Backcountry.com Cocona Trail Sock - 3 Pair - 2009 BCS

550 Miles of Trekking, Mountain Biking, Mountaineering, Snowshoeing, Kayaking, Rock Climbing and more through record soaking wet Spring run-off conditions. The Coconas held up beautifully with the plethora of footwear required for this ultra-endurance race, providing a form-fitting, friction-reducing layer to keep our feet free of debilitating blisters.

Team Nike ACG / Gore-Tex gives the Cocona Trail Sock a 5-Star rating!

I took a 3 wk trip to Africa. typical luck, my bags got left in Paris. so I'm in the Democratic Republic of Congo for a week with one pair of these socks. they were awesome. washed them in a river everyday and let dry over night. when I wringed them out, most of the smell left them, but they did get a little funky during the day. very "cool" temperature wise. a good hot weather sock. price is right too

Great socks. I use them for hiking and mountain biking and they keep me dry and comfortable. I usually wear these with my Vasque trail runners, but they are tall enough to wear with my Keen mids. You won't find better socks for the money.

I wear a women's 7 and have the S/M - I got the socks on a whim, but really like them and they've become my favorite day hiking/running/mountain biking socks. They come up fairly high, but roll down nice and don't cut off circulation when you wear them that way . . . but since they are a little higher than normal running socks, they're great for keeping out rocks, dirt, etc. on the trail. I find the socks comfortably snug and haven't had any problems bunching, or with abnormal wear.

Good warmth and support but not too heavy. Great all around sock for all your strenuous activities. Don't break down mid-run like other lightweight running socks I've tried.

I purchased both of these socks and have been very satisfied with both of them. There are some differences I wasn’t aware of before I bought them, so here it goes. I wear a size 8 hiking boot, so I bought size S/M in each.

The Merinos are quite snug, though not tight. I have no additional bunched up fabric to cause blisters. The overall thickness of the sock remains consistent and comparable to most hiking socks. They do retain some heat and moisture, so if your feet sweat on the trail, they’ll stay wet for a while. If dry, they insulate reasonably well.

The Coconas, on the other hand, are loose-fitting. On a few occasions, I have gotten blisters by the toes (where the excess fabric matriculates to). The top of the sock is a very thin, though very durable material, which ventilates air very well. The overall sock feels like a lighter weight material which I would only suggest using in hot environments.

Additionally, while each are ankle high socks, I found the Merinos to be about an inch shorter than the Coconas. If you are wearing a medium hiking boot, the Merinos will come up just over the sides of the boot.

They dry quick and are very comfy...even after hiking many miles with a heavy pack. And the best part is that when Fernando comes home from a long journey, takes off his socks, and then smells them...he is greeted with the sensual aroma of pina coladas, and he is reminded of his days in a hammock on the beach, sipping his favorite drink.

not impressed overall. i think it's more in the manufacturing than the fiber. these were tight in the foot (and no, i don't have fat feet), didn't stay put, and a hole quickly formed at the seam on each sock of the pair. i was constantly uncomfortable on a 15 mile hike in the bitteroots, don't think i'll be trying these again. as far as the cocona fiber, it was fine. it was about 54F, not a sweaty feet day for me, so i'll need to comment on that another day.

These are great socks for the money. I am a size 12 and the xl fits great, especially after a wash, which is rare with most brands. They are breathable, comfortable, wick well and are fairly durable. Overall a great sock for the money – would highly recommend these socks for any physical activity.

These are pretty nice socks - quite thin but form to your feet well. The sizing is a little tricky - I am a men's 9 or 9.5 and the S/M is definitely big enough for me, especially with their stretchiness. For long hikes I might want something a little thicker in the heel, but these work well for biking too.

These socks are light, comfy and fit very well. I have used them for biking, hiking and just walking around and I must say that they are not as good as BC.com's Merino socks. Although superior to cotton socks, these Cocona socks are great looking and fit well, however do not have the odor resistance of the Merino socks. I would personally suggest spending the bit more and get the Merino ones offered by Backcountry.

