How to choose the right socks for the winter season?

To choose the right pair of ski socks, you need to ask yourself a few questions.

1. What is my skiing level and intensity?

If I ski every weekend, if I’m an instructor for example, I wouldn’t choose the same socks as for an annual family ski holiday. In most cases, ski sock brands classify their models according to a degree of practice: the socks are thus adapted by their materials and construction. It is essential to choose socks that are adapted to your needs… Clearly, first-price socks will not be suitable for regular use, as they are offered in materials that are not very resistant and lack technical construction.

2. Where am I going to ski, in what weather conditions?

Depending on the time of year, the altitude of the slopes and their geographical location, temperatures will not necessarily be the same. This cold criterion must be taken into account when choosing socks, because the calorific value varies from model to model and from one material to another. Socks that provide a lot of warmth to the feet are very much appreciated in very cold weather, and will literally change your life!

3. What type of sport will I be doing?

Winter in the mountains isn’t just about downhill skiing!

Depending on the activity you practice, you can adapt your pair of socks: cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, Nordic walking, sledding and many others! The technical constructions of the different models can be adapted to your needs: flat seams, moisture wicking, heat retention, non-compressive, mixed materials… There are many different technologies, and each sock model is designed to meet a certain number of criteria.

Now that you know which pair of socks is right for you, you need to know how to care for them. Ideally, you should wash them by hand, as that’s how they retain their characteristics for the longest possible time… If you’re in a hurry, machine washing at 30° is fine, but definitely not the tumble-dryer: it’s the sworn enemy of socks in general!

Last but not least, take your usual shoe size: it’s important that the sock fits your foot perfectly to avoid any feeling of rubbing. Most models are unisex and come in a wide range of sizes.

For over 45 years, the Thyo brand has been offering technical sports socks for a wide range of sports, including skiing and mountain sports.

The brand’s expertise makes it one of the market leaders. The models offered are all designed in France, and part of the production is French.

The Thyo brand appeals to a variety of audiences, and tailors its collection to consumers’ needs:

1. The Leisure range is aimed at families who enjoy skiing on an occasional basis. This range offers models for the whole family, from babies to adults.
2. The Performance range, for experienced skiers. These models combine intelligent materials with a technical construction designed to promote foot comfort and ventilation.
3. The Expertise range, aimed at the most demanding skiers. The socks in this range are designed for intensive, demanding use. Pody Air technology, developed with sports podiatrists and patented by the Brand, is a flagship model in this range: the exclusive construction of this model provides the foot with constant ventilation, reinforced knitting zones on the support zones, and an airy knit for better air circulation.
4. The Nordic line, with socks for other mountain sports.

Each season, the Thyo brand offers a wide range of models that quickly become indispensable allies: shock protection, foot ventilation, warmth, finesse, muscle tension reduction… The technical expertise of these socks makes them an essential piece of equipment for the next ski season… which is bound to be a success!