Smartwool  Performance Run Zero Cushion Low Ankle Socks - Men's

In less than a year and a half, the sole area of the sock experienced fiber degradation, leading to the formation of a small puncture. Over time, the structural integrity of the knit weakened, causing the hole to expand. The material composition and stitching quality are comparable to mass-produced, low-cost socks found at Walmart, yet the price point is significantly inflated.

Smartwool has been the only brand sock I wear for years. Always has been worth every penny. Until now. These are thin and flimsy - they will not hold the shape and do not fit your feet. The reason to buy quality socks is that they will really fit and help reduce blisters. These actually slip down and the corner seem was unraveling before washing them. Pulling them on - if you pull them up a little rough - the corner splits apart. I have socks from smartwool that have hiked 100's of miles and do not even seem worn down, let. alone unravel or easily split at the corner seem. Even the unpadded thin socks. Please go back to manufacturing the right quality. PLEASE!!!!

Perfect no-show sock for any use. I tend to run no cushion in my socks as I wear them for every use. Smartwool socks seem to last forever, and don't stink. Coming from someone who usually wears socks once due to sweaty and stinky feet, these don't stink after one use and can be worn multiple times if needed. These have replaced another merino wool ankle sock and I'll for sure be buying more

Just used my new socks this past weekend and they 5 star worthy. The did not chafe or cause sore spots. My feet never felt overheated. Pleasantly surprised that my toes were not crushed. TMI perhaps but the back of my feet are narrow while the front is wide. Many socks may feel great until it comes to my toes where it can feel like they are being crushed together. These socks were perfect. No loose material that could have bunched or caused a hot spot but without any soreness. Loved it that the front of my foot was as comfortable as the back. Huge was the fact, the next day when I got up by feet and ankles were not swollen....That is amazing and I don't know if it was the socks but my feet and ankles were in noticeably great shape for having withstood a normal 15 hour day. I have absolutely no complaints and would highly recommend.

After a just 3 or 4 wearings for exercising (casual jogging or walking etc) they developed holes in various toe area. I originally throught it's my toes or toe nails issue. But that's not the case. Still, this shouldnt happen after a month or two. I have owned about 10 to 15 pairs of smartwool socks . All my ultra lights share the same durability issues. Wearing the also the ultralight socks from Icebreaker (which is even thinner ) i did not have these issues. There is clearly a durability issues with smartwool ultralight line. Despite my purchase is well within smartwool""s 24 month satisfaction warranty period, my warranty claim submission was ignored, not even a reply from smartwool. Very disappointed.

The Smartwool zero cushion socks are an excellent purchase for any runner. I have been running for 20 years and used virtually every type of sock. Yes, I’ve even used cotton white crew socks (not a fan). The Smartwool zero cushion socks are excellent for the following reasons: 1. The material is soft, light, and comfortable. 2. The material is moisture wicking and keeps my feet dry (I am a heavy sweater and drown my feet in sweat on long runs) 3. The extra material on the ankle part of the sock prevents chafing and raw Achilles area skin. 4. The color and design is nice and can match most running kit. A negative is the price point, but these socks are an investment. All of the Smartwool socks I own have lasted years (much longer than a standard pair of white crew socks). If you are hesitant on buying a pair of socks at this price, I would say that you need to evaluate the long term use and how they might benefit you fitness regimen. If you are serious about running (20+ miles a week, I know that is not much to some, then I would suggest them) if you don’t run 20+ a week these might be a consideration as a gift to yourself or runner.

These are my favorite summer sock, keeps feet cool and comfy, no holes despite wearing all the time. Love em

This is a super light-weight no-show sock. I wear them daily to the gym and love them!

I have been wearing Smartwool apparel (mostly socks) for at least ten years. The durability is outstanding, but what is most significant for me is the use of wool in the design. I have sweaty feet, which used to result in me getting warts on my feet when I wore cotton socks because that's what I had always done. Since I've switched to Smartwool, the sweat is wicked away from my feet, and I haven't had a wart on my feet since I made the switch. I will continue to purchase these socks because of the way they have improved my sock-wearing experience.

Perfect for running. Thin and breathable.