SmartWool PhD Ski Medium Sock

This sock here is an all out answer to winter happiness and joy... all in all a pleasant experience givin the prowess of this garment...

It seems like, in my experience anyway, smartwool can do no wrong. These are padded where they should be and not padded where they shouldn't be. My feet stay warm and toasty but never get sweaty. Comfortable feet are worth the extra few dollars.

Great sock for everyday skiing. Good padding to help fight the fight against shin bang, and warm enough for pretty much everyday of the season. Wick sweat efficiently.

By far my favorite socks. Comfortable inside the boot, comfortable outside the boot. Soft and layered in the proper areas. I have not had an issue with them sliding down either. I could lounge around in these all day.

These socks have always kept my feet comfortable. Great ski socks.

These socks are great. Light enough for warm days yest heavy enough for when the sun goes away and the temperatures begin to drop. I especially like the added padding in the shin area of the sock. It really does make a difference. Smartwool socks are far superior and are definitely my go to brand for all technical socks.

Without a doubt Smartwool PHD's are the best socks you can buy for skiing. The socks are actually pretty amazing for anything be it hiking or lounging in a chilly house.
PHD's win with a perfect fit, just the right amount of cushion, no smell, warmth, and most importantly they STAY PUT!

I love these socks because you put em on and never have to worry about pulling them up or cutting off your circulation. buy a few and it will be money well spent.

This does the trick. Smartwool consistently slays it with simple products that feel and fit great. The medium weight strikes a great balance between warmth and overheating.

Grab them while you can!

Kept my feet warm & dry for 7 hours. Not bad. ;)

Smartwool never lets me down when it comes to ski socks.
They hug your foot well and give your arch just enough support. "High Density Impact Zones" provide extra padding in your heel and toes for more durability and protection, and the soles and shins have some extra cushioning too.

I wouldn't use these particular ones for the coldest days on the hill, they're only medium weight, so I wouldn't suggest taking them past single digits.

The wool in the socks helps keep your feet smelling fresh so you can kick back with your feet on the dash after that long day of riding and your buddies won't yell at you. They'll also be BREATHABLE. Your feet won't sweat, which means that your toes will stay warm.
Smartwool does no wrong, and has always been my first choice in socks.

I like these socks for the fact that they are very warm but I find them itchy although after walking around for awhile I barely notice, I still moved on to X-socks Carving Ultralights when I need the support anx warmth and Eurosocks when I'm kickin' it and want something uber comfortable.

This sock is great, good moisture wicking, good padding, keeps me warm.... For skiing this sock is all I need. One quick grievance, If I'm not wearing ski boots these tend to bunch up a little more easily than my pair of Darn Toughs, other than that this sock is perfect.

While these are great for skiing they're also equally good for hiking, climbing and just everyday use. I find myself wearing them all the time. My feet are sensitive to over-heating but these mid-weights with the variable padding are just right for me and keep my feet and lower legs warm in just the right places without over-heating my feet.

Bought these to add to my wool arsenal.

Very comfortable; extra padding in the shin/front ankle area.

The problem is that the heel wore out after one season!

A good sock overall. They certainly do the job and are one of the better ski socks I've worn though not quite the best. They will keep your feet warm and dry though which is the important part.

These socks are great, i have 5 pairs to my name. Padding where you need it, less padding where you don't. Keeps your feet nice and warm, but also keeps sweat levels to a minimum. Buy this sock!

I have several pairs of these and they are all I ski in. It doesn't matter whether its -30 or +40, these socks keep my feet comfortable. They fit pretty true to size. You definitely don't want to go too small. Constricted feet=cold feet. The extra layers of wool in the important areas of the sock really work to minimize ware on your shins and feet. Great sock.

I have two pair of these and love them. My feet are much more comfortable after a long day in the ski boots. They're even great for BC skiing and skinning. They pad all the right places and aren't too bulky, but are still nice and warm. Combine them with sock liners and my feet are in heaven. Can't recommend enough.

They have also proven to be durable over the past couple seasons. I turn them inside out and avoid putting them in the dryer when I can. I have put them in the quite a few times and they were still just fine, but I avoid it just to be safe.

I have size 12/eur 46-47 feet and the XL was just perfect.

Warm & breathable, what more could you ask for?

These ski socks fit excellently! They stretch but hold their shape, the reinforced areas support the foot and add padding underneath and on the shin. I don't even use them to ski, but instead for winter hiking and biking. Being Smartwool there is no worry of scratchy knit bothering you during your activities and they are good for more than one wear between washes.

Recommended!

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Only good things to say. The material is perfect, warm and cozy. Not to hot.

The pattern of extra cushion and air flow could not be better. Before these socks I would come home and my shins would hurt. With the extra padding for the downhill skier, I no longer have a problem. I have washed them about 6 times and notice very little wear and tear. You do have to be careful with them around Velcro material, as the grabby velcrow will slowing make them fuzzy and pull the fibers out.

I own 3 pair, just so I can wear them around the house sometimes too.

Picked up a pair in Lime. The warmth and thickness are medium -- the comfort and style are HIGH. I wear size 14 or 15 shoes and the PhD size XL stretches to fit perfectly (even after washing multiple times).

Highly recommend!

