I am considering taking a few skiing lessons soon (never skied before), and the amount of specialized gear seems to be a lot. I hike a bit, and have good merino socks, which are great for warmth as well as dryness, and go well with hiking boots. However, all ski socks seem to be knee high.
Does someone know if I can make do with the calf-length socks in downhill skiing boots for the duration of the lessons, or if it is strongly recommended that I get a pair of specific ski socks instead?