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Massdrop x Fitsok Spectra Hiker Socks (2-Pack)
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Massdrop x Fitsok Spectra Hiker Socks (2-Pack)
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Finally, a pair of hiking socks that won’t wear out. They have a superpower: a blend of merino wool and Spectra fiber, whose durability, comfort, flexibility, and light weight are unmatched in the world of performance fibers Read More
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keyboard_arrow_downMsilverhammer
327
Oct 4, 2018
Spectra manufactured by Honeywell is a superior fiber that is extremely durable.
http://www.warwickmills.com/Spectra.aspx
As stated Spectra is being used in body armor, cordage, sail cloth, and now socks.
I believe that a backpack manufacturers Mchale, CiloGear, and HMG have also used Spectra in some of their products.
The abrasion test results that are claimed are off the charts, especially when compared to other fibers.
The fiber composition of the sock looks great, as it combines Nylon, Merino wool, Spectra, Polypropylene, and Spandex!
The only con that I see for these socks is the height of only 7 inches, which is basically a half crew sock.
Hiking socks should always be at least a crew height of 11 to 12 inches, measured from the floor to the top of the sock when on your leg.
If they want to appease the hikers who use low cut shoes with a 7 inch half crew height, then they should offer a crew height or better yet, a boot height for the majority of hikers that wear higher cut boots..
http://www.warwickmills.com/Spectra.aspx
As stated Spectra is being used in body armor, cordage, sail cloth, and now socks.
I believe that a backpack manufacturers Mchale, CiloGear, and HMG have also used Spectra in some of their products.
The abrasion test results that are claimed are off the charts, especially when compared to other fibers.
The fiber composition of the sock looks great, as it combines Nylon, Merino wool, Spectra, Polypropylene, and Spandex!
The only con that I see for these socks is the height of only 7 inches, which is basically a half crew sock.
Hiking socks should always be at least a crew height of 11 to 12 inches, measured from the floor to the top of the sock when on your leg.
If they want to appease the hikers who use low cut shoes with a 7 inch half crew height, then they should offer a crew height or better yet, a boot height for the majority of hikers that wear higher cut boots..
Msilverhammer
327
Nov 25, 2018
Oregon, nice country, I've been to Crater Lake in the winter, and had some distant relatives that I visited in Hood River.
I'm in Florida, basically flat, hot and humid especially in the southern part for about 7 to 8 months out of the year, with many different ecosystems from Everglades to Saw Palmetto scrub to PIne and Oak forests.
Winters are mild with lows sometimes reaching into the thirties at night in the south, colder in the north, but typically in the 40s and 50s during December and January, and February. Sometimes snows in the north part of Florida around Tallahassee during cold winters. Snowed once in southern Florida on January 19th, 1977!
Lots of water both salt and fresh, so pretty good fishing, boating and diving!
We have a lot of wildlife like alligators:
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Hello everyone!
I’m excited to bring you the next addition of the Massdrop x Fitsok Spectra collection! The community requested a hiking sock using spectra yarns, which was a great idea. We immediately began development. After rounds of sampling and testing, we've landed on the most durable hiking sock that is also perfect for trail running. Added features from the Spectra running sock provide comfort and support where needed.
During testing, the yarns surpassed 80,000 cycles on the abrasion testing machine and the test was abandoned because the socks weren’t going to fail. For this reason, this yarn is also used for military and law enforcement, most commonly used for bulletproof vests.
We really appreciated the community input that lead us to developing this hiker version. We’re always open to suggestions for future ideas as well, so please keep the suggestions coming! Anything related to design, colors, features, etc.
I’m excited to bring you the next addition of the Massdrop x Fitsok Spectra collection! The community requested a hiking sock using spectra yarns, which was a great idea. We immediately began development. After rounds of sampling and testing, we've landed on the most durable hiking sock that is also perfect for trail running. Added features from the Spectra running sock provide comfort and support where needed.
During testing, the yarns surpassed 80,000 cycles on the abrasion testing machine and the test was abandoned because the socks weren’t going to fail. For this reason, this yarn is also used for military and law enforcement, most commonly used for bulletproof vests.
We really appreciated the community input that lead us to developing this hiker version. We’re always open to suggestions for future ideas as well, so please keep the suggestions coming! Anything related to design, colors, features, etc.
evil_andy
53
Oct 4, 2018
Does 2-pack mean 2 socks, or 2 *pairs* of socks?
(It would seem odd to sell single socks)
Joiiy
13
Oct 4, 2018
Any comment on the very low 12% Merino wool percentage? Is this really enough to imbue the sock with Merino's comfort and anti stink qualities?
TheFitsokTeam
26
FitSok
Oct 5, 2018
JoiiyHey Joiiy-
Our thought with this product was to put the different performance fibers where they would work the best, so we put the merino blend/spectra in the Heel & Toe and forefoot (heavy impact areas) and put the nylon in the upper foot and leg. Nylon is lightweight but durable! Thx
Our thought with this product was to put the different performance fibers where they would work the best, so we put the merino blend/spectra in the Heel & Toe and forefoot (heavy impact areas) and put the nylon in the upper foot and leg. Nylon is lightweight but durable! Thx
spiderbro
10
Oct 5, 2018
JoiiyI find it hard to believe it would have any use. Even if it is "concentrated in specific areas where it's needed most", 33% is not nearly enough for any area. And I don't think there's any area in one's feet where sweat would significantly concentrate on.
It's probably just marketing, but then again, it doesn't really harm anything either.
It's probably just marketing, but then again, it doesn't really harm anything either.
Bayside_Father
124
Oct 7, 2018
As Msilverhammer says down below, everyone is different. Personally, I prefer a taller sock: crew at the least, and over-the-calf better. Hiker height or quarter crew are shorter than I prefer for most applications, though I do have some quarter crew socks for wearing with shorts. I'm happy that these are crew length, though I hope that in the future, more sizes will be offered so that more people can get the sock they want.
Gunnersmate2
1646
Oct 7, 2018
Bayside_FatherYa I'm not complaining about the actual length I'm complaining about massdrop and or fitsoks description of the socks. Its misleading and wrong imo
Good to know! We've actually work on this length idea before, so good to know it's something people are interested in
GVU1
31
Oct 4, 2018
kim.suarezIt would seem that a hiker would want that type of protection not short socks . Base ball players do not wear short socks . Neither do soccer players
M.a.v
147
Oct 5, 2018
I have to say I like Darn Tough cushion (several pairs of hikers and half crew, which I actually prefer over full crew length hiking socks) better than my pair of Fitsok (which are too thin)...but they gave me a freebie at Traildaze a couple years back (not sure if this was before or after the aquisition, but the was 2016) & they're made nearby in my home state so I'll give them a shot.
VA3TOX
19
Mar 1, 2019
The socks feel awesome, however they are MUCH smaller than expected. If you're interested in buying them. I'd suggest to go up 2 sizes minimum.
JaleesaG
1550
Marketing Team
Jan 3, 2019
Hi everyone,
We’re happy to announce the Spectra Hiker Socks have arrived at the warehouse, have passed quality control checks and are on track to ship by the estimated ship date of Monday, January 7.
You can expect to receive tracking information soon. We’re excited for you to receive your socks!
JaleesaG
1550
Marketing Team
Dec 12, 2018
Hi everyone,
Production is well underway for the Massdrop x Fitsok Spectra Hiker Socks and we’re super excited to share a special video of the socks in production: http://dro.ps/spectraupdate
We’re on track to meet the expected ship date of January 7 and we can’t wait for you to receive them. We’ll be back in a few weeks with another update!
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