Backcountry.com Merino Hiking Sock - 3-Pack - 2009 BCS

I bought these for my little sister for Christmas last year. Big mistake, I should've kept them for myself. They are toasty, comfy, pretty much perfect in everyway. I end up borrowing them from her everytime that I am at home, and one of these times she's not getting them back. My only comment is that they are one the verge of being heavy-weight compared to my other mid-weight socks.

excellent sock construction. completely form fitting with thicker material under the foot and less on top. I thought I was happy with the smartwool knockoff from costco... not anymore.

I got a pair of these in a gift bag as part of participating in a race and love them! They are the summer/spring/fall low top version and are perfect for daily wear and/or running, biking, hiking, etc.. I've been partial to Bridgedale or Smartwool, but these are on par quality-wise and cost less. The Merino wool is durable and retains it's loft after many washings, which means that they are still warm, cushy and comfy after hundreds of washings. I wish I had the "Lupine" color instead of the blue, but aside from that, I am very happy with these socks.

I was wearing these bad boys for hours in a blizzard and didn't even notice that i had snow in my boots the entire time. Kept my feet nice and toasty.

At first I loved these socks and now after three months I am starting to have second thoughts. I am not sure if I just got a lemon or what but on my socks the white line fabric that runs along the foot has started to fail. There are holes popping up everywhere. While I did get a good deal on the socks I am starting to think I should have put the money towards Bridgedale, Smartwool, or Darn Tough.

Awesome sock! Very comfortable and warm, they have so far held up quite well. They have pilled a little but that is to be expected. Definitely worth the money, and they come in threes!

but they're pretty great. They're merino wool(ish), still the right size after washing, and they've got a goat on them. They were great for a 10 mile hike this weekend. Probably a little too short for a ski boot, though.I'm a 10/10.5 street shoe and I have the L/XL. I think they'd be small for the upper end of the size chart.

These appear very well made and are very comfortable with the use of different material thicknesses. As other have mentioned, the price can't be beat. I'll be buying more of these for sure.

One note: I've been used to thinking of cycling socks as "lightweight" all summer so I found these to be thicker than I would have expected for "midweight", but that's not a negative.

To be honest I was not sure what to expect with these socks. Once I had a chance to try them I was surprised at how good they performed.

Seem to wick moisture well and have never had a blister while wearing them.

These socks work great. I took a 2 day 14 mile round trip hike in the high peaks Adirondack Mountain range in mid May and they kept my feet warm and dry. They conformed to my feet perfectly and they felt comfortable. They also wicked away moisture so my feet were not all pruney after a days hike. I highly recommend!!

I've never backpacked with real hiking socks, just snowboarding socks, which left blisters. I just got back from a 26 mile Big Sur backpacking trip and these socks were GREAT. They have started to fuzz a bit after the first wash. I did not put them in the dryer.

Bought these for my boyfriend who hikes often - he loves them! I have numerous similar pairs (though not backcountry brand). These types of padded wool socks are by far the best for long days in boots, working, hiking, or backpacking!

I bring at least one pair of these socks everywhere I go. Durrable, comfortable, I havent had a problem yet.

Super comfy. And they look super nice. Keep the feet toasty too!

These socks are great. They are form fitting with extra padding and extra flex in places where it makes sense. They are well built and the Merino wool feels great. I wear these socks hiking and walking around town when it is cold. They are also great as travel socks if you are going to where the weather is bit cooler and you will be doing a lot of walking. I got a great deal on these from Steep and Cheap, but they are worth the full price on backcountry.com

These are great socks for the money. Not too thick and very comfortable. I use then with an inner sock and even with wet feet for two days on my last trip, no blisters. Here is the link to the inner socks. They work great together. http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/Backcountry-SynthTrail-Crew-Sock-3-Pack/BCC0218M.html

Great Socks. I was worried it would be to little wool and they would smell, but none that i can tell. great price!

