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REI Merino Wool Low Light Hiker Socks

Item # 712774

$9.50

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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
  • *Offer not valid for sale-price items ending in $._3 or $._9

Made in USA.

Item 712774

REI Merino Wool Low Light Hiker Socks Specs

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Description

Fabric78% merino wool/20% nylon/2% Lycra spandex
Sock heightAnkle
GenderUnisex

REI Merino Wool Low Light Hiker Socks Customer Reviews

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REI Merino Wool Light Hiker - Low
 
3.9

(based on 15 reviews)

79%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Durable (10)
  • Comfortable (9)
  • Good design (8)
  • Regulates temperature well (7)
  • Stylish (6)

Cons

  • Bunches up (5)

Best Uses

  • Daily use (11)
  • Hiking (10)
  • Travel (10)
  • Running (3)
  • Working out (3)
  • Reviewer Profile:
  • Weekend warrior (4)

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Jun

28

2008

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

 
2.0

OK for short hikes only

By Vegas Outdoorsman

from Las Vegas, NV

About Me Weekend Warrior

Site Member

Pros

  • Durable
  • Good Design
  • Stylish

Cons

  • Bulky
  • Bunches Up
  • Causes Blisters

Best Uses

  • Daily Use
  • Hiking
  • Travel

Comments about REI Merino Wool Light Hiker - Low:

I'm a size 10 foot that's on the wide side, and these socks are still too big. I've washed and dried them several times, but they still bunch up in my merrell's. I've used them a half-dozen times, and if I'm doing any kind of big hike w/ 15+ pounds in my pack my feet just start burning in the ball area (the first sign of blisters coming). I just took these on a backpacking trip and had to swith mid-hike to my nasty/stinky smartwool's from the day before b/c I could just feel the blisters coming. I guess it's just me, as these got 4.5 stars from 8 other reviewers, but I'm definitely dissapointed in these socks. I'll still wear them for shorter hikes, but they are no better than the athletic socks I bought from a cheap retail chain. If you want quality buy some smartwool's. I didn't get a blister w/ the smartwool's even though I bushwhacked up steep scree with a 45 pound pack for 4 miles.

  • Fit:
  • Feels too big

Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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Jan

8

2010

 
3.0

Too big!!!

By ACD

from Ohio

About Me Casual/ Recreational

Pros

  • Okay for everyday wear
  • Regulates Temperature Well
  • Wicks Away Moisture

Cons

  • Bunches Up

Best Uses

  • Daily Use
  • Travel

Comments about REI Merino Wool Light Hiker - Low:

Sizing for these socks is off by a size - they are too big. When looking at the sizing information before making my purchase I was a solid medium and that's what I ordered and these are definitely too big. I would never wear them to hike in (unless maybe they fit properly), however, they work for everyday use in the winter with the boots that I wear almost daily and they seem to regulate temps/wick moisture ALMOST as well as other merino wool socks. I purchased these same socks about 5 years ago and they were high quality and sized perfectly and they are still going strong. I wish I had bought more at that time and I wish REI would switch back to the quality of these older socks!!! I would only recommend these to a friend if they were aware of the sizing issue!

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  • No
  • Fit:
  • Feels too big

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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Dec

9

2009

 
5.0

love em!

By ekuf

from Milwaukee, WI

About Me Casual/ Recreational

Site Member

Pros

  • Comfortable
  • Warm

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Hiking

    Comments about REI Merino Wool Light Hiker - Low:

    If I could afford to, I would wear these and only these.

    Highly recommend.

    Would be nice if they came in 1 or 2 more colors.

    • Fit:
    • Feels true to size

    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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    Nov

    2

    2009

     
    5.0

    Love These Socks

    By Jerk Bacon

    from Colorado

    About Me Occasional Exerciser

    Pros

    • Comfortable
    • Durable
    • Good Design

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Daily Use
      • Hiking
      • Travel

      Comments about REI Merino Wool Light Hiker - Low:

      I live in the mountains and needed several good pair of socks. (I hate going to the city so I wanted several pairs to get me around for at least a year.) I wear a 10.5 - 11.5 shoe and if I recall correctly got these as a Med size and they fit me snug and perfectly.
      I've had these for several years as my day to day sock (they are the only type of sock I own) and they haven't loosened or stretched at all. They are wearing thin from use, but that's my wear and tear.
      They also dry fast... I just love these socks,, as much as somebody could love 'socks' I suppose.

