Comparing Hiking Socks
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Price | Check Price at Backcountry Compare at 3 sellers | $16.90 at Backcountry Compare at 3 sellers | Check Price at Backcountry Compare at 4 sellers | $25 List $25.00 at Amazon | $23 List $22.95 at REI |
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Pros | Durable, comfortable, wide temperature regulation, versatile, fitted | Comfortable, plush, high wool content, built for freezing temps | Highly breathable, comfortable, well-fitted, no itch, excellent wicking power, quick to dry, great cushion | Lightweight, breathable, superior cushion | High wool count, durable, compression fitting |
Cons | Not ideal for hot temperatures | Slow to dry, too warm for summer hiking | Slippery fabric, shorter length, not super warm | Cushion on instep may cause rubbing on the top of foot | Not super breathable, toe stitch can be felt when wearing |
Bottom Line | An all-time favorite meant for long days on the trail in cooler seasons | This is a plush mountaineering sock built to keep your feet warm and dry in the coldest conditions | This lightweight sock is comfortable, breathable and will keep your feet happy in the heat whether you're under the desert sun or tromping through the tropics | A lightweight, breathable hiking sock with a midweight cushion and some interesting design features | These are a great cold weather hiking sock that will endure the miles and still offer warmth in your sleeping bag each night |
Rating Categories | Darn Tough Hiker Fu... | Smartwool Classic M... | Darn Tough Light Hi... | Farm to Feet Damasc... | REI Co-op Merino Wo... |
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Specs | Darn Tough Hiker Fu... | Smartwool Classic M... | Darn Tough Light Hi... | Farm to Feet Damasc... | REI Co-op Merino Wo... |
Material | 66% Merino wool, 32% nylon, 2% Lycra spandex | 74% Merino wool, 17% recycled nylon, 8% nylon, 1% elastane | 54% nylon, 43% Merino wool, 3% Lycra spandex | 52% Merino wool, 44% nylon, 4% Lycra spandex | 79% RWS Merino wool, 20% nylon, 1% Lycra spandex |
Sock Thickness | Midweight | Heavyweight | Lightweight | Lightweight | Heavyweight |
Tested Length | High calf | Upper calf | Lower calf | Mid-calf | Mid-calf |
Time to Dry | 180 min | 200 min | 100 min | 120 min | 200 min |
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