I got this sock mid way through winter here in Salt Lake City, and although we did not have a terribly cold winter, these socks kept my feet toasty warm as I commuted up to school at the University of Utah. Walking around in these socks is a dream, because of the padding underneath. The nice part is on top of the sock it breathes like a charm (because charms bracelets breathe so well!!) I would recommend this sock to anyone.

Overall great socks. My only complaint is that they are a little short - only about 2.5 inches above the ankle - they don't slip down so the coverage is always there but I like my socks a bit higher on the shin - also a bit tight when you first put them on and my toes feel smooshed but as the day goes on they loosen up. Not a total 5 star winner but a solid four stars based on construction and value.

I LOVE these socks!!! I've worn them 'in-town' but more importantly, I've worn the same pair (with and without liner socks) on 3-4 day backpacking trips. They're comfy, light, warm / cool (read: just right!), and best of all, there's no stink! I've washed the 3 pairs I have multiple times and they're still in beautiful shape. I only wish that Backcountry still sold the 'Ocean' color.

Awesome socks! Very comfortable. I like the design too.

Got these on sale in a three pack. Great for everyday wear, and they're ok for skiing. they're nice and thick, and great support.

Funky Smell, Be Gone! ~ Worn with my Keen Targhee II Mids, these socks work perfect. Not too thick, not too thin. They provide comfort and have never left my feet smelling gross. I've only been doing day long hikes with them though, so my experience ends there! Both in cold and warm conditions (Northern California Weather) I will definitely be purchasing some more in the future and would recommend them to any and everyone. Plus, look how cute!! -- Wish there were more colors available!

These are great socks for use with light hikers and work style boots. I wear them practically everyday with my 3/4 mid Magnum work boots. From temps ranging from the 50 to 85f with great temp moderation and sweat regulation. These are great socks and when people catch a glimpse of the goat it always starts a conversation, and I get to praise Backcountry.com.

I hate to admit that I'm excited about socks, but yup, these wooly foot covers are the schitt! And for the half off that I purchased them, even better!

I put these socks on as soon as i got em and the length and feel is great. Excellent price for quality socks, i only wish that there were different color options.

These socks are amazingly warm and cozy too. Also they are priced cheaper than others I have found. They shrink only slightly in the wash and dont feel too tight. The only down side is that after a long day in them, they sort of have a "wet dog" odor to them that i have not got from any other pieces in my merino collection.

I've mostly worn these in the winter on moderately cold days. They are warm without being too bulky, and the moisture wicking works very well. I haven't worn these for extended hikes yet, but I have done a lot of snowy walks to work in them and have never gotten a blister or hot spot.

soft, fits well. but stitching at toe coming apart. a for a hiker's sock this is inappropriate.

I like the construction. Extra padding under the foot with nice lighter stretch material on top. I have finally learned to line dry all my socks vs. using the drier.
This avoids shrinking any wool.
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Fantastically comfortable – enjoy it as after the first wash the point where the sole and top of the foot are sown together gave way. Now I have a hole either side of the foot.

I bought 6 pairs for a 6 week trip in winter/snow conditions.

They were comfortable and warm, though in 25 degree weather (around 0 Celsius) i needed to add some microfiber business socks as a base layer under these to really stay warm.

You must grab some of these socks, really top quality.

Havent done any serious hiking in these yet, but for kicking back and cruising around town they've been awesome. The only negative I've experienced so far is that the upper part (ankle and above) of the sock tends to slide down and bunch up...however it never bunches up on my foot so I dont consider this a big deal.
I recommend these socks...especially if you're like me and have moved to a cotton sock-free lifestyle.

I got a hole in the heel within 3 DAYS of using these socks.

fit is great and the height is exactly what i wanted. they are thicker than i imagined which will relegate them to more serious outdoor activities (rather than every-day/work socks), but they will fill my boots nicely. seem to be constructed well and the merino blend keeps my feet very comfy.

Great price.
Cool graphics.
Good fit.

Killer socks. I use them for trail running and they're pefect. The merlino wool makes them soft and warm but the biggest compiment is that I pretty much forget about my feet when I'm hitting the rocky steeps. Tres bien! Also, like some others have mentioned, the girlfriend keeps appropriating them for padding around the house so you may want additional pairs.

