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Comparing Ski Socks

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Awards Editors' Choice Award Top Pick Award Top Pick Award   
Price $19.56 at Evo$20.25 at Backcountry$54.95 at Evo$55 List
$54.95 at Amazon		$27.95 at Evo
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Pros Breathable, strategic cushioning, fitSnug fit, wicks moisture, quick-drying, great for tight-fitting bootsCompression benefits, well padded, well made, excellent quality of fitMoisture management is top-notch, excellent fit and build quality, compression benefits, smell resistanceVery breathable, durable, best warranty
Cons A bit spendyWarmth out of a boot is lowChallenging to get on, expensiveSeam on big toe is noticeable, expensive, challenging to get onTight fit in the toebox for those with wider forefeet
Bottom Line A lightweight sock with strategic areas of cushion to increase comfort and improve the fit of moderately packed-out bootsA minimalist and highly breathable sock that offers an incredible and comfortable fit best suited for new performance-fit boots that haven't been packed out yetA high quality sock that manages moisture, resists bunching, and provides a hard-to-beat fitA great lightweight compression sock that wicks moisture and provides an incredible fit when wet or dryA tight-fitting zero cushion sock that is designed to last and backed by the company with a lifetime warranty
Rating Categories Smartwool Targeted... Smartwool Ski Zero... Dissent GFX Compres... CEP Merino Tall Com... Darn Tough Pennant...
Comfort and Construction (25%)
9.0
9.0
9.0
8.0
7.0
Warmth (25%)
7.0
6.0
6.0
7.0
6.0
Breathability (25%)
9.0
9.0
8.0
8.0
9.0
Fit (15%)
9.0
9.0
10.0
8.0
8.0
Durability (10%)
8.0
8.0
8.0
8.0
10.0
Specs Smartwool Targeted... Smartwool Ski Zero... Dissent GFX Compres... CEP Merino Tall Com... Darn Tough Pennant...
Material 59% Merino wool, 38% nylon, 3% elastane 55% Merino wool, 41% nylon, 4% elastane 65% polyamide, 25% lycra, 10% Merino wool 67% polyamid, 23% Merino wool, 10% spandex 60% nylon 35% Merino wool 5% lycra spandex
Level of Cushioning Lightweight Ultralightweight Lightweight Lightweight Ultralightweight
Weight 2.5 oz 2.1 oz 2.7 oz 2.5 oz 2.3 oz
Left/Right specific? No No Yes Yes No
Overall Height 14 in 14 in 15 in 16 in 14 in
Padded Area Toe, heel, shin Zero cushion Toe box, toe joints, arch, heel, achilles, shin Heel, arch, toe, shin, achilles Zero cushion