Safety shoe sock recommendations

[BucksDad]

I got a new pair of Scruffs safety boots for Christmas for workshop / garden usage.

Anyone got any socks they recommend for safety shoes and that they find comfortable for all day wear etc?

 

[flying haggis]

I wear Dunlop socks that I got in Lidl £5 for three pairs. Double thick soles. But they may not be tall enough up the leg for wearing with boots. I always war safety trainers as I can't get on with anything higher.

 

[Spectric]

Look for woolen Hiking socks .

 

[Essex Barn Workshop]

I swear by JCB boot socks, not tight at all but don't fall down and washable.

 

[rs6mra]

Years ago I had a pair for Dewalt boots and couldn't wait to kick them off when i got home. Just I changed to Caterpillar's and they were so comfy. I think it is worth paying close attention to the insoles. You spend most of your lifetime on your feet or in bed so I never compromise.
In response to your question, I tend to use double layered socks from my running days.

 

[nickds1]

I use Falke TK2 - expensive, but very very comfortable & hard wearing.

 

[Jameshow]

I have

I swear by JCB boot socks, not tight at all but don't fall down and washable.

These and they are good.

Also got some of these for Christmas feel nice long term yet to test.

https://tuclothing.sainsburys.co.uk/product/tuc141251962

eBay woollen socks are good too.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/14343989...tixoXeJTeO&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

 

[--Tom--]

I have bridgedales that I really like. Pair I was wearing today are probably 20 years old and still good.

 

[Essex Barn Workshop]

Years ago I had a pair for Dewalt boots and couldn't wait to kick them off when i got home. Just I changed to Caterpillar's and they were so comfy. I think it is worth paying close attention to the insoles. You spend most of your lifetime on your feet or in bed so I never compromise.
In response to your question, I tend to use double layered socks from my running days.

Good point about the insoles, I bought a pair of cheapish memory foam insoles for my boots and it made a world of difference.
So memory foam insoles, JCB socks and you're good to go!

 

[NeiljohnUK]

Army issue hot weather/desert socks are my go to https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/154180654092 especially as I wear Altberg boots, defender boot's for walking, Hogg's for motorcycling and P3Aqua safety boots for workshop wear, I won't/can't wear cheap boots, nor cheap footbeds in them.

 

[BucksDad]

Thanks for the insights everyone. Will browse and order some over the weekend

 

[throbscottle]

I wear cheap steelies all day long and my feet are happy wearing Regatta hiking socks (you know, that once-cheap brand that isn't cheap anymore). They do a "professional" version for tradespeople which is cheaper and a bit harder wearing. I don't like them so much because they are a bit tight around the leg, otherwise just as comfy - can't tell the difference.