5.11 Tactical® Duty Ready Socks line. Which ones to choose?

The professional line of 5.11 Tactical® Duty Ready Socks is already available in the PROF1Group® chain of military stores!

They differ on the performance scale and include the following categories: Basic, Plus and Ultra. But what is the difference? Let's find out!

First of all, let's explain what these performance categories mean:

• Basic is the base, the ground. And if we're being serious, these are the socks that are suitable for everyday use or short trips outdoors.
• Plus is the golden mean. More features have been added compared to Basic and are more durable.
• Ultra the name alone speaks for itself. Maximum buns and wear resistance. They will become a faithful companion during long business trips with heavy backpacks.

The 5.11 Tactical® brand demonstrates brief characteristics of each model, but how to make sense of it? Stay calm, we'll tell you all about it.

What about the material?

All models are made of a combination of polyester, cotton and elastane. A special impregnation to wick moisture away from the foot and prevent the formation of an unpleasant odor is a bonus.

What do the Crew, OTC and Ankle prefixes in the model names mean?

This is the height of the cuff:

• Ankle - covers the ankle
• Crew - up to the middle of the calf
• OTC - up to the height of the hamstring area

Choose the right height for your shoes and you will be happy.

Now that we've figured out the main indicators, we're getting closer to the point.

What do all three categories of 5.11 Tactical® Duty Ready Socks have in common?

• comfortable flat seams in the toe area
• breathable mesh on the top of the sock for better ventilation
• the upper part of the cuff is securely fixed on the leg regardless of its height

Basic / Plus / Ultra Performance - what are the differences?

Basic Performance

• support for the arch of the foot - basic level
• 5.11 SlipStream™ fibers - none
• cushioning inserts (on the sides of the toe box) - none
• cushioning inserts (heel and forefoot) - normal density

Plus Performance

• support for the arch of the foot - basic level
• 5.11 SlipStream™ fibers - none
• cushioning inserts (on the sides of the toe box) - none
• cushioning inserts (heel and forefoot) - improved density

Ultra Performance

• support for the arch of the foot - maximum level
• 5.11 SlipStream™ fibers - present in the material
• cushioning inserts (heel and forefoot) - maximum density
• cushioning inserts (on the sides of the toe) - present in the sock construction

Areas of application of different sock models

In general, each type of sock is versatile in its applications, but we have prepared brief recommendations in case you are looking for something specific for your tasks and are wondering what to choose.

5.11 Tactical® Duty Ready Basic Crew Socks:

• season - summer, demi-season
• areas of use - city, outdoors
• type of load - light backpack or no load
• type of footwear - trekking and city sneakers, boots with a height of 4 or 6 inches (prefix LO or MID in the name of the shoe)

5.11 Tactical® Duty Ready Plus Crew Socks:

• season - summer, demi-season
• areas of use - city, outdoors
• type of load - medium weight backpack
• type of footwear - trekking sneakers or boots with a height of 4 or 6 inches (prefix LO or MID in the name of the shoe)

5.11 Tactical® Duty Ready Plus OTC Socks:

• season - summer, demi-season
• areas of use - city, outdoors
• type of load - medium weight backpack
• type of footwear - trekking sneakers or boots with a height of 6 or 8 inches (prefix MID or HI in the name of the shoe)

5.11 Tactical® Duty Ready Ultra Crew Socks:

• season - summer, demi-season
• areas of use - outdoors
• type of load - heavy backpack, tactical equipment
• type of footwear - 6 or 8 inch high boots (prefix MID or HI in the name of the shoe)

We hope that we were able to help you understand and choose socks from the 5.11 Tactical® Duty Ready line.

If you have any additional questions, please ask them in the comments or contact our professional consultants from the online department or offline stores.

We wish you a good day and happy shopping!