A Soldiers Science To Keeping Your Feet Warm. #shorts#army

[ravager-]

When you give yourself Trench foot because you don’t layer properly..

[lirrobinson]

Been doubling up with regular socks in the Navy and in Texas oil fields. No problems in 20 years.

[EssmirWolf]

Don't do this if you are in truly arctic environments. It's my speciality. First layer need to be 25%+ wool and no cotton in either sock. You will be a little bit wet and wool is the only thing that warms when you are wet. And cotton absorbs water that will freeze and kill you.

[jasontoddlives]

Good advice. Damn good advice.
Seen so many people suffer, because they didn't know better.

[nicholasneitzel]

Exactly, many people do not know what good winter boots are. I wear boots that are rated for atleast -40. Everything you are saying is correct.

[Tiquntum]

I think you are giving away a lot of common sense skills... 🙏🏼🗽🇺🇸🦅

[shadowdeslaar]

Cotton inside.
Wool outside. Or half and half made. Either way you breath. Warm. And IF you sweat which you will… you’ll still be warm just keep the wind off.

[soxfan]

Just wanted to chime in as a non military guy. Learned this sock layering method from a US postman on a backpacking trip. Have used it everyday since just in my normal life. Sometimes when I’m desperate, I’ll wear a long dress sock under a short ankle sock. Gives me those 90s vibes when dudes would wear a long sleeve t shirt under a short sleeve t shirt. Anyways, it looks dumb and if I’m still willing to do that then you know that the layers are worth it. Take care of your feet!

[drrenard]

Pantihose is great suggestion. Not many realize how much they offer but they are great. My usual combination is pantihose, silk socks, and if necessary alumized cotton

[michaelvogels]

I love having a science and safe way of doing things

[majorhawker]

You need to ensure that the outer sock is one size larger at least, to keep them from squeezing. Also, they make water proof socks that wick away water and keep water out. I had these and wore them in the Desert. Yes in Iraq. It gets cold AF at night on patrol. You also have to loosen you boot laces as well, again to not cut circulation to your feet.

[patdennison]

All subject to how accurate the Intel is🤣

[grzegorzdobrosielski]

I've found great solution for this problem. In winter i usualy wear Galoshes with 2 pairs of socks on. Only reason your feet can get wet is becouse of the sweat. So when your socks become sweaty change them. Also you can tuck the galoshes In your pants and they will look Just like other winter shoes.

[Cobra-kwyh]

Thanks for making these videos! They are so entertaining!

[FMHikari]

Wet boots are heavier and will affect your balance, average sprint time and time taken to start a good sprint.
They also ruin most of the insulation on your feet.
And untreated funguses might just take your feet, if the cold doesn't do it first.

Unironically, Thigh High waterproof socks are a good idea for winter.

[masuxd]

I was told by my instructors in finnish army that best way to layer socks is wool socks and the normal socks. This is so wool socks transfers wetness to regular socks so you really have to change regular socks. But if you go swimming with boots on I suggest changing both.

[shadowhenge]

In the scouts for the klondike derbies we always trained to wear normal cotton socks, wool warmer socks over that. Plastic bags outer ahell and into boot. You check every two hours to remove the bag and inner sock to change.

[ncleasure]

I use 5.11 Atacs shields for work. We spend a lot of time slogging through mud and water (much of it full of chemicals). They have kept my feet quite cozy and dry, even better than my wet boots in some circumstances.

[danteaghoulfromspace]

I have leather military boots, i always layer with socks. Hicking socks directly on my feet, army socks over them, makes the boots more comfortable too

[Banefulailment]

Thin interior sock made of material that wicks well Bamboo, nylon, acrylic, polypropylene. Outersock wool preferably merino