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SmartWool PhD Running Ultra Light Mini Socks

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Designed for maximum running performance, these highly engineered SmartWool PhD Running Ultra Light Mini socks are tuned to a runner's needs for short to mid-length runs.

Soft merino wool provides excellent temperature control, odor control and moisture management; reinforced with stretch nylon to maintain fit
SmartFit system uses a 4-point banded compression system to deliver a secure fit above and below heels, under arches and across insteps
SmartFit system incorporates a contour flex zone at the front of each ankle to eliminate bunching, slipping and sagging
High-density impact zones under heels and forefeet (where impact is greatest) protect against shock and abrasion
Low-density zones under arches and at Achilles reduce 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 Ultra Light Mini Socks Customer Reviews

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SmartWool PhD Running Ultra Light Mini Socks

4.2

(based on 5 reviews)

100%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

Wicks away moisture (5)
Comfortable (4)
Good design (3)
Regulates temperature well (3)

Cons

Best Uses

Running (4)
Hiking (3)

- Fit:
- Feels too small
  
  Feels true to size
  
  80%
  (4 reviews)
  Feels too big

- Reviewer Profile:
- Enthusiast (3)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (3)

REVIEWS

Reviewed by 5 customers

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Nov

2010

(3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Excellent running socks

By John White

from Northeast Georgia

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Pros

Comfortable
Regulates Temperature Well
Wicks Away Moisture

Cons

Best Uses

Running

Comments about SmartWool PhD Running Ultra Light Mini Socks:

I wear a size 10 trail running shoe and the large PHD socks fit me perfectly. I am hard to please, always looking for the right trade off of light cushioning and thin fit. I find that even some ultra light cushioned socks to take up too much room for me, particularly in the toe box, but I can't stand uncushioned thin socks. These offer the best trade off that I have found to date. I have not used them long enough to rate the durability, but when a sock fits right and offers some cushioning, as these do, I am thrilled and willing to replace them often if necessary. Two thumbs up!

Aug

2010

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Perfect

By yavin

from New York

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Pros

Comfortable
Durable
Good Design
Regulates Temperature Well
Stylish
Wicks Away Moisture

Cons

Best Uses

Daily Use
Hiking

Comments about SmartWool PhD Running Ultra Light Mini Socks:

Great socks, keep your feet dry and comfortable during long walks or hikes. Even during normal use while at work they are great.

Feb

2010

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

great running socks

By foco_backpacker

from Fort Collins, CO

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Pros

Comfortable
Regulates Temperature Well
Wicks Away Moisture

Cons

Best Uses

Daily Use
Hiking
Running
Working Out

Comments about SmartWool PhD Running Ultra Light Mini Socks:

Great socks. i don't like "micro" socks, and these are the perfect height for me. they are very soft and they won't smell even after a long run or workout.

Sep

2011

3.0

durability

By CascadeLanky

from Pacific NorthWet

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Comfortable
Good Design
Wicks Away Moisture

Cons

Wears Quickly

Best Uses

Hiking
Running

Comments about SmartWool PhD Running Ultra Light Mini Socks:

In a quest to find the thinnest, lightest socks out there, I bought these. No cushion means no bunching, no blisters, and I love them. Problem is they have less than 200 miles on them and one heel is worn through. Although I'm sure plenty of people on this site can, I certainly cannot afford to scrap my socks every month. So yes, I would recomment this to a rich friend.

Oct

2010

(0 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

3.0

Thin, stiff and too small

By Panning

from NSW, Australia

About Me Gym Rat

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Pros

Good Design
Stylish
Wicks Away Moisture

Cons

Uncomfortable
Wears Quickly

Best Uses

Running

Comments about SmartWool PhD Running Ultra Light Mini Socks:

I bought these as I wanted a well wicking, light sock for summer running. I wear size 11 Brooks Beasts so purchased the Large of this product (up to size 11.5 foot). They're way too small and cause me blisters because my toes are so compressed.
They're also showing a disturbing amount of wear under the heel. Perhaps it's because they're so thin to begin with, though it could also be they're my first pair of black socks so wear is more noticable.
Either way, I've since gone back to Thorlo socks and won't look back.
While these socks seem very well made they're still very abrasive on my feet even after quite a few washes but this could just be the nature of wool. They're no good to me for running though as they're just not up to their advertised size.

They're certainly not bad socks, just make sure you buy the larger size if you're at the top end of one.