Good technical ski socks can make a big difference during your winter sports holiday. A small investment in the form of a pair of high-quality ski socks quickly provides more comfort on and off the slopes. Good ski socks keep your feet dry and warm and can even make it easier for you to get into your ski boots. But perhaps the most important reason for buying good ski or snowboard socks is to improve your skiing technique. We would like to explain how this works below.
Better technique through good ski socks?
It is common knowledge that every person has a different type of foot. This is taken into account when fitting ski boots at the better winter sports specialist store. The size of both feet is measured and the footbed is examined. For boot fitters, this is done by standing on a soft cushion that is formed around the feet. This feels comfortable around the feet and gives a good idea of the type of foot of the winter sports enthusiast.
Based on this, the boot fitter can make a good choice regarding the ski boot. After putting it on, pain points are examined or where the ski boot is tightest. In many cases, the ski boot is heated and a sole is fitted. The winter sports enthusiast can then choose which ski socks he or she should go for.
Poederbaas ski socks test
At Poederbaas we are busy every day developing functional winter sports accessories that can make a difference for you. That is why we started the Poederbaas ski socks test with the aim of developing the perfect ski socks for every type of winter sports enthusiast. We have defined 5 different types of winter sports enthusiasts with which you may identify:
Recreational skier/snowboarder: The person who does not have to be the first at the lift but who goes up after a nice breakfast during the morning. After 2 descents it is time for a cup of coffee and preference is given to blue and red slopes. Warm, dry feet are important and the ski socks must be comfortable. For this type of winter sports enthusiast we have developed a beautiful 2-pack of ski socks made of 75% acrylic, 15% polyamide, 8% wool, 2% elastane. These 2-pack ski socks have an anatomically shaped foot, a heat-insulating terry cloth interior and even have shock-absorbing and protective surfaces and elastic for extra support.
Novice winter sports enthusiast who likes to go fast: You will recognize them. That buddy of yours who is going on a winter sports holiday for the first time but can actually quickly catch up with the rest of the group. This type of winter sports enthusiast learns a lot by watching other skiers and is originally quite sporty. This winter sports enthusiast needs good basic quality, but the socks must have shin protection for a comfortable fit and a long length so that they extend just slightly above the ski boot and protect your lower leg well. We have developed this ski sock for this skier, which is also available in nice prints and color combinations.
Experienced winter sports enthusiast: This is the person who has been going on winter sports for a number of years and can get down well everywhere. This person feels comfortable in the mountains and knows very well how much difference good material can make. We have developed the technical merino ski sock in two colors for this winter sports enthusiast. This merino wool ski sock with compression 1 fits tightly around the foot and calf and ensures good blood circulation. This prevents cramps and cold feet, among other things.
Freerider or tour skier: These experienced winter sports enthusiasts have gone on an adventure and love a challenge. They increasingly ignore the slopes and move more and more off the slopes. Sometimes they climb or tour a bit so they can make an even more beautiful descent. This type of winter sports enthusiasts has a lot of friction in their ski boots, partly due to walking, touring and climbing. This friction of the foot in the ski boot ensures that everything becomes warm. This can result in sweaty feet, which is detrimental to the descent because you will slide up and down more in your ski sock. To combat this, we have developed a ski sock that allows moisture to pass through. We have therefore opted for a bamboo ski sock that also feels silky soft on the inside of your foot.
Do you think there is still a type of winter sports enthusiast or ski sock missing? Please let us know in the comments below. If you have bought one of these ski socks and you are enthusiastic, we would like to hear from you. Happy winter sports!