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. Merino wool also features anti-microbial/anti-odor properties and is machine washable.
The third layer, made of Nylon, is highly durable making the sock resilient and long lasting. The nylon fibers are concentrated in the toe, heal and shin where the sock gets the most abrasion.
Bottom Line: Lorpen Tri-layer Merino/Primaloft Eco Ski Socks
These are a great pair of ski socks for those who prefer a lightweight, but not ultrathin ski sock. You’ll appreciate the warmth, comfort and moisture management they provide.
Buy Now: Lorpen Tri-layer Ski Socks
02.02.2010 at 2:35 pm - by Kendall Card
I also recently skied these socks and the funny thing was I immediately thought “these puppies are too thick for Jason”. I really like the comfort and softness of these socks and found it was pretty good to wear them all day (I usually try this when testing ski socks comfort level)
02.08.2010 at 1:46 am - by Dynafit Titan TF-X Alpine Touring Ski Boots Review - FeedTheHabit.com
[...] With the Storm Trooper-esque Dynafit Titan’s underfoot this season, I’ve been pleasantly surprised by their overall performance. While I had no doubt they would crush the downhill, I was a little nervous about the walkability of these freeride touring boots. When they arrived, the size 27.0 seemed just right. It was a little snug, but I knew that a quick heat mold would reduce some of that volume. After a trip to Surefoot at The Canyons, I was dialed in for a lightweight (not ultrathin) sock, like the Lorpen Tri-Layer lightweight sock. [...]