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SmartWool Hiking Socks

Item # 604587

$17.95

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These no-itch merino wool SmartWool hiking socks maintain softness and shape through seasons of wear and washing.

  • Merino wool's natural moisture-wicking ability keeps feet dry and comfortable on the trail no matter what the temperature
  • Blended with nylon and elastic for improved durability and fit
  • *Offer not valid for sale-price items ending in $._3 or $._9

Made in USA.

Item 604587

SmartWool Hiking Socks Specs

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Description

Fabric70% merino wool/29% nylon/1% elastic
Sock heightCrew
GenderUnisex

SmartWool Hiking Socks Customer Reviews

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SmartWool Hiking Socks
 
4.5

(based on 31 reviews)

94%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Comfortable (27)
  • Durable (26)
  • Wicks away moisture (26)
  • Regulates temperature well (24)
  • Good design (21)

Cons

  • Bulky (3)

Best Uses

  • Hiking (25)
  • Backpacking (23)
  • Daily use (17)
  • Travel (12)
  • Mountaineering (9)
  • Reviewer Profile:
  • Casual adventurer (18), Avid adventurer (17)

Reviewed by 31 customers

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(12 of 16 customers found this review helpful)

 
1.0

Two Thumbs Way Down!

By Boomerang

from Nashville, TN

About Me Casual/ Recreational

Site Member

Pros

  • Very poor performance

Cons

  • Wears out very quickly

Best Uses

  • None

Comments about SmartWool Hiking Socks:

I have purchased several pairs of SmartWool socks from heavyweight to lightweight over the years. They feel good at first, but they all wore out very quickly on the back of the hill and on the bottom. The sub thread weave cuts into your feet and is very uncomfortable. I had about 7 or 8 pairs that I have not figured out what to do with. The REI brand socks are a much better value for the money. I will never purchase SmartWool socks again, they are just not a good value.

  • Fit:
  • Feels true to size

(6 of 6 customers found this review helpful)

 
5.0

Best hiking backpacking sock made

By Vegas Outdoorsman

from Las Vegas, NV

About Me Avid Adventurer

Site Member

Pros

  • Comfortable
  • Durable
  • Good Design
  • Regulates Temperature Well
  • Stylish
  • Wicks Away Moisture

Cons

  • Pricey

Best Uses

  • Backpacking
  • Hiking
  • Mountaineering

Comments about SmartWool Hiking Socks:

They don't seem to sell my mini-crew black/red version anymore (the hiking mid mini on the smartwool website is the closest I could find), but I felt this the best alternative for my review. I've owned my pair for about 2 years, and they have seen hundreds of miles (including 2 backpacking trips). They are still in excellent shape, and are the most comfortable socks I own. They are so much better than the REI brand merino wool socks that give me blisters. I will buy another pair of smartwool's if I ever need a backup pair or when these finally wear out (which I don't see happening any time soon). Pricey, but worth it!

  • Fit:
  • Feels true to size

(6 of 6 customers found this review helpful)

 
5.0

My feet love these socks

By FireLT

from Colorado

About Me Casual/ Recreational

Site Member

Pros

  • Comfortable
  • Durable
  • Good Design
  • Wicks Away Moisture

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Backpacking
    • Hiking

    Comments about SmartWool Hiking Socks:

    These socks are expensive but are worth it. They wick moisture well and prevent trip destroying blisters. Combined with a thin liner sock you can't go wrong no matter how for you hike.

    • Fit:
    • Feels true to size

    (5 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

     
    5.0

    Perfect socks

    By Nuannaarpoq

    from Milwaukee, WI

    About Me Avid Adventurer, Casual/ Recreational

    Pros

    • Comfortable
    • Durable
    • Good Design
    • Regulates Temperature Well
    • Stylish
    • Wicks Away Moisture

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Backpacking
      • Daily Use
      • Hiking
      • Mountaineering
      • Team Sports
      • Travel

      Comments about SmartWool Hiking Socks:

      Perfect socks for outdoor sports - summer to winter. Also great for every day use! I love Smartwool!

