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Wear your merino wool Icebreaker Men's Hiker Mid Crew Socks for long hikes in cool weather. These midweight crew socks have padding on the ankles, Achilles, and soles to massage and cushion your feet as you move through the mountains. Icebreaker's New Zealand merino wool feels soft and insulates your toes. Plus, merino pulls moisture away from your skin to keep your feet dry for blister-free comfort. The Hiker Mid Crew Socks won't hold onto smells like synthetic fabrics do. Icebreaker added a bit of nylon and Lycra for durability and stretch.
Bottom Line: Go bag a 14er while wearing your Icebreaker Hiker Mid Crew Socks.
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Perfect Socks
By:
willhuff.net
April 2, 2012
I wear these for a week at time, around the house or on hikes and they don't stink or stretch. Merino wool is the best material for clothing.
Excellent Socks!
By:
Matt R
November 10, 2011
This is my first experience with Icebreaker socks and I am highly impressed. I used to think that Smartwool was the only good merino option, but these were on sale so I figured I'd give them a try. The features, quality construction, and attention to detail of these socks is just as good as anything Smartwool makes.
And since I've been comparing these to Smartwool, I think it's important to note the differences between these and the Smartwool midweight hiking socks. I have both, and the Icebreakers are quite a bit lighter. Nothing wrong with that, just be aware of this fact if you are choosing between the two. I bought the silver/red/oil color and was surprised to find out that they are a lot more grey than the backcountry.com picture would indicate.
I'm quite happy with this purchase and will probably be buying more of these in the near future.
what gives these socks their anti-odour property? is merino naturally
what gives these socks their anti-odour property? is merino naturally anti-odour or is there some sort of chemical treatment applied to the socks? are the silver fibre socks better at inhibiting bacteria and odour?i'm hiking the inca trail in june and i'm packing light so ideally just one or two pairs of socks at most.
By: veepee
March 15, 2009
There are a number of aspects of the physical and chemical structure of Merino that make it naturally more resistant to odors than other textiles, especially synthetics.
Moisture Transport - While sweat itself has no odor, if it remains on the skin in time bacteria develop and create unpleasant body odors. Merino reduces the opportunity for odors to generate because it is more efficient than other textiles at absorbing sweat and evaporating it into the air.
No Microbial attraction - Studies have shown that bacteria are more attracted to the smooth, positively charged surface of a synthetic fiber than the scaly surface of a Merino fiber which carries no charge.
Moisture Absorption - The Merino has a much greater capacity than other fibers to absorb moisture. In fact, it can absorb 35% of its own weight in liquid. The moisture is bound within the structure, and so is not available to microbes, which are unable to penetrate the scaly surface of the fiber.
Glass Transition - In water and conditions of high humidity, Merino passes through what is termed a glass transition at which point it dramatically increases its rate of absorption and dispersion.
Trapping Odors - The rate of diffusion of small and large molecules into the fiber increases and it is able to absorb odors faster. When the temperature drops, and the fiber once again falls below the glass transition, the odors are trapped within the structure even if the moisture evaporates. Later, during laundering, the garment again passes through the glass transition point and the odors are carried out of the structure by the water. Synthetics are not able to benefit from this same effect because they do not pass through glass transition during normal wear.
By: Rob Wykoff
March 31, 2009
Merino (and wool) are naturally good at blocking odor.
By: Angus Bohanon
March 15, 2009
Almost perfect
By:
matthawley2250176
November 6, 2009
This is by far the best sock i have ever worn. Incredibly comfortable, warm,regulates temperature perfectly, etc. My only complaint is with the construction of one of the footpads. While one sock works perfectly, the other wants to bunch up in the arch of my foot. Could just be me, could just be this pair. I have to say that they are so good I find myself doing whatever I canto make it work. That says a lot, right?
Sweet Socks!
By:
Isaac Riisness
January 14, 2010
These socks are great. They are warm without being too large and have support in the right places. You pay a little more than a normal hiker sock, but you'll find it's worth it. Mind the label when it says NOT to tumble dry, I did this by accident, and the socks came out a little fuzzy, but still just as warm and comfy.
Don't Seem Like Hiking Socks
By:
Brian Dunn
March 31, 2010
Maybe I just have odd feet, but I found that my feet were pretty sore when I wore these socks hiking. These don't seem to have enough cushion for me. They're cool looking, but they've been relegated to the back of the sock drawer in favor of pairs that give me better support on the trail.
By: Chris McK
December 19, 2010
that's probably your boots dude
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Perfect Socks
I wear these for a week at time, around the house or on hikes and they don't stink or stretch. Merino wool is the best material for clothing. more...
Excellent Socks!
This is my first experience with Icebreaker socks and I am highly impressed. I used to think that Smartwool was the only good merino option, but these more...
- Material:
- Merino wool, nylon, Lycra
- Height:
- below the calf
- Recommended Use:
- cool-weather hiking, backpacking
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- 30 days