Smartwool  Bike Zero Cushion Ankle Socks - Men's

Color is good. I like the smart wool cycling socks. Thinner then their hiking socks.

I have too many pairs of these socks to count! They are my everyday socks as week as part of my hiking sock system. When my oldest pairs started wearing thin I decided to stock up so I wouldn't run out. That was a mistake! The new version is a DISASTER! The logo stitched to the bottom is irritating and the tops are just enough shorter to make them less versatile. Also, the new fabric does not feel as good as the previous fabric. I'm glad I have enough unused pairs left to get me through the time it will take to find a new go-to sock. I am very disappointed that these socks are no longer my go-to sock. Smartwool, please bring back to previous version/design!!!

I loved my previous pair of liners from Smartwool, they were starting to wear down in a few areas so I wanted another pair. I wear them under another pair of hiking socks to help prevent blisters. I don't know who thought a logo on the base of the sock would be a good idea. I now get a wonderful hotspot/blister in the shape of the logo on the bottom of my foot. This defeats the purpose of the liner. I love other smartwool socks and products but will not buy another liner sock until they change the design (ie. put the logo on the top/calf section). They also tend to fall down my leg more than the previous design.

I have used this simple liner for years. . . back to when it was 64wool/34/2. Tolerated the decrease to 59% wool. i am a nurse so on my feet all day, no blisters, no smell. . go home and go for an evening walk in my boots with the same socks. They have worn well, would have bought them til I die. However, you messed with a good thing, the last 6 I bought no longer wear as well. Developed holes fairly quickly. Then you added the bottom logo which is annoying and so I can no longer use these. Please, consider going back to your original sock. I WAS SOOOO happy with them.

I bought my first pair of quality socks a couple years ago. I had been a hold out for years thinking that there cant be that much difference in socks to justify the premium price over big box store socks. I was wrong. I have now almost completely replaced all of my socks. I wouldn't bike without them.

Thin, sturdy, comfy! Ankles have just the right amount of elasticity. Wool is the best!

Like others, I am so disappointed in the new version of the smart wool liner sock. The big change that has not been mentioned is that the sock is no longer 100% merino wool. It now contains nylon which makes it thicker, scratchier and less comfortable. I agree with a previous comment that the thick smart wool letters on the bottom of the socks is unnecessary and the tops are too tight. Like others, my old version lasted for years. I guess nylon is cheaper than wool so a great product is now ruined. Ironically, the new version is not cheaper.

Smartwool's Zero Cushion are my favorite socks because of the thinness and they are available in XL (I wear a 14 shoe). That's important when your foot could probably use a 14 1/2, but that's never an option. And while I used to think socks needed to provide padding, I've learned that's not necessarily the case.

I bought these hoping they were exactly the same as other Smartwool ankle socks I own, but they are thinner. They are nice and I will certainly wear them, I was just a little disappointed that they do not have as much cushion as previous versions so my bike shoes feel a little sloppier with these on and I don't like having to adjust every strap on my shoes every time I switch socks.

I use these socks for bicycling! They cover up to where my bike shoes are, plus a bit more. Why is that important? I do not want my angles and my feet to chafe when I ride. Toasty socks aren't too thick so when my feet swallow I don't feel like I'm constricting them with my shoes on! These are absolutely perfect for bike riding or if I were on a walk or run, I would feel equally comfortable in these!! I highly recommend them to folks who are active looking for a little bit of color and a great quality!!