SmartWool Hiking Light Crew Sock

I'm not much the review writing person, but I would like to throw in my two cents. I started with 3 pairs a couple of years ago and now own 8. THESE ARE THE BEST SOCKS OUT THERE. Go ahead, click buy ... you won't regret it. 8 pairs 0 defects.

My boots and I beat these to death every year, and the same three pairs I've had for years continue to stand up to the abuse. When I'm casually hiking without a pack these are my favorite socks. If I'm wearing full-size boots and have my pack on then I wear Smartwool's Trekking socks, which, are the greatest socks ever created.

Also, a small addition, I discovered Smartwool about 12 years ago or so. I'm a drummer, and always hated cotton socks. Twenty minutes into a show or rehearsal my shoes and feet would feel as if I fell in a pool with my clothes on. I tried a pair of Smartwools out and was absolutely awestruck. My feet stayed dry, felt better, and always remained the perfect temperature. Now that I spend most of my time backpacking things haven't changed. I'll stand by Smartwool as long as they keep making the Trekking weights and these. You will not find better socks. Period.

this is a foot note...thought i should mention that i just blew out the heel on my first pair of these a couple weeks ago...I bought them pair almost 12years ago. have bought quite a few pairs since. you can find them for less than $17.

keep your feet dry by wicking well. not for use in weather above 75 in my experience, but my feet sweat a lot. good padding in the right places. had the same 3 socks (not pairs, i lost one) for almost 12 years. they are supremely worn, but they are still better than cotton or cotton blend socks years later. i wear these one day, switch to PHDs the next, and back to these after that. makes for pretty stink-free hiking. 4 stars instead of 5 because i like the PHDs better, but for the price these are B.A.!!!

They're pricey for a reason! There doesn't seem like there would be a lot of design in a sock but once you put on a pair of these, your ol' Hanes will feel like 1500's technology! They're super comfortable, regulate the temperature of feet, and wick away moisture to keep blisters at bay. Oh yeah and they will out last any sock in your drawer! WARNING - You'll find yourself reaching for these far more often than your old cotton socks - Better by 8 pairs!!

I have several smart wool socks from the extra heavyweight
to the thin liners . This weight I use everyday for general use once you try these you wont
ever buy a standard sock. Can be wron a few times before you wash because of the anti bacterial wool
and dries on its own.

These are my favorite warm weather hiking socks. They do a good job of keeping my feet dry and making sure blisters don't pop up. I wash them with normal loads, but always line dry. They still look new after 8 months of use.

Best damn pair of socks made. I wear em year-round. How did I ever wear those soggy white cotton barf-bags?

I really like SmartWool, but for a dollar more I would go with the SmartWool Adrenaline or another sock with a little more design to it. I personally like socks that are designed with variable thickness throughout the anatomy of the foot to insulated and pad where necessary without excess bulk. This sock feels like an old standard hiking sock, with no such advanced design. That said, it is top quality for what it is, and very comfortable. I just find myself wearing it with casual shoes more than in boots and on treks. One complaint I have is the heel elasticity. After a few days on the trail, the sock stretches in the heel to the point where the heel seam starts creeping up the Achilles. This is minor and easily fixed with a quick rinse and dry, but, again, I prefer a more technically designed sock for this price tag.

I will be honest, I was having a hard time spending $17 on a pair of socks. My wife and I both bought a pair and have been buying them since. I was concerned about them being too hot and scratchy but that is not the case. Very comfortable socks and well made. Are not as durable as I would prefer but Made in the USA.

Comfortable, stink free and wicking. What more could you want from a sock? Smartwool delivers a great product, once again.

Great socks. SmartWool keeps your feet and a moderate degree in any temperature. I wear a size 9.5- 10 and ordered the mediums. The elastic is just tight enough up top to prevent sock fall. There is light cushioning that makes these socks great around the house or on the trail. No complaints here (ehh pricey), great socks.

Great for a fall or early winter hike. I usually bring these with as my "start up" socks on multi-day winter socks. Then switch to the warmer ones when I get to colder temps.

These are the socks that got me hooked on Smartwool. Two pair made it through 8mos of daily wear (many times for multiple days) and still had enough life for several shorter hikes. Great boot socks.

I snagged a pair of these while I was in Alaska, and I've worn them so many times I'm surprised they haven't fallen apart; which makes me love them more. So comfortable, wicking, breathing, etc. Get a pair.

This past year I finally switched over to "sage" for my boot socks. I mainly used that standard issue black wool/cotton sock as my primary sock to wear while in uniform. Loden is a green that is just a shade or two different than the typical sage but it works just the same. My feet and I feel so much more comfortable in these socks. In the past i have been oppose to paying $16 for a pair when i could easily get 3 pairs for $6 less but these socks are worth the extra.

This sock is a great sock, especially for long distance. Unlike most socks, you can wear it for days on end without it getting hard. There is enough padding, but not too much, and they are soft and comfortable. The only one downfall is sometimes my feet got a little hot in them.

