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Re: A storm in a Cromarty teacup

Hi DP That looked like a good short walk. Didn't really understand your comment about poo bins as I noticed a lot of tree branches in your photos :wink: :shock: :lol: I took a photo specially for you a few months back on Mull, but maybe you missed it? viewtopic.php?f=9&t=122130 I did miss it! I...
by Gordie12
Sat Mar 16, 2024 9:04 pm
 
Forum: Walk reports - Scotland
Topic: A storm in a Cromarty teacup
Replies: 4
Views: 462

Re: A storm in a Cromarty teacup

Hi DP

That looked like a good short walk.

Didn't really understand your comment about poo bins as I noticed a lot of tree branches in your photos :wink:
by Gordie12
Thu Mar 14, 2024 3:06 pm
 
Forum: Walk reports - Scotland
Topic: A storm in a Cromarty teacup
Replies: 4
Views: 462

Re: Recommendations for Liner Socks

I'm glad to find others own multiple pairs of Bridgedale coolmax liner socks and have had them for years - not just me then! I find them great and hard wearing. If another poster has had them fall apart then either it's a bad batch or quality has deteriorated - I've had mine for nigh on 20 years. I...
by Gordie12
Wed Mar 13, 2024 5:00 pm
 
Forum: Gear and Equipment talk
Topic: Recommendations for Liner Socks
Replies: 20
Views: 737

Re: Recommendations for Liner Socks

@ Gordie12 absolutely, they aren't cheap but very good and long lasting. Got no blisters or aches anymore and use them already for several years. I love them and im always happy to get them to Christmas and my birthday :D I think you may be on commission. I'm loyal to Bridgedale for all my walking ...
by Gordie12
Wed Mar 13, 2024 3:27 pm
 
Forum: Gear and Equipment talk
Topic: Recommendations for Liner Socks
Replies: 20
Views: 737

Re: Recommendations for Liner Socks

One thing to remember is that most boots and shoes are manufactured in European sizes, and then converted to a UK size. This means that it's entirely possible that you actually are a UK size 11, but that the conversion is a bit off because UK and European sizes aren't exactly equivalent. Maybe the ...
by Gordie12
Wed Mar 13, 2024 3:21 pm
 
Forum: Gear and Equipment talk
Topic: Recommendations for Liner Socks
Replies: 20
Views: 737

Re: Recommendations for Liner Socks

Until recently I've always used the Bridgedale Coolmax liners, which to me have lasted ages. However I now use some slightly thicker "active" socks from Decathlon. These have a little more thickness in key areas. Problem is, I can't find them on their website so hard to recommend them! Si...
by Gordie12
Wed Mar 13, 2024 3:12 pm
 
Forum: Gear and Equipment talk
Topic: Recommendations for Liner Socks
Replies: 20
Views: 737

Re: Recommendations for Liner Socks

Thanks to everybody who took the time to give me some ideas to think about.

I'm going through the links to check them all (Darn Tough socks aren't cheap!!!!!!!!!).

Thanks all.
by Gordie12
Tue Mar 12, 2024 4:13 pm
 
Forum: Gear and Equipment talk
Topic: Recommendations for Liner Socks
Replies: 20
Views: 737

Re: Recommendations for Liner Socks

I've been using liner socks for over 40 years for similar reasons to you. Far and away the best I have found have been Helly Hansen. I had three pairs that I rotated for many years. When they finally wore out I tried various makes most of which either didn't work well or wore out far too quickly (a...
by Gordie12
Fri Mar 08, 2024 11:40 am
 
Forum: Gear and Equipment talk
Topic: Recommendations for Liner Socks
Replies: 20
Views: 737

Re: Recommendations for Liner Socks

dave munn wrote:For years l just wore two pairs of walking socks. Convert to liner socks due to better fitting boots now.


I've never tried two pairs of walking socks, always gone for the liner and a walking sock on top. Might try the double walking sock if I can't find what I'm looking for.

Thanks Dave
by Gordie12
Fri Mar 08, 2024 11:33 am
 
Forum: Gear and Equipment talk
Topic: Recommendations for Liner Socks
Replies: 20
Views: 737

Re: Recommendations for Liner Socks

The problem with the foot sliding forward in a boot is (as I see it) too much volume in the boot above the foot and around the ankle which means one can't tighten the boot sufficiently to keep the foot in place. There are two possible solutions, extra socks (always has been my solution as I have sl...
by Gordie12
Fri Mar 08, 2024 11:30 am
 
Forum: Gear and Equipment talk
Topic: Recommendations for Liner Socks
Replies: 20
Views: 737

Recommendations for Liner Socks

Up until my early 50's I always thought I was a size 11 shoe/boot. Then one day I went to Cotswold Outdoor in Aberdeen and they measured my feet and told me I was actually size 12 so since then I've been buying the bigger size. My feet are more comfortable now but some boots seem to be bigger than o...
by Gordie12
Thu Mar 07, 2024 4:15 pm
 
Forum: Gear and Equipment talk
Topic: Recommendations for Liner Socks
Replies: 20
Views: 737

Re: A Walk of Three Thirds

Easter Balloch looks quite remote on the map. I can imagine it being quite atmospheric with the cloud down and you've got a great photo there later on of the snow covered track beneath a clearing sky. The first time I did this route I remember getting home and checking the map. I was surprised how ...
by Gordie12
Thu Mar 07, 2024 3:55 pm
 
Forum: Walk reports - Scotland
Topic: A Walk of Three Thirds
Replies: 4
Views: 392

Re: Eididh nan Clach Geala

That looked like a really good day. I was halfway through reading your report before I realised I'd actually climbed this hill myself - it took me till the first waterfall photo before it got a bit familiar :lol: I was planning to click on the hill title to see where it was as I thought I had never ...
by Gordie12
Thu Mar 07, 2024 12:52 pm
 
Forum: Walk reports - Scotland
Topic: Eididh nan Clach Geala
Replies: 8
Views: 597

Re: A Walk of Three Thirds

I've been enjoying reading about your recent ramblings in this neck of the woods as a wee warm up for bigger routes through the summer months. I've had Hunt Hill on my radar as one to do this spring but never got round to it yet. Quite keen to check that wee bothy out too. :thumbup: Hi Graeme It lo...
by Gordie12
Wed Mar 06, 2024 4:32 pm
 
Forum: Walk reports - Scotland
Topic: A Walk of Three Thirds
Replies: 4
Views: 392

A Walk of Three Thirds

For the last two years this has been my February/March go-to route as I get the legs ready for the walking season. This year it's a later 1st visit to the route but my 3rd trip to Glen Esk in a week. Starting at the Invermark Car Park at 7:10am it's a balmy -4 (it was -6 on Friday) and with low sunl...
by Gordie12
Tue Mar 05, 2024 11:55 am
 
Forum: Walk reports - Scotland
Topic: A Walk of Three Thirds
Replies: 4
Views: 392
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