Smartwool  Classic Hike Light Cushion Crew Socks - Men's

These socks are very comfortable but the quality is not there. The seam at the tip of the sock is coming undone after a couple of wears. I sit at a desk all day so it’s not like I’ve worn these on any grueling hikes.

The bottoms wore out after less than ten uses hiking. I'm old and fat, my hikes were not difficult, aggressive, or over three miles. To say I'm disappointed in a $20+ hiking sock, light or not, is a MASSIVE understatement. Will never purchase again, I suggest you do the same.

Over the years, I’ve purchased quite a few pair of these socks. For the price, they don’t last long. On average, they wear out in about a year. These are far too expensive for the quality.

Heels are wearing out way too soon vs what I’ve experienced in the past.

I need super loose socks, with the maximum cushion I can find, due to fibromyalgia pain, arthritic feet, super cold feet, etc. I tried wearing the socks pushed down and even folded over, but the elastic hurt the skin of my ankles and my ankles. So I cut a straight line down the front of the sock, basically the front of my shin bone area, and folded the flaps down. I get a relaxed fit and double layer of folded over material on my ankle. My Tonkinese cats LOVE wool and often tear holes in them. But I still wear my socks even with holes. My toes have nails set back, so I never never have had hoes in the toes. I have learned not to dry them totally in the dryer, as it makes them not as soft and fluffy.

I first purchased some of these socks two years ago (November 2019). I've worn them regularly and they are still in great shape. They are very comfortable and very durable.

I've been using Smartwool socks since 2020 and have yet to have a pair wear out. More importantly, they're the softest most comfortable and supportive socks that I've ever owned. Quality, comfort, durability these won't let you down from the trail to the office. Smartwool has this sock thing figured out.

These socks, while not itchy at all, were too thin, somewhat abrasive, and offered no cushioning to speak of. I found it impossible to walk far in them, and I got some achilles tendon issues from wearing them. They would be fine for someone who had no foot issues, but overall, can't recommend.

BRING BACK THE ORIGINAL VERSION: Disappointed in quality relative to the originals, which I have had for years. Unlike the originals, the socks don't stay up. They seem to have less wool and/or weaker nylon or elastic than the original. Here is the current composition: Knit in USA of Imported Yarn: 56% Merino Wool, 11% Nylon, 31% Recycled Nylon, 2% Elastane. If this is different than the original, that may explain the issue I am having. I will not be buying these again unless this problem is addressed.