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SmartWool PhD Outdoor Light Crew Socks - Men\'s

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    SmartWool PhD Outdoor Light Crew Socks - Men's

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    New, improved PhD socks are more advanced than ever! SmartWool Outdoor Light Crew men's socks feature innovative new fabric, a more comfortable fit and smart design details that enhance performance.

    • 4 Degree Elite Fit System improves comfort; 2 elastics provide greater stretch and recovery to keep the socks in place
    • Ankle bands, upper instep bands, lower instep bands and arch bands connect to the feet for a great fit and feel
    • ReliaWool is a patent-pending reinforcement construction that puts more wool in high wear/high impact areas to increase durability and comfort
    • Merino wool provides excellent temperature control and moisture management, so you're warm when it's cold and cool when it's warm
    • Strategically placed mesh zones provide ventilation for temperature and moisture management
    • Merino wool keeps your feet dry and inhospitable to bacteria that can cause odor
    • SmartWool socks are guaranteed not to itch and can be repeatedly washed and dried without shrinking
    • Flat-knit toe seams resist wear
    • PhD Outdoor Light Crew socks rise 8.5 in. height
    • 1x1 ribbed legs and 2x1 ribbed welt tops
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    SmartWool PhD Outdoor Light Crew Socks - Men's Specs
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    Description
    Best use
    Multisport
    Wool / wool blend
    68% merino wool/29% nylon/3% elastane
    Crew
    Light cushioning
    Men's
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    SmartWool PhD Outdoor Light Crew Socks - Men's Customer Reviews

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    SmartWool PhD Outdoor Light Crew Socks - Men's
     
    3.6

    (based on 5 reviews)

    60%

    of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

    Pros

    • Good design (3)
    • Warm (3)
    • Wicks away moisture (3)

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Hiking (4)
        • Fit:

        • Feels too small

           

          Feels true to size

           

          75% 

          (3 reviews)

          Feels too big

           
        • Reviewer Profile:
        • Casual/ recreational (3)
        • Was this a gift?:
        • No (5)

      Reviewed by 5 customers

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      Apr

      25

      2013

       
      5.0

      Great Socks!

      By Rustypellican

      from Maineville OH

      About Me Casual/ Recreational

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      Pros

      • Durable
      • Good Design
      • Stylish
      • Warm
      • Wicks Away Moisture

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Daily Use
        • Hiking

        Comments about SmartWool PhD Outdoor Light Crew Socks - Men's:

        I have several pairs that I wear for daily use. Very comfortable and durable

        • Fit:
        • Feels true to size
        • Was this a gift?:
        • No

        Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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        Feb

        9

        2013

         
        5.0

        Awesome, Bodacious, Radical Socks!

        By Blonde_dude

        from Boise, ID

        About Me Casual/ Recreational

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        Pros

        • Cushy
        • Durable
        • Good Design
        • Regulates Temperature Well
        • Warm
        • Wicks Away Moisture

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Backpacking
          • Cycling
          • Daily Use
          • Hiking
          • Running
          • Travel

          Comments about SmartWool PhD Outdoor Light Crew Socks - Men's:

          I have bought and liked these socks for a number of years now. They're my "Go-To" socks. From pretty much Fall to Spring and anytime pants are worn, these socks are hugging my feet. They're warm and don't stink like normal cotton socks. Something about the wool helps wick moisture away and prevents bad odor. At the gym and summer months, I go with the phD low cut running socks. 99% of my socks are Smartwool. Did I mention they're durable. I've had some pairs for five to six years now and they still perform great! Don't let the steep price tag send you running. However, if you're smart like me, you'll snag up some pairs when REI has them on sale. Woop woop! Regarding the previous reviews, these are a LIGHT sock, not medium or expedition weight, so they're supposed to be cooler and thinner. Have you seen how many varieties of socks Smartwool offers?! There's a sock for every occasion! Take the leap and buy a pair. You'll love them!!

          • Was this a gift?:
          • No

          Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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          Dec

          26

          2012

           
          1.0

          Under valve, Over Priced

          By Emerine Kid

          from Phillipsburg, Montana

          About Me Avid Adventurer

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          Pros

          • Warm

          Cons

          • Develops Holes Quickly
          • Not A Good Value
          • Thin
          • Wears Out Quickly

          Best Uses

          • Hiking

          Comments about SmartWool PhD Outdoor Light Crew Socks - Men's:

          Product did not stand up to even light use, REI and First Accent Socks are much better.

          • Fit:
          • Feels true to size
          • Was this a gift?:
          • No

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

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          Oct

          14

          2012

           
          5.0

          My favorite socks

          By GabrielArne

          from Boston, MA

          About Me Avid Athlete

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          Pros

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

          Cons

            Best Uses

            • Hiking
            • Running

            Comments about SmartWool PhD Outdoor Light Crew Socks - Men's:

            My favorite socks. I bought them for hiking, but now wear them every weekend, regardless of what I'm doing. Many other socks have excess padding in the heels or beneath the ball of the foot. These socks are very well-fitting, with minimal padding, and this is what makes them so great in my view. Basically, these socks are second skin for your feet; cool, comfortable perfect for almost any weekend occasion outside of sandal season.

            • Fit:
            • Feels true to size
            • Was this a gift?:
            • No

            Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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            Jun

            10

            2012

            (9 of 11 customers found this review helpful)

             
            2.0

            New but not improved

            By Thomas Shea

            from Seattle, WA

            About Me Casual/ Recreational

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            Pros

            • Stylish

            Cons

            • Bunches Up
            • Thinner
            • Uncomfortable

            Best Uses

            • At the office
            • Sitting around

            Comments about SmartWool PhD Outdoor Light Crew Socks - Men's:

            this is the second new smart wool sock I've purchased. the first "new" pair was their new crew sock. it was also significantly thinner, and not as nice as the old, these are also significantly thinner which makes them not as nice. i'd say they are 30% thinner.

            The problem with the thinness is that they do not hold your foot nearly as well as the original, even though they talk about how they have improved the fit. maybe if they used the same amount of material with the new design they'd have an improvement, but as these are not as thick as the old, the new design doesn't feel improved real world.

            the second problem with them thinner is that the balls of my feet over heat from friction. and the heels just feel less cushioned.

            i purchased 7 pair of the original phd crew light socks on rei.com on clearance, and bought this one pair new at the store in seattle to test them, based on my last experience with a new design from smart wool. now i now i will stock up on the old, then look for a new brand of sock.

            i was one of smart wool's biggest fans, and since this is the second new sock that is using significantly less material, i'm not happy. not to mention, the cost is still the same.

            there is no way these would beat out the old phd socks in a real world wear test.

            • Fit:
            • Feels too big
            • Was this a gift?:
            • No

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

            (9 of 11 customers found this review helpful)

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