Hiking Socks
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- REI Co-opMerino Wool Lightweight Hiking Crew Socks$18.95
- Darn ToughHiker Micro Crew Cushion Socks - Men'sTop Rated$26.00
- Darn ToughHiker Micro Crew Cushion Socks - Women'sTop Rated$26.00
- REI Co-opFlash COOLMAX EcoMade Lightweight Crew SocksTop Rated$12.93 - $18.95
- Darn ToughHiker Boot Sock Cushion Socks - Men'sTop Rated$28.00
- Darn ToughLight Hiker Micro Crew Socks - Men'sTop Rated$25.00
- Darn ToughCritter Club Lightweight Micro Crew Socks - Women'sTop Rated$25.00
- Darn ToughBear Town Micro Crew Socks - Women'sTop Rated$25.00
- Darn ToughLight Hiker Quarter Lightweight Hiking Socks - Women'sTop Rated$22.00
- SmartwoolPerformance Hike Targeted Cushion Ankle Socks - Women'sTop Rated$21.00
- SmartwoolPerformance Hike Full Cushion Crew Socks - Men'sTop Rated$27.00
- REI Co-opFlash Merino Wool Lightweight Crew SocksTop Rated$13.93 - $19.95
- SmartwoolPerformance Hike Light Cushion Crew Socks - Men'sTop Rated$25.00
- SmartwoolPerformance Hike Targeted Cushion Mid Crew Socks - Women's$23.00
- SmartwoolPerformance Hike Targeted Cushion Ankle Socks - Men'sTop Rated$21.00
- SmartwoolHike Light Cushion Zig Zag Valley Mid Crew Socks - Women'sTop Rated$16.73Save 30%compared to  $24.00REI OUTLET
- SmartwoolHike Light Cushion Ankle Socks - Men'sTop Rated$16.73Save 23%compared to  $22.00REI OUTLET
- InjinjiLiner Crew SocksTop Rated$12.00
- REI Co-opCOOLMAX EcoMade Lightweight Hiking Crew Socks$17.95
- Darn ToughLight Hiker Micro Crew Socks - Women'sTop Rated$25.00
- REI Co-opCOOLMAX EcoMade Lightweight Hiking Quarter Socks$15.95
- Darn ToughClose Encounters Micro Crew Midweight Hiking Socks - Men'sTop Rated$26.00
- Darn ToughHiker Boot Full-Cushion Socks - Men'sTop Rated$30.00
- ToughCutieEve Light Weight Hiker Horizon Quarter Socks - Women's$22.00
- SmartwoolPerformance Hike Targeted Cushion Mid Crew Socks - Men's$23.00
- Darn ToughLight Hiker Quarter Lightweight Hiking Socks - Men'sTop Rated$22.00
- REI Co-opFlash Merino Wool Lightweight Quarter SocksTop Rated$11.93 - $17.95
- Darn ToughLight Hiker No Show Lightweight Hiking Socks - Women'sTop Rated$20.00
- Darn ToughCOOLMAX Hiker Micro Crew Cushion Socks - Men'sTop Rated$25.00
- SmartwoolPerformance Hike Light Cushion Crew Socks - Women'sTop Rated$25.00
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Hiking Socks
Hiking Sock Height
Hiking socks generally come in four different heights: no-show, ankle, crew, and knee-high. The higher the cuffs are on your boots or shoes, the taller you want your socks to be so they can protect your skin from rubbing directly against your footwear.
Hiking Sock Cushioning
The thickness of a sock relates to how much cushioning it provides and how warm it will be. The right amount of cushioning for you depends on the types of trips you go on and the weather you expect. A bit of cushion can protect your feet during high-impact activities like running and backpacking, but thicker socks are warmer and can cause your feet to sweat. You may have to experiment to find the right balance of cushion-to-warmth that works for you. Having a variety of socks to choose from in your sock drawer is helpful.
Hiking Sock Fabric Type
Hiking socks are rarely made of a single type of fiber, and merino wool is typically the primary fiber used in any material blend. Wool fiber is excellent at regulating temperature and dries reasonably fast. Most hiking socks use a combination of wool and synthetic materials for better durability and faster drying.
Hiking Sock Fit
Getting the right size socks for your feet will help keep them comfortable on hiking trips. Too small and they can create pressure points and sock slippage; too big and they can have wrinkles that will rub. Because shoes and hiking boots are typically slightly bigger than your foot size to allow toes wiggle room, you should buy socks as close to your exact foot size as possible.