Women Smartwool Womens Hike Light Cushion Mid Crew Socks

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UOG TOP PICK—Smartwool Hike Light Cushion Mid Crew Socks are made with merino wool, recycled nylon, and elastane, providing breathability, moisture management, and stretch. The merino wool cushion underfoot offers impact protection and comfort. These socks are one of our Top Picks for continued trail comfort.

Smartwool says: 

Our Women’s Hike Light Cushion Mid Crew Socks offer a women’s-specific fit and bring you enhanced features to maximize comfort and help you get after it at the highest level. We’ve extended the durability zones to make them cover even more of the sock–offering the same comfort with even more strength. And updated mesh zones help improve breathability without sacrificing the perfect sock fit. Less pressure. More performance. Add these features to a lightly cushioned sock that already provides the highest degree of comfort, fit, and durability, and it’s never been easier to go far and feel good.

Our Verdict

The Hike Light Cushion Mid Crew Socks are excellent for hiking and outdoor adventures. Made with a blend of responsibly sourced merino wool, recycled nylon, and a touch of elastane, they provide outstanding breathability, moisture management, and stretch.

A generous merino wool cushion underfoot provides impact protection and premium next-to-skin comfort. The virtually seamless toe box eliminates hot spots and blisters. Additional venting mesh zones allow airflow to prevent overheating. These socks have become my go-to socks for hiking. Soft and incredibly comfortable to wear, they provide not only protection but also moisture-wicking 

The key to their performance is Smartwool’s Indestructawool technology, which reinforces high-wear areas for enhanced durability on the trail. The 4 Degree Elite fit system locks the socks without bunching or slipping.

– Reviewed by Ultralight Outdoor Gear

Please note that for hygiene reasons this product is non-returnable unless faulty.

Features

• Indestructawool™ technology with extended durability zones
• 4 Degree™ elite fit system for a dialed-in, performance-oriented fit
• Additional body-mapped mesh zones for added breathability
• Virtually Seamless™ toe for enhanced comfort
• Comfort welt with ‘stay put’ fit
• Super Breathable – Hard-working ventilation lets you play harder and go farther
• Recycled Materials – Power you pursuits while keeping your footprint light
• Made With Natural Merino – Manages sweat, Stink, and body temperature
• Virtually Seamless Toe – Smoothed out toe seams for ultimate in- shoe fit and comfort
• Light Cushion – Designed with less bulk all while providing protevtion from blisters and discomfort
• Indestructawool Technology – Construction method for exceptional durabilitly and comfort
• Women’s specific fit – Narrower heel and slimmer fit
• Mesh Venting – Placed to increase breathability and comfort
• 4 Degree Elite Fit System – For a dialed, performance-oriented fit with flex zone at ankle joint

Specifications

• Small pair (UK 2-4.5) weighs: 50g
• Medium pair (UK 5-7.5) weighs: 66g
• 56% Merino Wool, 6% Nylon, 35% Recycled Nylon, 3% Elastane

Material & Construction

• 56% Merino Wool, 6% Nylon, 35% Recycled Nylon, 3% Elastane

Help & advice:

• Recycled Content in Outdoor Gear
• The Benefits of Merino Wool
• Ethical Wool