      • Fit:
      • Feels true to size

      (5 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

       
      5.0

      the best socks i own!

      By zeke@lcmc

      from columbus, oh

      About Me Casual/ Recreational

      Site Member

      Pros

      • Comfortable
      • Durable
      • Good Design
      • Regulates Temperature Well
      • Wicks Away Moisture

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Daily Use
        • Hiking
        • Travel

        Comments about SmartWool Hiking Socks:

        on other trips i have had to throw away cotton socks due to stench. you can wear boots for 14+hrs and they won't bring tears to everybody's eyes in the tent or room.i own 10 pair of these and love them! highly recommended.

        • Fit:
        • Feels true to size

        (4 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

         
        5.0

        Best Socks money can buy!!

        By johnycarly

        from Missoula, Mt

        About Me Avid Adventurer

        Site Member

        Pros

        • Comfortable
        • Good Design
        • Regulates Temperature Well
        • Wicks Away Moisture

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Backpacking
          • Hiking

          Comments about SmartWool Hiking Socks:

          Without doubt smart wool makes the best socks. I bought these for firefighting and wasn't disappointed. They fit snug and last numerous days before needing to be changed. I have tried REI brand and Danner and these are the best.

          • Gift:
          • No
          • Fit:
          • Feels true to size

          (4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

           
          4.0

          A necessary hiking tool

          By Tsukai

          from Albuquerque, New Mexico

          About Me Avid Adventurer, Journey-man Mountaineer

          Site Member

          Pros

          • Comfortable
          • Durable
          • Good Design
          • Regulates Temperature Well
          • Stylish

          Cons

            Best Uses

            • Backpacking
            • Daily Use
            • Hiking
            • Team Sports
            • Travel

            Comments about SmartWool Hiking Socks:

            I've owned a pair of these socks for a short time now, and they are some of my best socks! They are comfortable and reliable, durable material and nice design. Enjoy

            • Fit:
            • Feels true to size

            (4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

             
            4.0

            Good sock

            By Kepler Tracker

            from California

            About Me Avid Adventurer, International Traveler

            Pros

            • Comfortable
            • Good Design
            • Regulates Temperature Well
            • Wicks Away Moisture

            Cons

            • Bulky
            • Wears Quickly

            Best Uses

            • Backpacking
            • Hiking

            Comments about SmartWool Hiking Socks:

            Good sock for hiking. Pricey but the quality of the sock is evident. The heel of the sock will be the first to wear out.

            • Fit:
            • Feels true to size

            (3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

             
            5.0

            There are no better socks!!

            By Hope Valley Hiker

            from Hope Valley, RI

            About Me Avid Adventurer

            Site Member

            Pros

            • Comfortable
            • Cushy
            • Durable
            • Good Design
            • Regulates Temperature Well
            • Wicks Away Moisture

            Cons

              Best Uses

              • Backpacking
              • Daily Use
              • Hiking

              Comments about SmartWool Hiking Socks:

              Smartwool is the only brand of socks that I use, from hiking to backpacking to everyday use. For me there are no better socks than Smartwool.

              • Gift:
              • No
              • Fit:
              • Feels true to size

              (3 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

               
              4.0

              inconsistent sizing

              By ronref

              from Minnesota

              About Me Casual/ Recreational

              Site Member

              Pros

              • Comfortable
              • Durable
              • Wicks Away Moisture

              Cons

                Best Uses

                • Hiking

                Comments about SmartWool Hiking Socks:

                Last year I bought three pairs of size medium socks at the same time. After I opened the packages I discovered that the three pairs were very different in actual size. Two pairs were so big that I took them back and exchanged them for size medium socks that were smaller than the ones I originally purchased. I emailed Smartwool and recommended that they do better with size consistency from one pair to the next.

                I do find the socks to be quite comfortable for hiking.

                • Fit:
                • Feels too big

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