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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
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SmartWool Expedition Trekking Socks Customer Reviews

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SmartWool Expedition Trekking Socks

4.6

(based on 21 reviews)

86%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

Comfortable (18)
Durable (16)
Regulates temperature well (16)
Good design (14)
Wicks away moisture (14)

Cons

Bunches up (4)

Best Uses

Hiking (17)
Backpacking (16)
Daily use (12)
Mountaineering (7)
Travel (4)

- Fit:
- Feels too small
  
  Feels true to size
  
  100%
  (20 reviews)
  Feels too big

- Reviewer Profile:
- Casual/ recreational (11), Avid adventurer (8)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (3)

Reviewed by 21 customers

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Apr

2008

(24 of 24 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

The Best Hiking Socks

By Ethan

from Houston, TX

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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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.

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Dec

2007

(14 of 14 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

"Great thru-hiking socks!"

By Southern Cowboy

from Walland, TN

About Me Avid Adventurer

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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!"

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Sep

2007

(13 of 13 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

comfy and durable

By dalaimama

from Eastern Washington

About Me Casual/ Recreational, professional something

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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.

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Sep

2007

(12 of 12 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Comfortable, but a little hot

By Drumming Moose

from Smokies, NC

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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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.

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Aug

2010

(9 of 9 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Awesome for Afghanistan!!

By jwaya

from Fayetteville, NC

About Me Military/Law Enforcement

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Pros

Comfortable
Cushy
Durable
Good Design
Regulates Temperature Well
Wicks Away Moisture

Cons

Best Uses

Backpacking
Cycling
Daily Use
Hiking
Mountaineering
Travel

Comments about SmartWool Expedition Trekking Socks:

I was issued SmartWool socks in 2003. I've worn these socks on multiple trips through the mountains of Afghanistan. There were times where I would wear the socks 3-4 days in a row and they would still outperform any other sock I've ever worn. I still have the same socks I was issued in '03 and I just now in 2010 have a small hole in them. I have ABUSED these socks to the fullest. If you want to send a care package to a loved one "down range", send them SmartWool socks.

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Jan

2009

(8 of 8 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Like heaven for your feet.

By Bsole

from Dayton Ohio

About Me Avid Adventurer

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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.

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Sep

2007

(6 of 7 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Great Socks for Comfort and Durability

By ItsTheRealJG

from Plano TX

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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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.

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Sep

2007

(6 of 7 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Great Sock but you better have room

By Sandra

from Rapid City, SD

About Me Casual/ Recreational

See all my reviews

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.