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REI CoolMax EcoMade Crew Socks

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The REI multisport crew socks use CoolMax® EcoMade™ fabric, made from recycled plastic bottles, to deliver moisture-wicking, performance.

CoolMax EcoMade fabric offers the same moisture-wicking, quick-drying performance as regular CoolMax, yet is made of recycled PET
Nylon adds durability and spandex offers stretch and shape retention
Mesh-knit toe and instep panels promote airflow and move moisture away from feet, keeping them dry and blister free
Fully cushioned bottoms and heels add shock absorption and protection from wear
Lin Toe® ''no feel'' seams preclude irritation and chafing along toes
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REI CoolMax EcoMade Crew Socks Customer Reviews

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REI CoolMax EcoMade Crew Socks

3.7

(based on 7 reviews)

71%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

Regulates temperature well (6)
Good design (5)
Comfortable (4)
Durable (4)
Wicks away moisture (4)

Cons

Best Uses

Daily use (4)
Hiking (4)
Working out (4)
Running (3)
Team sports (3)

- Fit:
- Feels too small
  
  Feels true to size
  
  86%
  (6 reviews)
  Feels too big

- Reviewer Profile:
- Casual/ recreational (6)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (4)

Reviewed by 7 customers

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Mar

2013

4.0

A truly great sock

By Photog Kin

from San Antonio, Texas

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Comfortable
Durable
Good Design
Regulates Temperature Well
Stylish

Cons

Lack Of Color Option

Best Uses

Daily Use
Hiking
Running
Team Sports
Travel
Working Out

Comments about REI CoolMax EcoMade Crew Socks:

I'm on my feet a lot for work and play and these socks have never let me down. They offer me great support and help me stay on my feet all day and night. I wear these for work, hiking, sports and daily wear. Very durable and hold their shape and elasticity unlike any sock I've owned. I only wish these were available in black.

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May

2012

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

good sock

By Polly Elizabeth

from berkeley, ca

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Good Design
Regulates Temperature Well

Cons

Bunches Up

Best Uses

Hiking

Comments about REI CoolMax EcoMade Crew Socks:

Just finished a 2 week trip with lots of long day-hiking hours. Used these and a pair of smartwool Ph.D. I wore Patagonia low trail shoes. These have a slight edge over the Ph.D.'s because the padding seemed a little thinner with these socks and my toes were less cramped and because these cost less. My complaint is that the sock bunched a little around my outer small toes. In a perfect world socks would be made for left and right feet given that our small toes are shorter than the big toe.

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Nov

2010

(3 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

2.0

Does not perform as well as expected

By Honolulu hiker

from Hawaii

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Fair wicking ability
Regulates Temperature Well

Cons

Slippery in the shoe
Wears Quickly

Best Uses

Light use

Comments about REI CoolMax EcoMade Crew Socks:

These socks are quite slippery on the outside and they tend to slide around within my shoes unless I lace them up very tightly. They're also wearing out faster than any other sock I've ever used. After just a few uses there are already noticeable chafe marks on the outside.

I hike mostly in a warm climate, and I bought these socks because of their high CoolMax content and their implied coolness and breathability. I thought they would be a good match for my highly breathable shoes (Merrell Moab Ventilators). However, after comparison testing it turns out that their breathability is nothing special. For testing purposes I took several brisk walks with a different type of sock on each foot. I was surprised to discover that my lightweight (but slightly thicker) 70% merino wool socks did a noticeably better job of keeping my feet dry. They also didn't slide around in my shoes at all. Temperature-wise, both socks felt about the same.

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Nov

2010

5.0

5+ SOCKS

By sanddog

from Salt Lake City, Utah

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

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

Cons

Other reviewer

Best Uses

Daily Use
To Your Liking

Comments about REI CoolMax EcoMade Crew Socks:

I'm an RN. On my feet all day. These felt cushy and have not made my feet hot. My feet do sweat when hot. No problem staying put on my skinny legs. These were a great find!

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May

2010

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Very comfortable

By REI fan 123

from Mountain View, CA

About Me Gym Rat

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Pros

Comfortable
Durable
Good Design
Regulates Temperature Well
Wicks Away Moisture

Cons

Need more colors

Best Uses

Daily Use
Hiking
Running
Team Sports
Travel
Working Out

Comments about REI CoolMax EcoMade Crew Socks:

I like the comfort and breathability of this sock. It is very supportive for my toes and balls of my feet. It washes well and is durable.

Suggestions: Please offer this sock in black, dark brown, and navy. Then I could wear it with my dark clothing and at work with my casual shoes!

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May

2010

(3 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

2.0

Tight and bulky

By Ishmayel

from Stockton, CA

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Wicks Away Moisture

Cons

Bulky
Uncomfortable

Best Uses

Working Out

Comments about REI CoolMax EcoMade Crew Socks:

Feel softer than the original, which was made with corn(???)or something. But, even washing inside-out, in cold water, and line drying they are very tight and seem to get tighter over time. After buying a pair in my usual large size, I went up to x-large. Still tight. The stretch panel across the instep takes getting used-to. Looks like a good idea, but doesn't really work.

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Mar

2010

(4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

I'm actually reviewing socks... ???

By palyndromic

from Peoria, IL

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Comfortable
Durable
Good Design
Regulates Temperature Well
Wicks Away Moisture

Cons

Best Uses

Daily Use
Hiking
Running
Team Sports
Travel
Working Out

Comments about REI CoolMax EcoMade Crew Socks:

I used to hate wearing socks in general. Depending on the day of week and whether or not these socks are clean, I hate wearing [other] socks.

Honestly, I'm surprised I'm reviewing socks.

These socks are cool, have held up better than a pair of [intelligent] and more expensive socks, and dry quickly.

---Suggestion for REI---
Expand your selection to support my feet when I'm suited up and hiking the conference exhibition floors. We need some solid tans, browns, blacks, etc. Check out the standard Dock-work-ers colors and replicate with PET.
If these were in business friendly colors, I'd buy them instantly. Usually, my business socks wear out- not necessarily holes in the mesh sock structure, but the softer 'filling' fuzz starts to disappear.

Aside from being great socks- I would like the opportunity to recycle the PET when I'm done.