How to Choose Hiking Socks

Light cushion meets heavy durability in Smartwool Hike Light Cushion Winding Trail socks. Helping keep you comfortable from trailhead to summit, the 8 in. crew height pairs well with hiking boots.
Made in USA.
View all Smartwool Men's Hiking Socks| Best Use | Hiking |
|---|---|
| Fabric | 56% merino wool/30% recycled nylon/12% nylon/2% elastane |
| Sock Height | Crew |
| Sock Cushioning | Light Cushioning |
| Moisture Wicking | Yes |
| Gender | Men's |
| Sustainability | Contains recycled materials |
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The 6 pair I ordered has not arrived yet, but I have ordered 12 pair of the black/grey color previously and I absolutely love them. I’m an electrician and I order them to wear with my work boots. My feet use to sweat a lot with other brands of socks but not these. What got me hooked on these was when I ordered 5 pairs of the low hike socks for a trip to Costa Rica. I knew I was going to be on my feet a lot on that trip and wanted a good quality sock. They definitely held up for that trip and have held up for the past two years after.
I have phased out all other sports underwear, sweaters, and socks for Smartwool. For socks, I have thin ones to wear with my more formal shoes, medium cushion for summer, and full cushion for winter. They are durable. They are attractive. They handle sweat and cold and heat. They are largely, maybe totally, resistant to the moths that get to wool sweaters. I hike in them. I walk in them. I go to fancy parties in them. I would be just about naked without them. . .
Great fit, comfortable, and kept my feet dry on long walking trips
I have worn size 11 shoes my entire life. These socks are undersized and the fit is very tight with one wash it will even be worse. The texture of the sock is not comfortable like previous pairs of Smartwool Socks.
Great socks, fit is good and seem to be of quality construction. Though I wish Smartwool socks lasted as long as Gold Toe wool socks.
I use light cushion for hiking, and zero cushion for everything else. My sock drawer ONLY has Smartwool socks in it!
Always soft, the cushion doesn’t collapse after repeated wear and washing. Smartwool is always the best!