Rocky GTX Sock fit

I’m trying out Rocky GTX socks for the first time and due to the slippery and stiff nature of the material the socks always bunch up when I put on my shoes. Is there any way to prevent this? If not, does it not become an issue when hiking?

Another consideration is that I need to size up my shoes to prevent the bunching but then I might as well have a winter GTX trail runner instead of socks.

When I put mine on, I flex my foot upwards as I put the shoe on and that eliminates as much bunching as possible.

I have to size up one or two sizes to get the Rocky socks on. That does leave some bunched up material at the toes, but it hasn’t bothered me. I don’t see a way around it. Basically you can choose from:

Reg. Shoe Size = Near impossible to put on, once on it fits nice
+1 Size = Tedious to put on, some wrinkled fabric
+2 Size = Easy to put on, fair bit of wrinkled fabric

So I may be doing this all wrong … but I use my GTX socks in a 3 layer system just like a VBL for sleeping. I put on a thin pair of wool socks, my GTX socks and then an over-sock. I can situate the GTX sock properly under the over-sock and prevent any bunching once I put on my shoes.

Thanks for the insight everyone.  I initially ordered a few sizes up on my regular size due to all the reports of the tight and narrow fit.  I’m normally an 11 1/2 and went 13 and 14.  The 13 is roomy and I never bothered with the 14.  I ordered a 12 and it fits much nicer and not too constricting.  I can wear them with lighweight hiking socks so I think I’ll keep the 12s.

Christopher, that sounds like a good idea of sleeping but GTX isn’t a true vapor barrier if you’re trying to protect your quilt from foot sweat.  My main use case for GTX socks is wet snow hiking or in camp if my shoes are totally soaked (no camp shoes). When I use oven bags my inner socks get wet from sweat since they don’t breath at all and they are very slippery.