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THE KNOWLEDGE<br />
The names of Bridgedale socks tend to be quite a mouthful, but in fact when<br />
you break them down they make perfect sense, and are simply helping you<br />
find exactly what you need in their vast range. They divide into Range (Hike,<br />
Explorer, Waterproof, Liner), Weight (Ultra Light, Lightweight, Midweight,<br />
Heavyweight), Fabric (Coolmax or Merino) and Activity (Performance,<br />
Endurance, Sport). So if you know what you’re looking for, the product<br />
name will take you straight to the sock you need. On this page, it’s the Hike<br />
Ultra Light Coolmax Performance – and trust us, it won’t let you down.<br />
BRIDGEDALE<br />
HIKE ULTRA LIGHT<br />
COOLMAX PERFORMANCE<br />
£19<br />
This is Bridgedale’s top option for<br />
walking in warmer climates: it’s an<br />
ultra-light, non-wool, cushioned sock<br />
that ensures your feet stay cool,<br />
comfortable and dry in the heat.<br />
bridgedale.com<br />
EDZ<br />
ALL CLIMATE MERINO<br />
BOOT SOCK £19<br />
A genius product which, as the name<br />
suggests, is designed to be adaptable,<br />
cooling you in summer and insulating<br />
in winter. You can buy a single pair for<br />
£12, but for the added £7 we reckon<br />
the dual pack is even better value.<br />
edz.co.uk<br />
LORPEN<br />
T3 LIGHT HIKER £19<br />
Another longtime CW favourite,<br />
Lorpen’s T3 Light Hiker is just<br />
incredibly soft, stretchy and<br />
comfortable over serious miles.<br />
Their Lyocell Tencel fabric makes<br />
them great in summer, but they do a<br />
bang-up job in spring and autumn too.<br />
lorpen.co.uk<br />
BAM<br />
TECHNICAL BAMBOO<br />
WALKING SOCKS £22<br />
BAM derive most of their key fabrics<br />
from sustainably sourced bamboo,<br />
and here it’s put to great use on a<br />
supersoft, breathable sock with<br />
cushioned footbed and elasticated<br />
ribbing on the ankle, instep and hem.<br />
bambooclothing.co.uk<br />
STANCE<br />
MOON CREW SOCK £23<br />
Certain geekier members of the CW<br />
team got very excited about this one,<br />
with its visuals inspired by the Forest<br />
Moon of Endor from Return of the Jedi.<br />
But it’s not just geeky gimmickry:<br />
these are proper outdoor socks whose<br />
InfiniKnit yarn has a no-rip guarantee.<br />
stance.eu.com<br />
DARN TOUGH<br />
CLOSE ENCOUNTERS<br />
MIDWEIGHT £28<br />
And the theme continues here, with<br />
Darn Tough’s infamous sense of<br />
humour bringing us a sock pattern<br />
inspired by alien/monster encounters<br />
in the wilderness. Still no skimping on<br />
quality either: these socks are brilliant.<br />
darntough.com<br />
SUMMER GEAR GUIDE 2023 27
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