MT,

Feel free too "quibble" all you want ;)
I would never expect people too ditch an old stand-by without some diligent research and a skeptical eye.

Everyone's feet are different, size/gait/ sweat. Factor in shoe types and you can see that everyone's experience might not be the same.

I'd say buy 1 pair, then maybe wear your old stand -by on one foot, the newer one on the other. Go for a nice hike with a moderately heavy pack. A side by side comparison should do the trick ;)

I doubt you'll regret spending the $5, best case scenario you've found a better way, worse case you have a a good but not better extra pair of liner socks  ;D