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REI Silk One Liner Socks

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Soft, luxurious REI Silk One liners add a layer of warmth that protects your feet from blisters and chafing when worn under hiking socks.

Absorbs moisture to help keep feet dry
Made from a blend of spun silk, nylon and Lycra® spandex for durability and stretch
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REI Silk One Liner Socks Customer Reviews

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REI Silk One Liner Socks

4.3

(based on 17 reviews)

81%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

Comfortable (15)
Wicks away moisture (13)
Regulates temperature well (12)
Durable (4)
Good design (3)

Cons

Wears out quickly (4)
Wears quickly (3)

Best Uses

Hiking (14)
Backpacking (13)
Daily use (8)
Travel (5)
Mountaineering (4)

- Fit:
- Feels too small
  
  Feels true to size
  
  87%
  (13 reviews)
  Feels too big

- Reviewer Profile:
- Casual/ recreational (8), Avid adventurer (5)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (5)

Reviewed by 17 customers

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Jun

2008

(9 of 9 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

The BEST sock liner (in my opinion)

By schnorrer

from Mill Valley, California

About Me Casual/ Recreational

See all my reviews

Pros

Comfortable
Regulates Temperature Well
Wicks Away Moisture

Cons

Slightly less durable

Best Uses

Backpacking
Hiking
Mountaineering
Travel

Comments about REI Silk One Liner Socks:

Silk is the best sock-liner material I have ever used hands-down. Super comfortable, cool in the summer, warm in the winter, wicks well and less odor. It is light and dries overnight if washed in the sink. I have used these sock liners under wool socks when backpacking, and I sometimes use them with my leather fishermen sandals if walking a long distance while on vacation to reduce friction. I think silk is MUCH better than any synthetic man-made "wonder" material, with the only disadvantage being it is somewhat less durable and can be damaged by abrasion. In my opinion, its superb comfort outweighs the fact that it wears out slightly quicker. I have never had a silk sock liner really fail on me (maybe a small hole has developed). If you are concerned about this, take along an extra pair.

Oct

2007

(9 of 10 customers found this review helpful)

3.0

Real comfy, but wear out fast

By finaegelin

from Walnut Creek, CA

About Me Avid Adventurer

See all my reviews

Pros

Comfortable
Wicks Away Moisture

Cons

Wears Quickly

Best Uses

Backpacking
Hiking

Comments about REI Silk One Liner Socks:

Very comfy liner socks. Wore them on my John Muir Trail hike in August. But a few hikes later, a hole appeared after washing. Not too durable.

Dec

2007

(7 of 7 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Best Thing That Happened to My Hike

By caligal

from La Mirada, CA

About Me Casual/ Recreational

See all my reviews

Pros

Comfortable
Good Design
Regulates Temperature Well
Wicks Away Moisture

Cons

Wears Quickly

Best Uses

Backpacking
Daily Use
Hiking

Comments about REI Silk One Liner Socks:

What can I say about it other than it is the best thing that has happened to my hike?! I used them for the first time backpacking (same pair the whole weekend) under my smartwool socks and I did not get any blisters, not even a hotspot. They stayed dry and feel seamless (no annoying seam on the toes or heel).

The only con I noticed was that because they are thin it looks like they may wear quickly but i haven't had any problems yet.

They are great for daily use too and work well with those dress shoes that make feet uncomfortable and sweaty.

I highly recommend these! They are worth every cent.

May

2010

(6 of 6 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

I love these socks!

By Chupacabra

from Stockton, CA

About Me Avid Adventurer

See all my reviews

Pros

Comfortable
Durable
Good Design
Regulates Temperature Well

Cons

Best Uses

Backpacking
Caving
Climbing
Daily Use
Hiking
Mountaineering
Scuba Diving
Team Sports
Travel

Comments about REI Silk One Liner Socks:

These socks keep my feet warm, even when wet! I wore them underneath my dive booties in Monterey, and my feet didn't go numb for the first time in 10 years of cold-water diving! I also wore them for 12 hours in Lost Soldier's Cave, and even though my shoes were wet and muddy the whole time, my feet stayed warm. They are thin enough to wear under climbing shoes on cold days, and small enought to stuff into your pack for emergencies. They are thin and light for warm-weather sports, too! I'm stocking up on extra pairs. You can't beat the price for versatility and comfort!

