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I heart thin socks. Yes, indeed, I do heart thin socks. I heart thin socks for trail running, mountain biking and skiing. While I typically wear ultralight socks, some shoes and some ski boots require a tad thicker arrangement and that’s where the Lorpen Tri-layer Merino and Primaloft Light ski socks have come in handy. As they say, they are “not too thick and not too thin,” but just right.
Lorpen built these with a combo of Primaloft yarn and Merino Wool–a killer combo for warmth and moisture management. They have been the perfect match for backcountry skiing with my Dynafit Titan ski boots. The triple layers have been excellent at moving he sweat away from my foot while keeping my toes warm.
They are a little thicker than my typical ultralight, but after thermo-molding the liners in my boots, they take up that little bit of extra volume just dandy. The extra bit of shin padding has come in handy on a few chunky crud days too.
Here’s a little more about the construction of these socks:
The first layer, closest to the skin, is made of PrimaLoft Eco-Polyester, a synthetic fiber that is designed for performance and comfort. It combines 50% recycled material with PrimaLoft virgin fibers to create a high loft, thermally efficient insulation. PrimaLoft is also lightweight and water resistant.
The second layer, or middle layer, is made of Merino Wool, a natural fiber that can wick moisture away from the foot while providing softness. Meri...
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