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Sock Question
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I think you'll be okay unless you get shorty socks with pom-poms on them. Perhaps they've tighted up a little, though.
My personal bad experience--I got some ultra high-speed running socks with two layers that would slide against each other. They were supposedly "blister-free." Great for a marathon, perhaps. However, the two-layers would get all bunched-up and out of whack when I was trying to get dressed for PT in 30 sec with a DI yelling at us. I ended up hopping around trying to unass my cool socks while scurrying out of the squad by. Something about OCS brings out one's inner "genius."
My personal bad experience--I got some ultra high-speed running socks with two layers that would slide against each other. They were supposedly "blister-free." Great for a marathon, perhaps. However, the two-layers would get all bunched-up and out of whack when I was trying to get dressed for PT in 30 sec with a DI yelling at us. I ended up hopping around trying to unass my cool socks while scurrying out of the squad by. Something about OCS brings out one's inner "genius."
phrogpilot73
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I would recommend something that wicks, but not something thick and warm. Even if it is going to be cold, remember the mantra (that all FIELD Marines know 
) comfortably cool. Even good wicking socks can get overwhelmed once you start sweating. I would look towards something that's a wool blend, wool still insulates when it's wet.
) comfortably cool. Even good wicking socks can get overwhelmed once you start sweating. I would look towards something that's a wool blend, wool still insulates when it's wet.http://sockcompany.com/thorlorunning.html
So no on these?
They are great socks. I am just concerned with getting reamed out and told not to wear em bc of the blue on the heels etc.... Any other recs are appreciated.
Phrog, nice play on the ingenius socks lol. I was wondering if I shoulda gotten them instead of my blisterguards. Glad I didn't. I don't plan to buy any liner socks though bc most guys seem to say you don't have time to deal with them.
So no on these?
They are great socks. I am just concerned with getting reamed out and told not to wear em bc of the blue on the heels etc.... Any other recs are appreciated.
Phrog, nice play on the ingenius socks lol. I was wondering if I shoulda gotten them instead of my blisterguards. Glad I didn't. I don't plan to buy any liner socks though bc most guys seem to say you don't have time to deal with them.
ALRIGHT... LISTEN UP
You can pretty much get whatever kind of socks you want. Get white socks for PT, thats pretty much the only stipulation. They can be short, long, high, low, loose, tight, etc. They can have a nike logo, adidas, reebok, etc. Some guys wear plane white crew length socks from kmart. Other high class individuals wear nike or thorlo socks. i would recommend ankle socks. It was the candidates with the "thigh high" crew length socks that caught the most hell from the DI's. Also, i would recommend 1977 tube socks with stripes on them. FOR THE LOVE OF GOD... generic athletic socks, use your head
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You can pretty much get whatever kind of socks you want. Get white socks for PT, thats pretty much the only stipulation. They can be short, long, high, low, loose, tight, etc. They can have a nike logo, adidas, reebok, etc. Some guys wear plane white crew length socks from kmart. Other high class individuals wear nike or thorlo socks. i would recommend ankle socks. It was the candidates with the "thigh high" crew length socks that caught the most hell from the DI's. Also, i would recommend 1977 tube socks with stripes on them. FOR THE LOVE OF GOD... generic athletic socks, use your head
Give one to stevo (KISS)
We got bitched out at OCS 189 for having logo socks. The instructors found all kinds of ways to make fun of the guys with the "hollywood" socks, and being noticed only leads to bad things (think pushing and/or 300 word esays). Thorlos will be good to go, seeing as that they dont have a visible brand when worn. As always, I'm sure this will all depend on your platoon staff...
SMILE4BULLETS
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Youre making this harder than it should be
ok, so as far as running socks go HAYNES ankle socks got me through OCS. The best boot socks i have found thus far are "Fox River Military Boot Socks." they are black and have blister guard patches on them. perfect. i never had a blister at OCS and i swear by these socks. and for God's sake, don't start stressing so much over the details bc when you get there youre going to be like...damn, those ziploc bags didnt even really matter. that's my 2 cents
ok, so as far as running socks go HAYNES ankle socks got me through OCS. The best boot socks i have found thus far are "Fox River Military Boot Socks." they are black and have blister guard patches on them. perfect. i never had a blister at OCS and i swear by these socks. and for God's sake, don't start stressing so much over the details bc when you get there youre going to be like...damn, those ziploc bags didnt even really matter. that's my 2 cents