Aug

2009

(5 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Best I've found at preventing blisters

By Scott the EMT

from Seattle, WA

About Me Casual Adventurer

See all my reviews

Pros

Comfortable
Regulates Temperature Well
Wicks Away Moisture

Cons

Wears Out Quickly

Best Uses

Backpacking
Cycling
Daily Use
Hiking
Travel

Comments about REI Silk One Liner Socks:

I use these liners 40+ hours per week. I work as an EMT for a Casino and spend 6-8 hours per shift on my feet. These liners have totally eliminated the occasional blisters I used to get.

Aug

2008

(5 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

would not hike without them

By stevephillips

from Cookeville Tennessee

About Me Casual/ Recreational

See all my reviews

Pros

Comfortable
Regulates Temperature Well
Wicks Away Moisture

Cons

Wears Quickly

Best Uses

Backpacking
Daily Use
Hiking

Comments about REI Silk One Liner Socks:

I've used REI's Silk Sock Liners for years and love them. They solved a problem for me, thats getting hot spots, wet sweaty feet and tired feet when I hike. When I break for 10 minutes, pulling my Thor-los off and letting the silk dry is like putting new socks on. I stopped a hot spot problem I had, havent had a blister since I started wearing them. Cut your toe nails close tho, theyre thin!

Mar

2010

(4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Old school is best!

By swamper

from The great Northwest

About Me Professional/Guide

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Pros

Comfortable
Wicks Away Moisture

Cons

Best Uses

Backpacking
Hiking

Comments about REI Silk One Liner Socks:

Learned about silk socks 30 years ago. Tried everything modern and space age, these work the best. Helpful hint: Don't wash them too much, they slick up and that's what helps keep the blisters away. That way, the silk sock and the outer sock slide better against each other and not against the skin. Do you want sweet-smelling feet or no blisters/hot spots?

Sep

2007

(3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

I highly recommend silk.

By Mama G

from Scotts Mills, Oregon

About Me Casual/ Recreational

See all my reviews

Pros

Comfortable
Durable
Keeps feet Cool
No blisters
Regulates Temperature Well
Wicks Away Moisture

Cons

Best Uses

Backpacking
Daily Use
Hiking
Mountaineering
Team Sports
Travel

Comments about REI Silk One Liner Socks:

I hiked the South Sisters and these silk socks kept my feet cool and comfortable. Plus I didn't get any blisters. They were recommended to me and I want to pass on this good information to everyone else.

Jun

2010

(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

3.0

Comfy but poorly constructed

By Mindalynn

from IL

About Me Casual/ Recreational

See all my reviews

Pros

Comfortable
Regulates Temperature Well
Wicks Away Moisture

Cons

Wears Out Quickly

Best Uses

Hiking

Comments about REI Silk One Liner Socks:

I ordered a pair of these liners and tried them on once. Already, the seam along the toe is pulling loose, leaving a hole! Just from putting them on and pulling them off once.

They did feel very comfortable on, though, and my feet instantly felt cool--that was impressive. But they seem to be poorly constructed.

Feb

2010

(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Great liners.

By Chaz the unicyclist

from Western Pennsylvania

About Me Casual/ Recreational

See all my reviews

Pros

Comfortable
Durable
Good Design
Regulates Temperature Well
Wicks Away Moisture

Cons

Best Uses

Backpacking
Daily Use
Hiking

Comments about REI Silk One Liner Socks:

Love these liners. In the hot Texas summer, my feet stay dry. In the cold Pennsylvania winters, my feet stay dry and warm. I always wear these under thick merino wool socks, and the liners help regulate the temperature and moisture of my feet regardless of the outside temperature. They also vastly cut down on hotspots and, consequently, blisters.

I usually wear them when hiking/backpacking, but also on cold, snowy days. I plan to buy a few more pairs.