I had to go look it up on the receipt. Size was large.Thanks for the replies fellas. Gator, what size did you get cause I’m a 12 as well. I know there are some real good merino socks too and a lot of people swear by them but I was just curious if the alpaca was better.
I also have those. I love them.I bought 1 pair of the Altera Alpaca Conquer almost 1 year ago to try out and put through the paces. I have worn them almost every day. Usually go a couple days between washing. Other than some white fuzzies from other clothes, they have held up extremely well. Feel almost the same as the day I bought them. My work boots are waterproof, so they don't breathe. It takes much longer for my feet to start sweating wearing these and once I take boots off, the heat from my feet essentially dries them out within a minute or two. Wearing them hunting with 400g boots gets be down into the 20's. I did purchase a pair of their thicker Prevail socks last year for when it was colder. They are equally as impressive, but have no where near the hours of use the Conquer has.
Not to derail your alpaca train of thought, but if you, or any of you reading this are not hip to Darn Tough socks, you should be. I’ve worn damn near every brand of high quality socks on the market and darn tough are the best, hands down. Merino wool, many different styles, and above all else, a lifetime warranty.
I’m not a fan of smartwool stuff. They just don’t fit as well for me. I’ve had issues with smart wool socks bunching up and the calve part of it slipping down a lot. Are they nice well made socks, of course they are. But to compare them to darn tough, I think darn tough socks are just a little bit higher quality , and personally for me darn tough fit and wear better.Thanks. How would you compare them to Smartwool?
I’m not a fan of smartwool stuff. They just don’t fit as well for me. I’ve had issues with smart wool socks bunching up and the calve part of it slipping down a lot. Are they nice well made socks, of course they are. But to compare them to darn tough, I think darn tough socks are just a little bit higher quality , and personally for me darn tough fit and wear better.
There was a thread on here a couple years ago about Alpaca socks being the best socks you can buy. I did alot of research and then ordered a pair. I can't remember the brand but I will never hunt in the cold without them again. They dry out fast and keep my feet warm and dry