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Loden color is perfect for ABU's and sage green boots, fits with uniform regs

Very comfortable, will buy some more!

They work well for warm weather activity

Excellent classic model of socks - works perfectly as before !!!

I bought four pairs of these for an extended trip to boston. These were AMAZING. They kept my feet incredibly warm, and I was only wearing loafers most of the time. At no point were my feet cold, sweaty, or (excessively) smelly. Not all that many socks can do that.

These are great socks, feet can breathe well. I have had probs with other athletic socks causing my feet to stink, not the case here.

These are great socks, feet can breathe well. I have had probs with other athletic socks causing my feet to stink, not the case here.

These are great socks, feet can breathe well. I have had probs with other athletic socks causing my feet to stink, not the case here.

Smartwool socks are amazing. I wear mine threadbare and almost exclusively wear them during the winter even on my general day to day. I wish they were cheaper, but they are still well worth the price

How can you not love the SmartWool sock? It's light enough to wear everyday and cushioned enough to wear hiking. Slipping your foot into a brand new pair of these is one of the best feelings in the world.

These socks are great. My feet sweat in my work boots & other socks just make my feet wet & cold. These socks wick the moisture away from your feet keeping them warm. The Light Hiker is perfect with NJ climate changes.

The service was great and the shipping was quick. I am familiar with the product, and the socks I received are up to par. Backcountry's packaging seemed a bit wasteful, however- a big, rolled-up plastic bag for just one pair of socks seemed unnecessary.

can walk on them for hours, will not let you get blisters

Warm socks for below freezing conditions

These smart wool have good craftsmanship. They maintain their form and fit well; not too tight. I like to hike all over the place and these seem to do just fine in hot weather and keep feet snug in cold weather.

My husband and son love these socks. A great wicking, warming and quick drying item. I love the pretty women's styles. They take the sting out of winter.

I love these socks. I own about ten pairs, and they keep my feet dryer than just about any other socks I have tried. I think these are actually better than the more expensive PhDs. The light crew socks from Smartwool is well worth the price, and I hope (for my sake) they keep the formula the same for a long time to come.

tried'em all. SmartWool. No blisters. Absorb perspiration. Solid cushioning. Warm or cool as needed. The best. Get'em.

good socks got two pairs. They work great they wick moisture well and i haven't gotten any blisters while wearing them

I have a lower cut (read older) version of these and they are great. They work for winter running and for hiking with a 30 lb. pack. They are not a liner sock, at least in my experience. Put a lightweight liner underneath and they work really well for short to midrange backpack trips.

Great hiking sock. I had to chance to wear these in both cool and warm weather recently in Florida while staying in the Everglades. Loved these socks. Felt great inside my cross trainers and my hiking boots. They hand washed and air dried with no problems. Could wear them for a couple of days without odor problems. Because I was camping and the weather was quite cold (below 30 degrees F. at night) I was wearing them while sleeping also, so they were getting 24 hour workouts. I don't think you can go wrong with these socks and if you are trying to travel light a couple of pair will do the trick.

"The" sock for outdoor activities. Absorbs moisture. Cushions and protects. Durable. Have hiked many miles without liners, never had a blister... Use mine year-round, warm in the winter, comfy in the summer...

I only needed one pair of smart wool socks to realize that it is worth it for hiking! They are great quality and I have worn them in both warm and cold weather. These socks are a little heavier than the adrenaline socks, but still worked great! I would probably go with the adrenaline socks for warmer hiking as they are a bit thinner.

as always the smartwool socks live up to there reputation of being the best. these are warm, comfy, and help you stay blister free even on long hikes

Love them! Awesome! Comfy! Durable! Worth the price!

These stocks are my go to everyday socks. I rock them at the trail, the office, and the pub.
Smartwool, I think I love you.

I like these socks because they are warm in winter and cool in summer.

I ordered these same socks from another company, and they turned out to be "seconds," even though the company claimed to sell first quality. I was pleased to receive FIRST quality socks from Back Country. Thank you.

These socks are real comfortable, but they wear out too fast in the heal and bottom of the big toe area.

I love these socks, having owning about six pair now over 3-4 years. Great comfort and wicking ability. My only concern/observation is they wear out too quickly along the balls of my feet. Otherwise, I'd give them 5 stars.

Best socks i've ever owned.
very comfortable. Not too warm and not to cold. Seem to be self regulating.
Odor control is great.

Best socks i've ever owned.
very comfortable. Not too warm and not to cold. Seem to be self regulating.
Odor control is great.

I bought these socks because i needed something to wear in my combat boots that wicked moisture. Being that i am in iraq, thats kind of important. The socks fit well, snug but not too tight and form to your foot. Most importantly they grip the sole well and keep my feet dryer than they otherwise would.

For the price i would recommend getting something local, but if you dont mind paying for the shipping, these are good socks!