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

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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      Oct

      7

      2009

       
      1.0

      baaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaad

      By Chalmaniac

      from Missoula, MT

      About Me Conditioning Exerciser

      Pros

        Cons

        • Bulky
        • Bunches Up
        • Uncomfortable
        • Wears Quickly

        Best Uses

          Comments about REI Merino Wool Light Hiker - Low:

          I thought these would be nice for an early Sept hike in the Bitterroots but I was way off. First of all, size L fits more like XL and I wear an 11.5 shoe. That was probably the cause of the awful bunching problem I experienced. I had to stop 4 times on a 10 mile hike to take my shoe off and rearrange the socks, unfortunately I didn't bring any back up socks with me. What's more, a small hole appeared in the left hand side of the toe seam, I noticed this the first time I rearranged the socks. By the time I finished with my hike it was a full blown hole, so I got some nice toenail on shoe action for the last mile or so. Based on this experience (and my experience with the Organic Merino socks, which was just as bad) I will probably never buy REI socks again.

          • Fit:
          • Feels too big

          Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

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          Sep

          20

          2008

           
          4.0

          Soft, comfortable and durable

          By cb1980

          from Seattle, WA

          About Me Frequent Exerciser

          Site Member

          Pros

          • Comfortable
          • Durable

          Cons

            Best Uses

            • Hiking
            • Travel

            Comments about REI Merino Wool Light Hiker - Low:

            I bought this sock for hiking and liked it so much I bought a few more pair (the low and high style), I bought a couple pair today in fact. The only thing I don't like is the sock shrinks after wash--they are wool after all.

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

            Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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            Sep

            16

            2008

             
            5.0

            Excellent sock for everyday wear

            By Eric91Z

            from Clive, IA

            About Me Frequent Exerciser

            Site Member

            Pros

            • Comfortable
            • Good Design
            • Regulates Temperature Well
            • Stylish

            Cons

              Best Uses

              • Daily Use
              • Hiking
              • Travel

              Comments about REI Merino Wool Light Hiker - Low:

              I bought these socks to use more for daily wear than hiking. Now I will be buying more for daily wear and start using them on hikes! Each time I put these on my feet feel like they are saying "Thank you".

              These are replacing white socks for daily wear as they are just so comfortable - especially with my Keen sandels. I have never had a wool sock like this before and they exceeded my expectations. I will definitely be buying more. Excellent sock for the money!

              • Fit:
              • Feels true to size

              Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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              Feb

              5

              2008

               
              5.0

              Love these socks!

              By Spiritus

              from Guilford, CT

              About Me Weekend Warrior

              Site Member

              Pros

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

              Cons

                Best Uses

                • Daily Use
                • Hiking
                • Travel

                Comments about REI Merino Wool Light Hiker - Low:

                These are my favorite socks. Every time I place an order with REI I order a pair. Really comfortable and durable. I haven't had a pair wear out yet and these are pretty much all I wear. The no-seam toe feels really good and I never get blisters with these great socks! Highly recommended!

                • Fit:
                • Feels true to size

                Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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                Oct

                19

                2007

                 
                4.0

                Good Socks

                By Ottomandude

                from Boulder, CO

                About Me Competitive Athlete, Weekend Warrior

                Pros

                • Comfortable
                • Durable
                • Regulates Temperature Well

                Cons

                  Best Uses

                  • Daily Use
                  • Hiking
                  • Travel

                  Comments about REI Merino Wool Light Hiker - Low:

                  Great socks, good for hiking.

                  • Fit:
                  • Feels true to size

                  Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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                  Sep

                  23

                  2007

                   
                  5.0

                  Comfy and stylish

                  By rmnguy

                  from Duluth, MN

                  About Me Gym Rat, Runner, Weekend Warrior

                  Pros

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

                  Cons

                    Best Uses

                    • Daily Use
                    • Hiking
                    • Running
                    • Team Sports
                    • Travel
                    • Working Out

                    Comments about REI Merino Wool Light Hiker - Low:

                    Comfortable, insulative (warm when you need it, but they won't warm up your feet when working out), durable, and less expensive than SmartWool. What more could you want? The shorter length makes them great for warmer weather and when wearing lower cut shoes or boots. My everyday socks during warmer weather.

                    • Fit:
                    • Feels true to size

                    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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