CAPE MOHAIR SOCKS
Some people mutter when they get socks for Christmas, but if you’ve ever done a long hike you’ll never turn up your nose at a pair from Cape Mohair!
South Africa is the biggest producer of mohair in the world and CapeMohair has been making socks and clothing from“the noblest of all fibres” for more than 30 years.
The advantages of mohair over cotton or synthetic fabrics are legion: By naturally absorbing and releasing moisture, your socks have their own air-cooling system and your feet don’t sweat; mohair is soft and doesn’t irritate or scratch your skin like some other woollen socks; it’s lightweight so you can easily pack three or four pairs on amulti-day hike; it’s warm in winter; and it’s durable. You’re going to have to cover many kilometres to wear through a pair of mohair socks. R150 destinationsoutdoor.co.za
JIM GREEN AFRICAN RANGER BOOTS
Now that you know which socks to buy, it’s time to get a decent pair of leather boots. Jim Green Footwear, with its factory in Pietermaritzburg, has enjoyed cult status among South African hikers, farmers and builders for the past three decades.
These all-rounders are proper “dans, kerk en werk” boots, each pair handcrafted from 100% local materials. If you’re a serious hiker, consider something like the Monster Waterproof (R2 700), but these African Rangers are perfect for everyday use and day hikes.
This story is from the October/November 2023 edition of go! - South Africa.
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