seat for hours benefits most from wool. The stalker and the dog handler, who walk a lot, benefit from socks that wick moisture away, such as COOLMAX® and hemp. If you already have hunting boots, a good pair of socks is the cheapest way to warmer feet.