I would go with a basic ribbed sock with a stockinette foot in fingering. haha! Ravelry wins again. second result:


http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/basic-socks-21

This should get you basic good socks with no frills or charts. :)

On the other hand, you might also want to make a practice sock in worsted or something so you get used to the idea of turning a heel and working a gusset which can be strange. Worsted socks will be way too thick to wear under boots though.