Before I went to Bulgaria for our hiking trip, I spontaneously threw 2 brands of hiking socks in my basket at REI that I had never tried before. I have been looking for ideal socks for years, ever since Fox River stopped making my original favorite wool sock. I don't like really thick socks and even some of the "lightweight" ones are too thick. Since I once liked them so much, I picked a new design of a Fox River sock - admitttedly because it had a flower on it (I am trying to get more in touch with my feminine side!) I also picked a TEKO sock because it looked like the right thickness for me and somewhere in the recesses of my brain I remembered some positive reviews of TEKO socks.
I loved both of these socks, and they fit wonderfully in my boot with a sock liner. But I really want to praise the TEKO sock. Not only was it comfortable, but their company is incredibly ecologically minded. Part of their mission is "to create the best performing socks in the world, with the least impact on our planet." They accomplish this in a variety of ways: They use minimal, post consumer, recycled packaging; the socks are made with recycled polyester, eco-merino wool, organic cotton, and natural dyes; they have bought wind-powered enegry credits to offset their own energy use; they also use low amounts of water in their wash process; and they are made in the United States.
On top of all this, the socks are just designed well. They are field-tested for a variety of criteria by people who are bikers, hikers, skiers, etc. My feet were definitely dry and comfortable and happy - and these socks were tested for 6-9 hours a day. I loved them (and my Fox River socks) so much that I just kept washing them out by hand and re-wearing them. Give a pair a try and if you don't like them they even have a one-year guarantee! You can read more about the design, performance and company information on their web site: http:// www.tekosocks.com --Deb
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