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SmartWool PhD Running Light Mini Socks

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Item # 767172

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These highly engineered, half-cushioned SmartWool PhD running socks have a doctorate degree in performance and comfort.

Soft merino wool provides excellent temperature control, odor control and moisture management; reinforced with stretch nylon to maintain fit
SmartFit system II uses a 4-point banded compression system to deliver a secure fit above and below heels, under arches and across insteps
SmartFit system II incorporates a contour flex zone at the front of each ankle to eliminate bunching, slipping and sagging
Features double rib-knit cuffs that help secure the fit
High-density cushioning under heels and forefeet (where impact is greatest) protects against shock and abrasion
Low-density cushioning under arches and at Achilles reduces weight without sacrificing fit or support
Strategic Mesh Zones offer maximum ventilation in critical areas to vent perspiration and heat
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SmartWool PhD Running Light Mini Socks Customer Reviews

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SmartWool PhD Running Light Mini Socks

3.2

(based on 5 reviews)

60%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

Comfortable (4)
Wicks away moisture (4)
Regulates temperature well (3)

Cons

Best Uses

Running (3)

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

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Dec

2010

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Great Looks, Even Better Feel

By McJason

from Fort Collins, CO

About Me Avid Athlete

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Pros

Comfortable
Good Design
Regulates Temperature Well
Stylish
Wicks Away Moisture

Cons

Best Uses

Daily Use
Hiking
Running

Comments about SmartWool PhD Running Light Mini Socks:

These socks were sent up to college by my parents, after a week or so i went out and bought three more pairs. Running, Hiking, Hunting, backpacking, and everyday use has yet to rip them up. I can't say just how durable they are since I rotate through my pairs, but so far so good. Smart Wool's merino wool does it again and this time it looks great while doing so. I have really enjoyed these running socks and have tested them far past their designed uses and nothing has stopped them yet.

Nov

2009

(1 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

1.0

Watch Out for Blisters

By Pooch Hiker

from Portland, OR

About Me Frequent Exerciser

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Pros

Cons

Causes Blisters

Best Uses

Comments about SmartWool PhD Running Light Mini Socks:

The decorative stitching leaves bulky extra threads on the inside of the socks and can cause blisters.

Sep

2009

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

So far, my best pair

By T_A

from San Jose, CA

About Me Conditioning Exerciser

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Pros

Comfortable
Good Design
Regulates Temperature Well
Stylish
Wicks Away Moisture

Cons

Best Uses

Running

Comments about SmartWool PhD Running Light Mini Socks:

I can't yet comment on durability as I have only logged about 50 miles in them. But so far, they have been brilliant.
I love the length (a little longer than most socks - cover the ankle), the cushioning is just right and they look awesome.

Only thing left is that I hope they last long.

Jan

2011

2.0

Wears quickly

By JEJ

from Seattle, WA

About Me Avid Athlete

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Pros

Comfortable
Wicks Away Moisture

Cons

Wears Quickly

Best Uses

Comments about SmartWool PhD Running Light Mini Socks:

I have had very good luck with SmartWool socks for hiking - very functional and very durable; well worth the price. So I was excited to try out the PhD for trail running. The fit was very good and comfortable and I have had no problem with blisters. However, while my other SmartWool socks have lasted for years with little appreciable wear, the PhD wore through to threads on the bottoms in a matter of weeks with relatively little use.