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SmartWool Cross Walk Socks

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New name! Perfect for walking yet tough enough for trail-running, these medium-cushioned walking socks protect against shock, abrasion and blisters.

Formerly known as the SmartWool Walking Socks, these durable wool walking socks remain one of SmartWool's most popular items
SmartWool socks are guaranteed not to itch and can be repeatedly washed and dried without shrinking
Socks stay in place with a 3 x 1 inch rib welt top for a snug, comfortable fit
Arch brace knit with nylon for increased support and comfort
Flat-knit instep for a low-bulk fit
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SmartWool Cross Walk Socks Customer Reviews

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SmartWool Cross Walk Socks

3.2

(based on 14 reviews)

62%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

Comfortable (10)
Regulates temperature well (10)
Wicks away moisture (8)
Cushy (5)
Durable (5)

Cons

Wears out quickly (7)

Best Uses

Daily use (11)
Travel (7)

- Fit:
- Feels too small
  
  Feels true to size
  
  64%
  (7 reviews)
  Feels too big

- Reviewer Profile:
- Avid adventurer (6), Casual/ recreational (3)

REVIEWS

Reviewed by 14 customers

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Nov

2007

(9 of 10 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Swear by them for work & workouts

By Active Lady

from Seattle now (was Chicago)

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Pros

Durable
High Quality
Wick dry

Cons

Expensive

Best Uses

Exercise
Leisure
Office

Comments about SmartWool Cross Walk Socks:

Have worn a dozen of these black socks for 10+ years, to the office and to work out in. Versatile! The only classic socks I've found that truly wick dry the perspiration of someone who perspires too much, while not being too hot. Highly durable and comfortable. And they also withstand the hazards of walking around home daily in stocking feet. I swear by them.

Dec

2008

(6 of 6 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Great everyday socks

By Pisgah Joel

from Sunnyvale, CA

About Me Avid Adventurer

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Pros

Comfortable
Durable
Good Design
Regulates Temperature Well
Wicks Away Moisture

Cons

Best Uses

Daily Use
Travel

Comments about SmartWool Cross Walk Socks:

I found these on sale once and bought several pairs. Now I wish I bought a few more so I could wear them every single day. These are great for every day use or travel. I'm sad when I run out of clean ones and have to wear anything else. They have an uncanny ability to not smell bad, and they stay comfortable even after a days wear, so I've on occasion worn these for several days without any problems.

Jan

2010

(5 of 6 customers found this review helpful)

1.0

Major drop in quality with SmartWool

By RickMan

from Chicago, IL

About Me Outdoor Professional

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Pros

Comfortable
Regulates Temperature Well
Wicks Away Moisture

Cons

Poor quality
Poor quality control
Thin

Best Uses

Daily Use

Comments about SmartWool Cross Walk Socks:

I have been a user of SmartWool products for many years. I own their performance long underwear (tops and bottoms), performance t-shirts, hiking socks, and causual socks. However, I recently have noticed a big drop in the quality of their everyday usage garments. I recently purchased several SmartWool products and noticed flaws in 1 pair of Cross Walk Socks, 2 pairs of Adventurer socks, and the 1 V-neck sweater. In each case, I noticed flaws with the weaving that either appeared as a thinning in certain areas of the fabric or explosed holes in the garment. I returned or exchanged each of the articles that were flawed. I never had a problem with any of the returns. However, how many times does a person have to find flaws in a product before they question the manufacturers quality. As a former customer who was very loyal to SmartWool products, I am very disappointed with the drop in quality and workmanship. Further, I am extremely disappointed that SmartWool lacked the quality control to catch these flaws. I can understand an occasional flaw but not the number problems that I experienced.

I have spoke to other people who have reported the same drop in quality in SmartWool products. I wonder if this is a result of moving their manufacturing to alternate facilities in another country? As a consumer, I plan on reporting this to SmartWool and hit them where it hurts the most by no longer purchasing their products.

I am very disapointed because I used to really like their products. I just hope that the same drop in quality is not being reported in their hiking socks and performance attire. I have not experienced a problem with those products but hesitate to even consider purchasing replacement for my current ones when they eventually wear out. I've heard similiar stories about their competitor, IceBreaker having a drop in quality after moving manufacturing facilities to China.

Has anyone else experienced thes same as me?

