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REI Merino Wool Low Light Hiker Socks - Men's
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With naturally wicking fibers, the REI merino wool light hiker cushioned ankle socks are a perfect fit for hiking and backpacking.
- Made of merino lambswool with nylon and Lycra® spandex for durability and dependable fit
- Stretch nylon reinforces heel and toe area for long-wearing durability and comfort; arch band for additional support
- Uniquely formed toe area and Lin-Toe® ''no-feel'' seams keep socks smooth and nonirritating
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REI Merino Wool Low Light Hiker Socks - Men's Customer Reviews
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by PowerReviewsPros
- Comfortable (21)
- Durable (18)
- Good design (14)
- Regulates temperature well (14)
- Wicks away moisture (14)
Cons
- Bunches up (7)
Best Uses
- Daily use (22)
- Hiking (21)
- Travel (17)
- Working out (7)
- Running (6)
- Fit:
Feels too small
Feels true to size
74%
(17 reviews)
Feels too big
- Reviewer Profile:
- Casual/ recreational (12), Weekend warrior (4), Competitive athlete (3)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (9)
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Pros
- Comfortable
- Regulates Temperature Well
- Wicks Away Moisture
Cons
Best Uses
- Daily Use
- Hiking
Comments about REI Merino Wool Low Light Hiker Socks - Men's:
I purchased 4 pairs of these socks In November 2011. I rotate through them along with a couple other pair of REI socks. I have used them while hiking and other daily activities. I haven't had a problem with blisters. They are a little thicker that traditional cotton socks, but I haven't had any issues fitting into shoes. They are strong and hole free.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Comfortable
- Wicks Away Moisture
Cons
- Uncomfortable
- Wears Quickly
Best Uses
- Hiking
Comments about REI Merino Wool Low Light Hiker Socks - Men's:
As a guy with small feet (8), I have spent years looking for socks that fit right, and these socks in Medium are perfect. I love the way they feel, thick and snug. What isn't so good is that they wear out too quickly - I wish this sock had a blend instead of being 100% wool (like my light hiking socks that are still going strong). The padding is also a bit bulky, and I feel the gap in padding under the ball of my feet - why not pad the the entire bottom or skip it altogether? Not a perfect sock but darned close.
- Fit:
- Feels true to size
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Comfortable
- Durable
- Good Design
- High wool content
- Regulates Temperature Well
- Wicks Away Moisture
Cons
Best Uses
- Daily Use
- Hiking
- Mountain biking
- Road Biking
- Running
- Team Sports
- Travel
- Working Out
Comments about REI Merino Wool Low Light Hiker Socks - Men's:
I've been wearing these socks for many years and several things about them really impress me:
- They have been amazingly long lasting
- They are just the right thickness for almost any activity I want to perform, short of heavily loaded backpacking
- They look good with any combo of shoes and clothes, except with sandals that display the crazy-big logos - but I almost never wear sandals anyway, and even more rarely w/socks - so who cares
Like any socks with high wool content, they have mysteriously great properties around ventilation, wicking, insulation, temperature regulation, abrasion prevention, etc. (If wool were to be invited today it would be considered a miracle fibre.)
I wear these socks year round for mountain biking and in the summer with shorts for everything else. I wear the taller version to work 5 days a week year round.
I assure you there's no truth to the assertion that wool socks are wrong for hot weather. To the contrary, hot weather is when some of this product's benefits really shine.
REI, you have a really good product here - don't go changin' it.
- Fit:
- Feels true to size
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Comfortable
- Durable
- Good Design
- Wicks Away Moisture
Cons
Best Uses
- Daily Use
- Hiking
- Running
- Travel
- Working Out
Comments about REI Merino Wool Low Light Hiker Socks - Men's:
These socks are great. I bought a pair of these from the REI store in Atlanta. I used them while hiking Blood Mountain in GA. 6 months later they are still looking good and feeling great. I must say that I will never wear cotton socks again. I highly recommend them.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Comfortable
- Good Design
- Regulates Temperature Well
- Stylish
- Wicks Away Moisture
Cons
Best Uses
- Daily Use
- Hiking
Comments about REI Merino Wool Low Light Hiker Socks - Men's:
These socks are perfect for the Florida panhandle where I live. Comfortable and not too hot, I plan on getting a couple more pair.
- Fit:
- Feels true to size
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about REI Merino Wool Low Light Hiker Socks - Men's:
Based on all the commments regarding them being oversized, I ordered a medium even though I am a size 10 on the wide side. They barely fit and I doubt they will fit at all after going through the wash. Ended up giving them to my wife.
But now I missed the sale for myself. I have some of the crew versions, good socks. Probably best deal for the money, but Smartwool is noticeably better if price is no object.
Pros
- Comfortable
- Durable
- Regulates Temperature Well
- Stylish
- Wicks Away Moisture
Cons
Best Uses
- Daily Use
- Hiking
- Travel
- Working Out
Comments about REI Merino Wool Low Light Hiker Socks - Men's:
I went from the cheap bulk buy cotton tube socks to these about 5 years ago, I still have a couple of the originals I bought but I keep about 15 pairs in rotation. Great comfort and wear, great value for the price. These used to be my special hiking socks but since they keep my feet dry and regulate temperature so well I wear them day in and day out now. At the end of the day my feet are dry and odor free. These socks are incredible!
- Fit:
- Feels true to size
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Comfortable
- Durable
Cons
Best Uses
- Daily Use
- Hiking
- Travel
Comments about REI Merino Wool Low Light Hiker Socks - Men's:
Use these every day and love them. Modest price for wool, great quality and washes well even without special soaps or handling. Recommend buying one size smaller -- this worked great for me. A good buy and after months of everyday use these still give that 'Ahhh' feeling when I put them on in the morning.
Pros
- Comfortable
- Durable
- Regulates Temperature Well
- Wicks Away Moisture
Cons
- Bunches Up
Best Uses
- Daily Use
- Hiking
- Running
- Travel
- Working Out
Comments about REI Merino Wool Low Light Hiker Socks - Men's:
I bought several pair of Mediums 2 years ago (Note: Medium is supposed to be up to a Size 9.5, I wear a Size 10.5) and they were too big. Hoping they'd shrink, I kept them and washed them with my regular wash cycles, but they never shrank. Eventually I gave up and had to return them... for a Size SMALL! If you have feet smaller than a women's Size 9-10, don't get these socks. They will always be too big, and will bunch up and drive you crazy.
...but at least they wear well. After 2 years, my socks never wore down or got holes, they just fuzzed up a bit like wool does.
- Fit:
- Feels too big
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Comfortable
- Durable
- Good Design
- Wicks Away Moisture
Cons
- Not for warm weather
Best Uses
- Around the house
- Daily Use
- In the office
- Travel
Comments about REI Merino Wool Low Light Hiker Socks - Men's:
I own multiple pairs of these socks and love them. They have served me well during winter in the Southern and Midwest US. They have been very suitable for: wearing around the house on a chilly day, with my service boots when I crewed an ambulance during the winter, in an academic science lab, and in my chilly winter office. They have minimal bulk and wear great under any shoes that are not extremely tight fitting. I have never put these socks to any recreational use, but for everyday wear, they are warm and comfortable. They will shrink in the wash, so if you have larger feet either buy a bigger size or take care in laundering them.
I like both the crew and ankle lengths, though I find they have different uses.
These socks are warm, all the time. If I goof and wear them on a day which turns out to not be very chilly, I regret it.
- Fit:
- Feels too small
- Was this a gift?:
- No
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