I've been skiing for 20 years so I've been through a lot of socks. These are the best yet, great fit (I'm a size 10 and I went for size M), great at wicking (despite the fact that I sweat a lot) and didn't get stinky. I'll be getting more for next season.

These socks hold their shape well and stay up around your calf. I can hardly tell the toe seam is there. The heel fits nicely, too. Nice warm, wool socks, that wick very well. Just enough padding in the shin area. These are my favorite ski socks. I have a few pairs of PhD midweight socks, and they're always my first picks after laundry day.

Well it was my first time skiing and this definitely kept my feet nice and warm. I was looking for a sock that protected my legs from touching ski rental boots. I have chunky legs and these kept up the whole time. I never had to adjust them. I loved these and would recommend them to anyone.

Can't go wrong with Smartwool. Nice medium wt, tall sock for high-top work boots. By my scale they may be a little closer to 'thin' but not so much I'd complain, I still love em..

A great ski sock for an already packed out boot. Great wool to keep your feet breathing and to keep the sweat wicked away from your skin. The extra layer of wool on the shin and other key places provides just enough padding for your dogs to stay comfy all day

You simply can't go wrong with the SmartWool PHD ski socks. I've probably got about 10 pairs of ski socks total from all different brands, a few are as good as the PHDs, most aren't, but none are better. I've got both the medium and the light-weight. My feet typically stay pretty warm and get sweaty no matter what. So I only wear the medium-weight on the coldest of days. The moisture wicking is a huge deal for me and these puppies perform wonderfully. Also, the strategically-placed extra padding and stretchy pieces are a real asset and do a great job of keeping the sock in place.

I liked them so much that I bought my girlfriend a couple pairs of the women's version and bought PHD hiking and dress socks for myself.

You could probably save a few bucks with something else, but may not be as happy. Just buy these and forget about it!

These socks kept me feet toasty and warm all day skiing. Great tight fit and great padding and cushioning. A must have..

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Got this pair on SAC for $12, and they do a darn good job keeping them tootsies warm drudging around in the snow. I'd have to say I was a bit disappointed in them skiing, as my feet did get cold. After religiously wearing these guys all winter, they have started to show some wear; the toes and ball of the foot are pretty worn, but they are still wearable. Just picked up another pair, so obviously I think they're a great buy.

Socks were great. Felt good. Warm.

I have these and the PhD snowboard socks (which aren't sold here). I am a snowboarder, but both work great. Very soft, comfortable, and wicks moisture extremely well. I have 19" calves and these come all the way over them and stay put while maintaining comfort. These are way better than the Burton socks I had before.

I LOVE these socks. It feels like I am walking on pillows! They also give great support to my entire foot and even up to my ankle. I wear them out on the mountain or just to keep warm. Great buy!!!

excellent socks.! very warm and keeps their shape after multiple washings. will buy several more.

I've never paid $20 for a pair of socks before, but I never knew what I was missing. These bad boys keep my feet warm all day without any problems. Like the title says, super warm and comfy! Try 'em out, you won't be disappointed.

For the first time ever, I didn't take my boots off during my mid-day hot chocolate break to let the toes warm up and decompress. i have to give a lot of the credit to the padding being in just the right places in these socks. One thing that caught me by surprise but which worked out ok for me was how high these socks came up toward the knee. I'm 6' tall and these came up to my knee and if really test the limits I could get them up above the knee. That's my only caution with these socks. And you won't beat the backcountry.com sale price that's going on now!

The older SmartWool's from previous season, I loved them, but my husband especially loved them and he wears them everyday since he's a physician and is standing in the operating room 12-18 hours daily. I recently ordered more and received the new SmartWool's and he is even happier with the extra padding and support in the newer style. I would have to give the newer ones 5 STARS. Also our kids who are very active skiing, hiking, etc. love them as well. I only order SmartWools for skiing, hiking and working!

Smartwool socks are the absolute best for keeping your feet warm and dry during all days sessions at the resort or in the backcountry. I have always worn Smartwool midweight socks with the extra padding in the shin and heel.....and I hopefully will never have to change. These are best....totally recommend them.

the socks could be a tad thicker. there really high on the legs not a fan of that. but not too bad

SmartWool is the GOAT (greatest of all time), figuratively and literally. If you haven't worn them you don't get it. But once you do you will never wear cotton again. Throw these on under your boots and that's it, that's all you need for any weather.

Love these babies. BUY 'EM NOW.

The best ski socks I've ever worn...comfy and warm. A bit thicker (which I love) but you may want to opt for a thinner sock if thats your thing-

Socks fit true to size. Great for spring skiing.

great socks, I can tell a difference between these and cheaper wool socks. I'm going to ding em one star cuz their a little thin IMO.

Just awesome socks in general, they let your feet breathe so they don't get all funky. They are warm and soft and fit a ski boot really well.

I would recommend this sock to others, I think SmartWool makes quality products.

fit true to size, 8-8.5 and a medium fits great, super warm and comfortable. the wool on wool makes the sock super comfy without being to bulkly.

I love these socks! Super warm and wicks sweat well. I've bought several pairs.

This was a nice sock that fit my foot well but my ski boot has such a tight fit the midweight was too thick and my boot didn't work right.