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SmartWool Mountaineer Socks

Item # 618127

$22.95

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High-performance SmartWool Mountaineer socks are designed for maximum comfort, protection and warmth over extended periods.

Extra-thick 3 x 1 knit with mid-calf design provides extra protection and a snug fit
Natural merino wool features long, silky fibers for extra warmth and comfort without wool's itchiness
High-density sole padding cushions against shock, blisters and abrasions; high-density padded insteps and shins protects against lace pressure
Lycra® spandex arch braces for increased support and comfort
Rib-knit welt top and Lycra spandex braces above the ankle help keep socks up for a wrinkle-free fit and less chance of blisters
Flat-knit side panels add breathability and ventilation to keep feet comfortable
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SmartWool Mountaineer Socks Specs

Specification	Description
Best use	Mountaineering
Fabric type	Wool / wool blend
Fabric	80% merino wool/19% nylon/1% elastic
Sock height	Crew
Gender	Unisex

SmartWool Mountaineer Socks Customer Reviews

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SmartWool Mountaineer Socks

4.9

(based on 28 reviews)

100%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

Regulates temperature well (24)
Comfortable (23)
Wicks away moisture (21)
Durable (20)
Good design (19)

Cons

Heavy / bulky (6)

Best Uses

Hiking (20)
Backpacking (18)
Mountaineering (13)
Daily use (11)
Travel (6)

- Fit:
- Feels too small
  
  Feels true to size
  
  96%
  (26 reviews)
  Feels too big

- Reviewer Profile:
- Casual/ recreational (14), Avid adventurer (10)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (6), Yes (3)

Reviewed by 28 customers

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Sep

2007

(13 of 13 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Excellent, comfortable socks!

By JPFreek

from Houston, TX

About Me Avid Adventurer, Editor of JPFreek Mag

See all my reviews

Pros

Comfortable
Good Design
Regulates Temperature Well
Wicks Away Moisture

Cons

Price

Best Uses

Backpacking
Mountaineering

Comments about SmartWool Mountaineer Socks:

As Smartwool states on their packaging, these are ‘seriously comfortable socks’. Made from 80% wool, 19% nylon, and 1% elastic, the Smartwool Merino fibers provide incredible efficiency in wicking away sweat and water, as well as maintaing an uncanny ability to control odor . The socks are versatile in providing superior regulation of body temperature by keeping feet plenty warm in the winter, and they were clockwork while we trudged through a significant amount of snow in the Colorado front range. These socks were built with extra heavy cushioning in mind, a feature that is a must when challenging yourself on a winter mountaineering ascent Color and size options are abundant, and for [$]retail, they may seem pricey but your feet will be thankful that they were wrapped in these babies.

Aug

2009

(12 of 12 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Great Hot or Cold...

By 4SCruiser

from Everett,Washington

About Me Outdoor Professional

See all my reviews

Pros

Comfortable
Cushy
Durable
Good Design
Good in Hot or Cold Temp
Regulates Temperature Well
Wicks Away Moisture

Cons

Best Uses

Boot socks for all season
Daily Use

Comments about SmartWool Mountaineer Socks:

I have worn these socks on a daily basis in Danner
work boots summer and winter, and inside a pair of White's Pac-Boots in extreme cold conditions for the last 5 years while working in the forest. I wear a fresh pair each day, and with weekly washing they have held up great.I keep about 6 pair on hand, and I have only had to replace them about every 18 months on average.Drying them in the dryer takes a toll on the elastic in the upper part of the socks over time.They are a lofty sock and wick moisture away from your skin in hot or cold to keep your feet comfortable, and
give additional cushioning to your feet.

Sep

2007

(12 of 12 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Warm, Dry, Well Padded

By TeeJay

from Minnesota

About Me Avid Adventurer, Casual/ Recreational

See all my reviews

Pros

Comfortable
Regulates Temperature Well
Warm
Wicks Away Moisture

Cons

expensive

Best Uses

Backpacking
Hiking
Mountaineering

Comments about SmartWool Mountaineer Socks:

I bought a pair of these with the expectation that I would need a sock change on a 2-day climbing trip. I was wrong. I wore these the entire time, and was comfortable the whole way. No blisters or hot spots, nice cushion and high length adds a bit of warmth. These are a bit pricey but if you wear them for days on end, you want a sock like this that can go the distance and keep your feet feeling good.

Sep

2007

(10 of 11 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

The only wool socks I take climbing

By mtnfreak

from The Pacific NW.....Washington

About Me Avid Adventurer, Hiker, Mountaineer

See all my reviews

Pros

Comfortable
Durable
Regulates Temperature Well
Wicks Away Moisture

Cons

Best Uses

Backpacking
Hiking
Mountaineering

Comments about SmartWool Mountaineer Socks:

I have tried others but these are the only socks I will use for mountain climbing. They are very warm and provide great padding. They dry fairly quick for a wool sock. My climbing boots do not have any insulation so a warm sock is very important for me. The price is a bit high but they are well worth it.

Nov

2007

(9 of 9 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Foot furnace

By 22080

from Portland, OR

About Me Casual/ Recreational

See all my reviews

Pros

Comfortable
Durable
Good Design
Regulates Temperature Well
Wicks Away Moisture

Cons

Bulky

Best Uses

Backpacking
Daily Use
Hiking
Mountaineering
Travel

Comments about SmartWool Mountaineer Socks:

I've had these socks for a few years now and use them quite heavily year round. They continue to be everything they were the day I bought them. You might think the price tag is a bit hefty, but when they last through several generations of other socks, you'll see where your money went.

Oct

2007

(9 of 9 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Fuzzy wuzzy

By Wally B

from Seattle, WA

About Me Avid Adventurer

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Pros

Comfortable
Durable
Regulates Temperature Well

Cons

Best Uses

Frumping around the house
Mountaineering

Comments about SmartWool Mountaineer Socks:

These are awesome socks, and they last forever. In addition to being comfy and stink-free on top of big mountains, they are also a perfect replacement for slippers around the house.

Oct

2007

(7 of 7 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Awesome Socks

By nwg

from CA

About Me Casual/ Recreational

See all my reviews

Pros

Comfortable
Durable
Good Design

Cons

Best Uses

Mountaineering
Travel

Comments about SmartWool Mountaineer Socks:

Love these socks on a cold day! They are warm, soft, comfortable and do not make me itch.

Mar

2008

(6 of 6 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Socks that Rock

By team sidewinder

from SW Montana

About Me Avid Adventurer

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Pros

Comfortable
Durable
Good Design
Regulates Temperature Well
Wicks Away Moisture

Cons

None

Best Uses

Backpacking
Daily Use
Hiking
Mountaineering

Comments about SmartWool Mountaineer Socks:

I have tried lots of different brand socks over the years but these are the best. So they may cost twice as much as other socks but they last 3 times as long as regular cheap socks. They will keep your feet warm, dry and have lots of cushion.