This is a great sock.. however I didn't realize that the lupine color is very feminine color so I would say not to order for guys. However, I got this as a gift for my husband and he still likes it even the the lupine/violet color

Compared with other hiking socks, these are on par with the medium weight Smartwool brand that I own. The only difference is that these come in a 3-pack for $20 (a super good deal).

Very warm with a good arch support. They shrunk a little in the dryer but still fit. Not as durable as some other midweight socks I have, but still very comfortable and warm!

Great winter socks in Oregon. Best buy for 3 pairs. Keep feet nice and warm/dry. Pair went into dryer and came out a little smaller, so they are now the wife's. Would buy again.

I'm kind of new to the whole merino / poly blend thing, so my negatives may just be par for the course...
they pile and they stink. I've never had stinky feet, but man do they stink with these.
Also, for how well they're supposed to wick moisture, my feet always seem kinda sweaty about 15 minutes after I put them on.
Neither of these things are problems with regular ol' cotton socks or bamboo socks.
Meanwhile, I'm told that those things are pretty normal, so for what they are I do really like them. They're super cozy, keep my feet well insulated. I love the bright blue they come in.

These socks are great! Warm, dry and best of all comfy!

These sox are the bomb. I can't keep them in my drawer.......my wife, my daughter, my nephew, hell even the dog be tryin to steal them. Get em while you can!!!!!!!!

great socks. super comfortable and soft... and look good too.

took them in the snow on a long hike. performed very well. long days (10-12 hours) and the socks were great!! merino is one of the best fabrics for the outdoors.

These socks are nice, soft, and fit well. A really good value.

Got the three pack on sale, and could not be happier. Very comfortable. Have only had them for a short time, so only time will tell about thier durability...

These little piggies are in hog heaven in these socks. Long cold day on the slopes today, -7 degrees at 4 o'clock. to get home and put these cushy hush puppies on made my frozen soul smile! Aaaaahhhhhh.....

These are great socks. I love merino wool, it's awesome for any occasion. Hot? It'll keep your feet cool and wick moisture. Cold? It'll keep your feet toasty, and won't get wet. (wet = cold) I wear these for everything from lounging around the house (they go great with hot cocoa), to playing basketball in the summer (they'll add a few mm to your vertical). Oh, and they work for hiking too.

My feet love these socks, an all-time favorite! I do everything from bumming around the house to hiking a monster trail in these socks. It is great how you can not feel the stitching near the toes and how the cushiony feeling doesn't seem to pack down and fade. I'm sure your feet will love these socks too!!

I have many pairs of these socks and they have performed really well for me. I use them with a pair of Lowa Banff hiking boots and the socks are just long enough to be about 2 inches above the boot cuff. These socks keep my feet warm whether they are wet or dry, and they don't smell too bad after a few days on the trail. I bring two pairs and alternate each day wearing one pair and rinsing the other pair in a stream or lake.

They would get 5 stars, except I've found that they can fatigue and tear in the seam area on the heel that is just below the goat logo. The seem holds the two different thickness panels together and it can separate when you pull the sock on your foot.

great comfy sock to kick around in or when you want to stay cozy at home with your feet up.

I got these socks a while ago and have really enjoyed how good they wear on my feet and how they perform. Good cushion in the right places, snug fit without feeling tight, and the merino is nice to keep odor down. While not as soft as some Lorpen I own, they are a solid sock for the price.

I've converted my hiking sock inventory over to these socks. I was skeptical of the ankle height on these socks, but I get full coverage of my ankles in relation to the height of my hiking boots. The socks fit very well with a thicker bottom and the right angle between the upper and lower sections.

nice midweight sock. They are nice and warm and wick well. The purple is a great color for us girls.

These are some of the best hiking socks I have ever worn! Plenty of cushion where it's needed and they fit so well, there is never any bunching!
I love the way these keep my feet from getting too stinky...

plenty happy with these socks.. have worn them a bunch and they remain very soft and comfortable , would give these five stars if they came in something other than Blue and Lupine colors