The right sock for the Nijmegen Four Days Marches
The right socks for the Nijmeegse Vierdaagse
One of the most frequently asked questions by our customers is: which sock should I use for the Nijmeegse Vierdaagse? The Nijmeegse Vierdaagse is the walking event of the Netherlands, and it would be a shame to get painful blisters during this amazing celebration. Avoid a one-way trip to the Red Cross tent and choose the right socks for the Nijmeegse Vierdaagse.
The golden rule
There is one golden rule when it comes to choosing the right socks:
“The heavier the load, the thicker the sock.”
The most important thing is to carefully consider how heavy the load is that the hiking sock will need to handle. Are you going to walk 5, 10, or as with the Vierdaagse, even 40 km? A longer hike requires a thicker sock. More difficult terrain also calls for a thicker sock with more cushioning. A 5 km mountain hike is tougher than a walk over the heath.
Choose the right sock
Sporty ankle sock
For the Vierdaagse walkers who prefer to wear an ankle sock with their sporty low hiking shoes, there is the Explore Quarter. This medium-thick sock is a good choice for longer walks and athletes. The Explore Quarter is the thickest ankle sock in the collection.
All-round sock with cushioning
The Escape is a medium-thick sock with padding at pressure points. This makes the sock especially suitable for longer walks, including the Vierdaagse. For most walkers, the Escape is a good choice.
The heavyweight
For more serious hiking and people who are very sensitive to blisters, there is the Adventure Crew. This is the thickest sock in the collection and has extra thick padding at the pressure points.