I love these socks. They're light, comfy, and great for nearly everything. End of story.

I've been wearing these socks for several weeks now and I can say they definitely do their job! Moisture-wicking is fantastic, odor control is great, and they fit true to size. The only problem I have is I noticed some weak spots in the stitching inside the ankle that could possibly fail over time. Overall, an AWESOME sock! Seriously, I have several pair of smartwool socks and these are WAY better...especially in hot weather (I live in Texas). I have a size 11-11.5 foot and the size LG fit perfect. Good buy!

I love these socks! They fit perfectly and breathe nicely for summer/warm weather backpacking and hiking. They also dry quickly in the sun after a long day.

Wore these socks for the first time working out. Smelled them afterwards....they smelled like all my other nylon socks.

Other than that, they are great socks, just don't sniff 'em when you get home.

i gave these socks a try on 4 or 5 different hikes and they simply didn't keep my feet as cool / dry / comfortable as my coolmax socks do. out of the shoe it felt like they let a lot of air through, but they didn't wick sweat well at all once i got active. overall i guess the price of these things is too good to be true : /

I was surprised by how thin these socks were when they arrived, so naturally I figured they wouldn't perform all that well on the trail. I was wrong. Not only did my feet feel cool and comfortable, my hiking shoes felt roomier inside - adding to my comfort. I now have several pairs of these socks and recommend to all.

comfortable and breathable, good for both running and wearing for everyday use. slightly big--I wear a women's 7--but they still work on my feet.

XC biking with these has been amazing. I enjoy the comfort that these socks provide on a 50 mile journey through Japans mountains. However, I am really disappointed that I only received one pair.

These are probably the most comfortable socks I own. They're breathable and don't hold in moisture. Way more bang for your buck than average.

Comfy. Kept me blister free through a 4-day hike up Machu Picchu.

Very well made, at A very reasonable price. They keep my feet very happy

These socks are made for running I'll consider them if I was you!
The guys at Backcountry know what they are doing. These socks are made for running, I run a lot and wear them a lot, I wish they had them in white.

I had no problems like the other poster described and I really put these socks to the test in a 24 hour race, of which I was on my feet constantly. They held up very well, did not get stinky and I have since done some really long 20+ mile hikes in them with no problems. I love the fit, they tend to make your shoes fit a little better with their light padding/cushioning. cute goat on the back too.

great socks! I like the higher cuff...it's perfect for wearing under mid height hiking boots. Durable, comfortable and just the right amount of padding

I've used them now on hiking and jungle trails... Awesome, look mom no blisters !!
My feet are warm and protected, I own 6 pairs now.

Some of the best socks I own! I will be buying several more.

I bought the L/XL and they are too big for me. Returning for the smaller size. There isn't a sizing chart currently for these on the site. I think they will be good socks though as I've used the ski version of these and they are great.

Love the socks, but got the wrong size. I should have got the s/m given my men's size 9 foot.

I have hiked and biked with the Cocona trail sock with no problems what so ever. I gave a pair to my girlfriend and she complained that they're hot, but she complains about everything (I think it's her bike shoes that are hot). Anyway, I love these socks. Great things is they're fairly inexpensive plus backcountry's return policy is the best in the industry. If you're concerned about the Cocona material, try backcountry's merino wool sock.

I really wanted to like these socks, and on one day, I did. And then on the next day I hated them. I'll tell you why. These socks are great at keeping your feet dry, keeping the funk down, and being a cozy sock. If your day consists mostly of sitting, with an occasional trip somewhere, these are great socks. On the other hand, if your day consists of standing for long periods, or doing a lot of walking, or hiking, these socks will destroy your feet. The problem lies in the cocona fabric. It is designed to provide more surface area on each thread by bonding carbon to the polyester. This is fine until you put an 8 hour workdays' worth of pressure on that fabric, then it starts to give you little micro cuts, and your whole foot feels raw. I could actually pull my skin taught and see where these little cuts were.
So long story short, good for sitting (would be a KILLER dress sock) but bad for standing or hiking.