As a popular accessory shooting socks have been used for generations, advances made by modern day technology make it possible to purchase heated shooting socks, as well as socks in many different textile weights suitable for all the seasons. Thermal, Lycra, Nylon wool-mix blends are but a small selection of what is available. Consider your design and your manufacturer carefully. A good pair of shooting socks will ensure that the foot does not over heat within the boot and prolongs your enjoyment throughout the day. An ill fitting sock will bring an early end to the day's plans, as well as causing you pain.
Naturally you can purchase hunting socks for Men, Women and children alike, offering a huge variety of colour schemes, patterns and fabrics to suit each and every person's taste.
Shooting socks come in a whole range of materials, such as wool, cashmere, cotton and mohair. It is wise to consider the fabric carefully, as some fabrics may cause friction within your boot, blistering and cramping. To avoid this consider purchasing socks that will fit well and not lose their shape during the day.
As well as this you can choose from a range of designs, patterns and colours to match your desired shooting attire for the day, be it something reserved, classic, striking or bold. Many also complete the look by purchasing garters, often in a contrasting colour to accessorise and complete a visual look as well as to ensure the sock does not sag or bunch up.
Regardless of your tastes, you can choose from a great number of popular manufacturers including Gamekeeper and Barbour but you can also purchase local handmade shooting socks if you prefer, or even buy knitting patterns for the more craftily minded.
As well as the wide range of yarns for shooting socks the thickness of the materials varies also. It is therefore wise to choose the correct style and possibly more importantly, the correct size of shooting socks. By doing so you will prevent the annoying pain and blistering during your shoot that ill fitting socks can cause.