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2013 Winter Buyer's Guide
Wednesday, November 14, 2012

Winter Foot Care: Less Is More

Great gear will only get you so far. You have to be kind to what goes in it too. Here are some tips for taking care of your feet on the slopes.

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Photo: Wigwam

One pair of thin-to-midweight ski-specific socks is all you need. We’re fans of Wigwam’s Xenon Pro ($22) and SmartWool’s PhD Light ($24). But our absolute favorite is Fits’s Light Ski ($24), a merino-wool blend that stays in place all day, never bunches up, and left us totally blister-free.

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