Smartwool Light Hiker Sock

Pros: Quick drying, Built for hiking, Comfortable, Keep feet warm or cool
Cons: Pricey

I’m not generally the kind of person who feels that I need to have specialized socks for when I’m going hiking. For years, regular socks have served me well and in colder weather, slightly heavier wool socks worked for me. However being ...

Pros: Work great while they last.
Cons: There is better made socks out there than these.

Need some socks for light duty while you are on your feet then these are a good yet average in performance in the wool socks category. Experience After about four or five years these socks have finally started to ...

Pros: Decent moisture-wicking properties, reasonably durable, machine-washable, good comfort when they don't move.
Cons: Expensive, very poor bulk-to-warmth ratio, less durable than competition, poor fit over liners.

Introduction I was an undergraduate when SmartWool first emerged on the outdoor scene. As an earth science major, I spent a lot of time in the field and needed good backcountry gear that would keep me warm and dry. Everyone at REI raved about ...

Pros: Comfort, Comfort, Comfort!
Cons: Expensive

I have been using smartwool for less than one year. In the mid 1990s I left a good climbing, cold, back country skiing, out door type environment. Shortly after that, smartwool products came out, and it took until recently for me to find out about them ...

Pros: The socks are comfortable while keeping my feet cool and dry.
Cons: The price.

I am currently using these sock in Iraq were the temperature can reach up to 120 deg. Over the years I have learned that you must take care of your feet. I have tried many different types of boot socks but these are the best. My feet stay cool and dry compared to other socks I have worn. Also there are times where I must wear the same pair of socks for multiple days and these socks do a great job of not bunching up.