These are definitely some of the best socks I 've ever used.

SmartWool is a great company, they are the industry standard for wool socks. These are a must have for your gear arsenal. You can wear them many times before they work up a smelly funk and even then it is not too harsh. My only complaint is that the high length sometimes becomes uncomfortable, but that might be because I wear sandals most of the year.

I was skeptical at first but I dove in and purchased four pair. I wore those for 2.5 years—yeah gross I know. I summited 19 peaks with them and took them all over the place. Never one hole, no stink, never too hot, too cold, and they dry quickly in the sun. I now own 15 pair of various SmartWool socks. These socks are solid.

What can you say about a sock that does its job in wet boots? You don't notice your feet when portaging in the BWCA until they are cold and blisted and you are having pain while walking. Non of that happened with these socks - so the best compliment I can give them is that my feet never knew they were on. Without them, as we like to say in the South, "my dawgs would have been barking."

I hadn't hiked for about a year and then took a 9-mile hike in these socks. My feet were comfortable with absolutely no trace of blisters. The real test was at the end when I went wading in a stream, put my wet feet back into the socks, and hiked another 2 miles. It didn't even feel like my feet had ever been wet. When this sock claims to wick moisture, it does. I'm impressed. They're definitely worth the $15. (PS- Pay attention to the size chart; it's pretty accurate.)

These are by far the most comfortable hiking socks I have ever owned. Just bought a bunch more. Smooth contour under foot with subtle support around arch. Trail walk with Merrell Walkers or hiking with LaSportiva boots- comfort is enhanced.
Warm weather wicking is excellent. have not tried in cold yet. Have heavier weight smartwool for that.

I wore the summer version of these sox while walking part of the Camino in Spain - on the advice of a friend. Incredible - no blisters, comfy feet all the way! So of course now I'm wearing these for my winter walks - buy them now!!!

These socks are my favorite for just about every activity with the excpetion of cycling. They feel great, are extremely durable, and the color selection is very nice. I wear these everyday even if I'm not actually doing anything athletic. An added benefit is that they block odor very effectively, and you can definitely wear them for a few days before they start to smell - or at least I can.

I own several pairs of these socks, they are truly excellent at any time of year.

i did not believed it until I tried it. Truly a must even at this price.

Overall great product from Smartwool. Padding is a little heavy, but you get what you order.

Have her buy these instead. Still love ya Grammy! But these truely are the best socks that I've ever found. Everyone else has said it all. I have used these on several continents and they are THE ONLY socks I use. You will not be disappointed. And for my brothers (and sisters) in service they work great inside 'issue' footwear too.

i only wear smartwool and own two pair of these incredible socks. when they say light, however, they really do mean light. not too much warmth is provided by this thin ones, yet they last forever. even if you soak your entire shoe or book in water, you feet will still not blister!!! still super comfy!

These are nice socks. They fit my foot perfectly. I bought the "light" version, but they are actually quite warm. Too warm to wear at work (indoor wearing sandals), but very nice outdoor. I like the green color, all other "outdoor" socks tend to be grey or brown.

Among two other experienced hikers and 15 backpacking miles later, I came home with 1 real blister, about 5-6 less than everyone else. Good socks, I hope they last - they'll see more action soon.

I had intended to buy a breathable sock with some comfortable cushioning - that is exactly what this is.

I would recommend these, they are comfortable and keep your feet warm.

Great quality and are pretty tough. Its best to wash them before the first wear they tend to shed a lot of fuzz. They become a bit uncomfortable if your feet get sweaty.

I bought this sock, and it is the best sock ever.

These socks rock, they are very comfortable and breath amazingly well. They have held up very well and I am hell on gear.

smartwool warm but wonderfully thin as well.

These socks are comfortable enough and fit alright, but they just don't hold a candle to the SmartWool pHD's.

What else can be said about Smartwool's socks? They breathe, they don't smell, no blisters. What else could you want in a hiking sock?

I have never owned a pair longer or have taken such good care of socks as I have these. I treat them how they treat me. Great for warm day hikes. These have seen a lot of use and abuse. Im getting another pair because the pair I have is so great!!

These socks are very warm. They go great combined with a pair of ski socks for skiing in colder weather. They also are great everyday socks in the winter.

of all the socks i own, these are probably my favorite. wool does a great job of fighting off those terrible foot odors. super warm and lots of support. despite being the hiking lite, still pretty substantial thickness. seems super durable and well constructed.

Comfort, durability, easy care, and they resist getting smelly! Get a bunch of pairs and you don't have to sort them.

great socks. warm, moisture wicking, and comfortable.

My husband is so hard to please, didn't want me to order them, but now is wearing only these socks, ha ha ha, I was right, and he was wrong! Should have ordered more than three pairs. He wears a size 10 1/2 shoe, and likes the xl better than the large size I bought to compare sizes. Men!!!