Feb

2010

(2 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

2.0

Not Up to Smartwool Quality

By JJBend

from Bend, Oregon

About Me Avid Adventurer

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Pros

Durable

Cons

Doesn't wick well
Itchy
Scratchy
Uncomfortable

Best Uses

As a rag for waxing car

Comments about SmartWool Cross Walk Socks:

I have many pairs of various Smartwool socks and I love them--most of them. These socks are of an obviously lower level of quality. The material quality is not what you'd expect from Smartwool, nor is the design. They are very itchy and scratchy and when I've perspired they've even begun to cause a rash on my ankles. They also lack the nice cushion and comfort of other Smartwool socks. I've relegated them to last resort in my sock drawer.

Aug

2010

1.0

Quality has gone downhill

By Wyckyd1

from West Point

About Me Military/Law Enforcement

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Pros

Meets Regulation

Cons

Thin
Wears Out Quickly

Best Uses

Backpacking
Daily Use
Hiking
Travel

Comments about SmartWool Cross Walk Socks:

My first 15 pair of these socks lasted 6 years through daily military wear. My current 14 pair already are wearing out after only 1.5 years. The company must have sold out since the wool is not as fluffy, the sock construction is weaker with lesser quality of materials (my first 15 pair were comfortable even after the wool had fallen off the mesh base). I can no longer recommend Smartwool products.

Mar

2010

4.0

Outstanding socks for hot feet

By mikenac

from Pittsburgh, PA

About Me Avid Adventurer

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Pros

Comfortable
Cushy
Regulates Temperature Well
Wicks Away Moisture

Cons

Wears Out Quickly

Best Uses

Daily Use
Hiking
Travel

Comments about SmartWool Cross Walk Socks:

These socks will keep your feet nice and dry.

They are comfy enough for me, while not being too thick. I wore them all day while wading/fishing, hiking in the rain, and moving furniture inside a pair of hiking boots, and my feet were nice and dry with no clammy feeling.

If you have hot feet, don't waste your time with the synthetics, these are the socks that you want.

Mar

2010

(0 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

3.0

Not worth the money!

By JCushard

from Littleton, CO

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Comfortable
Cushy
Regulates Temperature Well
Wicks Away Moisture

Cons

Pricey
Wears Out Quickly

Best Uses

Daily Use
Travel

Comments about SmartWool Cross Walk Socks:

I have three pair of these and they have worn through in the heel and under the ball of my foot.
They were comfortable and did what wool socks are supposed to but they are less than a year old and I can't use them because they are worn out.
Not a good value.

Jan

2010

5.0

Great Wool Socks!

By Boxtop

from Eugene, Oregon

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Comfortable
Durable
Easy to put on
Good Design
Regulates Temperature Well
Stylish

Cons

Minor pilling

Best Uses

Daily Use

Comments about SmartWool Cross Walk Socks:

These are the best wool socks I have had so far. I wear them for casual dress and walking. They look nice with dockers(oatmeal color). They keep my feet warmer than cotton and they are not bulky or itchy like some wool socks. I have a tendency to wear them without shoes a lot around the house and they wear well. I had a hand injury a found that these socks are easy to put on, but don't stretch out of shape. I am a size 12 shoe but the 11.5 size sock is just right.

Jan

2010

2.0

Overrated

By Nobody123

from Seattle

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Comfortable
Regulates Temperature Well

Cons

Wears Out Quickly

Best Uses

Daily Use

Comments about SmartWool Cross Walk Socks:

Washed in cold water and spun dry but they shrunk badly. They do not wear well after six months they already look worn. These socks are overpriced.

Dec

2009

(0 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

1.0

Smartwool socks shrink!!!

By sakoor

from Honolulu, HI

About Me Avid Adventurer

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Pros

Cushy

Cons

Bulky
Bunches Up
Uncomfortable
Wears Out Quickly

Best Uses

Mountaineering

Comments about SmartWool Cross Walk Socks:

All Smartwool scoks I have bought tend to shrink so much that they look like babies socks after a few washes. Also, little blobs of wool get collected all over making these socks very embarassing to wear. Also you have to really try hard towear these because they have shrunk so much. These socks are over priced, over hyped and abosultely abysmall when it comes to long lasting.

One brand I know that works amazingly when is Thorlos. I have worn these every week atleast two days and finally they have worn out after 2 years!!