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    Clint Hewitt
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    @walksoftly33

    Locale: New England

    Travis,

    As Nick said you have to size up. I am normally a size 10 so I went with a size 11 sock. For Winter use I would go up even another size for the use of a thicker sock underneath.

    I normally used a pair of toe socks to keep my from toes apart and blister free.

    They can be tight getting on and off rounding the ankle, I blew a seam taking them on or off cant remember which. I just sewed them up, did not retape them but they have seen alot of use so a new pair is in order. If I can find the material I might make myself a custom fitting pair solving the issues with rockies.

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    Ken Bennett
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    @ken_bennett

    Locale: southeastern usa

    I like Goretex trail runners in the winter with tall goretex gaiters. The gaiters solve many of the issues noted above – they keep out the snow and rain, and keep out water from puddles and even creek fords if one walks quickly enough. The shoe/gaiter combo is more comfortable for me than winter boots. I've not tried the w/b socks, so I can't comment on those.

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    Mike W
    BPL Member

    @skopeo

    Locale: British Columbia

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    spelt with a t
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    @spelt

    Locale: Rangeley, ME

    Err by walkers calves do you mean kankles?

    I'm thinking he meant calf muscles of unusual size. Sure, they look impressive, but they make buying gaiters a pain in the a**. I have to slide the tops of the Rocky socks down about an inch and a half or they cut off circulation to my feet.

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