DISAPPOINTED...

By Jonathan Ranked #5 - Lightweight Hiking Socks December 9, 2011

I had high hopes for this sock after reading the reviews and upon receipt and initial wear, found them very comfortable. However, after wearing them during a two day backpacking trip (swapping them out with Lorpen's Tri-Layer Light Hiker for comparison)and washing them on gentle cycle when I got home, they piled considerably even despite line drying them. I'm a huge fan of anything merino (odor reduction, versatility in different climates), they were great for hiking, didn't bunch up at the toes, and provided cushion in all the right places...BUT, piling after one wash?! If you're willing to use an alternate material than merino, the Lorpen Tri-Layers that I bought along with this set were fantastic.

View Details: Icebreaker Hike Lite Crew Sock - Men's

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