
Smartwool
Hike Classic Edition Full Cushion Crew Socks - Unisex

Smartwool
Hike Classic Edition Full Cushion Crew Socks - Unisex

Darn Tough
Light Hiker Cushion Quarter Socks - Men's

Darn Tough
Hiker Midweight with Cushion Micro Crew Socks - Unisex

Darn Tough
Hiker Cushion Micro Crew Socks - Women's

Smartwool
Hike Full Cushion Crew Socks - Unisex

icebreaker
Hike+ Ultralight Quarter Socks - Men's

Smartwool
Hike Classic Edition Full Cushion Crew Socks - Women's

Darn Tough
Heady Stripe Lightweight Cushion Micro Crew Socks - Men's

Bridgedale
Ultralight Merino Liner Socks - Men's

Smartwool
Hike Light Cushion Retro Floral Mid Crew Socks - Women's

Smartwool
Hike Light Cushion Crew Socks - Children to Youths

Smartwool
Hike Light Cushion Mountain Moon Crew Socks - Women's

Smartwool
Hike Full Cushion Crew Socks - Children to Youths

LORPEN
Wool Hike 2 Pack Crew Socks - Unisex

Smartwool
Hike Targeted Cushion Mountain Lake Print Crew Socks - Women's

Darn Tough
Mountaineering Over-The-Calf Socks - Women's

Smartwool
Hike Light Cushion Low Ankle Socks - Women's

Darn Tough
Treeline Cushion Micro Crew Socks - Women's

Fjallraven
Wool Sock - Unisex

Darn Tough
Number 2 Midweight Cushion Micro Crew Socks - Unisex

Smartwool
Hike Light Striped Cushion Crew Socks - Children to Youths

Darn Tough
Run Ultra Light No Cushion Quarter Socks - Unisex

Injinji
Trail Midweight Crew Coolmax Socks - Unisex

Darn Tough
Light Hiker Cushion No Show Socks - Unisex

Smartwool
Hike Targeted Cushion Ankle Socks - Women's

Smartwool
Hike Light Cushion Zig Zag Valley Mid Crew Socks - Women's

Darn Tough
Midweight Hiker Boot Socks - Women's

Darn Tough
Sunset Ridge Lightweight Cushion Micro Crew Socks - Unisex

Darn Tough
Mellow Mushrooms Lightweight Micro Crew Socks - Women's

Darn Tough
Animal Haus Lightweight Crew Socks - Unisex

Darn Tough
Light Hiker Light Cushion Micro Crew Socks - Women's

Smartwool
Performance Light Cushion Margarita Crew Socks - Women's

Darn Tough
Light Hiker Cushion Quarter Sock - Women's

Darn Tough
Blossom Light Crew Socks - Women's

Bridgedale
Hike Midweight Merino Performance Boot Socks - Women's

Darn Tough
Hiker Cushion Quarter Socks - Unisex

Darn Tough
Vert Ultra-Lightweight Cushion Micro Crew Socks - Unisex

Smartwool
Hike Light Cushion Ankle Socks - Unisex

Bridgedale
Trail Run Ultralight Zero Merino Sport Boot Socks - Women's

icebreaker
Hike+ Light Mini Socks - Women's

icebreaker
Hike+ Ultralight Quarter Socks - Women's

Smartwool
Hike Light Cushion Pattern Ankle Socks - Unisex

Smartwool
Hike Targeted Cushion Ankle Socks - Unisex

Smartwool
Hike Light Cushion Ankle Socks - Women's

Bridgedale
Trail Run Ultralight T2 Merino Sport 3/4 Crew Socks - Men's

Smartwool
Hike Classic Edition Light Cushion 2nd Cut Ankle Socks - Unisex

Smartwool
Hike Classic Edition Zero Cushion Liner Crew Socks - Unisex

Smartwool
Performance Light Cushion Striped Mid Crew Socks - Unisex

LORPEN
Pro Run Crew Socks - Unisex

Outway
Bearpacking Crew Sock - Unisex

Darn Tough
Wool'd Wool'd West Lightweight Crew Socks - Unisex

LORPEN
Merino Hike Light Crew Socks - Women's
You’ve picked up the perfect pair of hiking boots or hiking shoes, now what? The right pair of hiking socks elevates your hiking experience and boosts your comfort on the trail. To find the ideal pair to match your brand-new boots or well-loved hiking shoes, consider fabric type, cushion and height.
Backpacking through mountains in freezing temps? A pair of Merino wool blend backpacking socks with full cushion fits the occasion. If a day trip to hike sunny trails on even terrain is more your thing, a pair of light cushion Merino or synthetic blend day hiking socks is the way to go.
When choosing cushion and fabric type, consider what you experience most on a hike – think warmth and comfort, breathability and the amount of impact. Higher-impact activities like backpacking will need more cushion, while a light cushion works for a light hike.
Choosing a wool blend or synthetic blend is up to your preference but there are some key differences. Wool blends are typically a bit comfier and more breathable, but a synthetic blend will be lighter and dry faster.
Before you head out to the trail, browse Merino blend socks from brands like Smartwool and Darn Tough, and synthetic blends from brands like Wrightsock to find the pair that checks off every box.