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SmartWool Expedition Trekking Socks
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These thick, natural wool socks provide extra dense cushioning for warmth and comfort in cool weather.
- High-density knit sole and instep guard against abrasion, shock, lace pressure and blisters
- Made of 77% super-soft Merino wool for no-itch comfort and warmth, 22% nylon for durability and 1% spandex for dependable stretch
- Merino wool naturally wicks moisture for dry comfort
- *Discount will be applied when you check out. Offer not valid for sale-price items ending in $._3 or $._9
Made in USA.
Item 604590
SmartWool Expedition Trekking Socks Specs
Specification | Description |
| Fabric | 77% merino wool/22% nylon/1% spandex |
| Sock height | Crew |
| Gender | Unisex |
SmartWool Expedition Trekking Socks Customer Reviews
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by PowerReviewsPros
- Comfortable (11)
- Durable (11)
- Good design (9)
- Regulates temperature well (9)
- Wicks away moisture (9)
Cons
Best Uses
- Hiking (11)
- Backpacking (10)
- Daily use (6)
- Mountaineering (5)
- Travel (3)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Casual adventurer (8), Avid adventurer (4)
Reviewed by 11 customers
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Pros
- Comfortable
- Durable
- Good Design
- Regulates Temperature Well
- Repels Odor
- Stylish
- Warm
- Wicks Away Moisture
Cons
Best Uses
- Backpacking
- Daily Use
- Hiking
- Mountaineering
Comments about SmartWool Expedition Trekking Socks:
I wore 4 pairs of these on a 10-day trip up Kilimanjaro. They were the best, most trouble-free piece of equipment I brought. They kept me warm and comfortable but didn't stink despite the harsh environment. They're great in warm and cold weather, and work well for lounging around the house in winter. I've worn them on miserable hikes in the pouring rain where these socks were the only bright spot of the day. I recommend them to anyone looking for a relatively heavy hiking sock.
- Fit:
- Feels true to size
Pros
- Comfortable
- Durable
- Good Design
- Regulates Temperature Well
- Stylish
- Wicks Away Moisture
Cons
Best Uses
- Backpacking
- Daily Use
- Hiking
- Mountaineering
Comments about SmartWool Expedition Trekking Socks:
"These are the best socks I've put on my feet so far. They are comfortable and well made. I use these for thru-hiking and they are thick to protect your feet from blisters. I hike 20+ miles in a day with no problems from these socks. They are good wicking socks. Great for thru-hiking!"
- Fit:
- Feels true to size
Pros
- Comfortable
- Durable
- Good Design
Cons
- Wears Quickly
Best Uses
- Backpacking
- Hiking
Comments about SmartWool Expedition Trekking Socks:
I wore these socks to hike the Pennine Way in England (280 miles.) I bought them as they are the thickest socks as I'd be hiking up to 18 miles per day.
The design is great, they pull in on the arch to give supprt, have padding right where you need it and fit very well. Comfort wise they are excellent.
My reservations are that the socks would compact thin on the heels in the day, taking out the cushioning. This problem would partially rectify itself when they were washed, but not fully. My other issue is that in my full grain leather boots they were hot- my feet were VERY sweaty when I forst got them versus my Thorlos. However, I kind of expected this as I bought the thickest, heaviest sock for maximum padding. This alleviated in time and I 'd not regard it as a major issue.
Overall they are comfortable socks, good performers, and Im happy with them.
- Fit:
- Feels true to size
Pros
- Comfortable
- Durable
- Regulates Temperature Well
- Wicks Away Moisture
Cons
Best Uses
- Backpacking
- Hiking
Comments about SmartWool Expedition Trekking Socks:
I bought my first pair 6 years ago and they've become my official hiking sock for cool weather or rough terrain. They fit well, I've never had a blister. I recommend wearing synthetic liner socks under them.
- Fit:
- Feels true to size
Pros
- Comfortable
- Durable
Cons
- expensive
Best Uses
- Backpacking
- Hiking
Comments about SmartWool Expedition Trekking Socks:
I rely on my feet for a living as a field technician and wildland firefighter, so it’s important to me to keep my feet happy and blister free. Since discovering Smartwool Expedition socks 8 years ago, my feet have been much happier than they were with other brands of socks. For extra comfort I couple these with a thin sock liner. Believe it or not, my first pair of Smartwool Expeditions are still in use although they are very thin and I’ve got a dozen or more in rotation.
- Fit:
- Feels true to size
Pros
- Comfortable
- Durable
- Good Design
- Regulates Temperature Well
- Stylish
- Wicks Away Moisture
Cons
- Bulky
- Bunches Up
Best Uses
- Backpacking
- Hiking
- Mountaineering
Comments about SmartWool Expedition Trekking Socks:
I own several of these socks but wear them mostly in the winter at home. They are worm and durable but are too thick for my boots. Unless you purchase a boot with a lot of room you may have problem with space in your hiking boot.
- Fit:
- Feels true to size
Pros
- Comfortable
- Cushy
- Durable
- Good Design
- Regulates Temperature Well
- Wicks Away Moisture
Cons
Best Uses
- Backpacking
- Daily Use
- Hiking
- Mountaineering
- Running
- Travel
Comments about SmartWool Expedition Trekking Socks:
I bought a pair of these sock for use while backpacking but i ended up using them about every other day. I probably wore and washed these socks 150 times before they finally wore a hole in the bottom. I now have three pairs and rotate them so i have a fresh pair everyday. One of the simple joys in my life is putting on a clean pair of these socks every morning. I've done lots of hiking with them and never had any blisters and i don't use them with liners. They are thick so i wear a half size bigger in shoes.
- Gift:
- No
- Fit:
- Feels true to size
Pros
- Comfortable
- Durable
- Good Design
- Regulates Temperature Well
- Wicks Away Moisture
Cons
- Bunches Up
Best Uses
- Backpacking
- Daily Use
- Hiking
- Travel
Comments about SmartWool Expedition Trekking Socks:
Great! Best heavy socks I own, use them all the time, no blisters.
- Fit:
- Feels true to size
Pros
- Comfortable
- Durable
- Good Design
- Regulates Temperature Well
- Wicks Away Moisture
Cons
Best Uses
- Backpacking
- Daily Use
- Hiking
Comments about SmartWool Expedition Trekking Socks:
When you need a pair of heavy duty socks, for me these are the ones to get!
- Gift:
- No
- Fit:
- Feels true to size
Pros
- Comfortable
- Durable
- Good Design
- Regulates Temperature Well
- Stylish
- Wicks Away Moisture
Cons
Best Uses
- Backpacking
- Hiking
- Mountaineering
Comments about SmartWool Expedition Trekking Socks:
These are good for heavier than casual use. So when you get out to the mountains. They are borderline thickness for casual use.
I was a SmartWool convert from many years ago. I like the older models from about 8 or 9 years ago though. They had awesome wicking. These newer ones are great, but the older ones were amazing. Like you had data center class air-conditioned vents on your soles.
- Fit:
- Feels true to size
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