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All the features you expect from our Light Hiker collection, but now in 1/4 sock height. Modest enough for a Victorian aristocrat, and equally familiar with dominating vast stretches of land, these ankle-covering socks offer a smooth cuff, legendary fit, and lightweight functionality that truly endures. Cushion extending up the Achilles adds targeted comfort and enhances the durability we guarantee for life.

Named after a 70's band that used to travel and perform at lean-tos along the Appalachian Trail, the VanGrizzle is seasoned for sure. Actually, we just made that up, but what's pure fact is how a Merino Wool trail sock is at home in the elements - so you don't have to grin and bear them.

We took a post-worthy mountain view and put it on a Merino Wool hiking sock. This lightweight masterpiece has cushioning in all the right places and is knit for heavy mileage. We can't tell you where Sunset Ridge is located — that's inside beta for locals only — but feel free to try and find it. You've got an unconditional lifetime guarantee's worth of time to search.

Your friends won’t be able to tell if you have socks on, but your feet will. The No Show Light Hiker is the perfect match for a trail running sneaker, with 24-hr Merino Wool moisture-wicking comfort throughout and breathable mesh over the top of the foot. Silky soft to touch, tough as nails in all elements – just only where you want it.

From the Pacific Crest Trail to the AT, this Midweight Boot sock continues to make a name for itself. Where “must pack” durability meets undeniable comfort, this Merino Wool Hiker with Full Cushion effortlessly absorbs the rigors of the trail with terry loops from cuff to toe.

Flying-saucer-worthy style comes easy in the Close Encounters hiking sock. So do massive peak bids, thanks to the smooth 1x1 ribbed cuff, performance fit, and climate-regulating merino wool for comfortable and dry trekking. We can't guarantee you'll have a supernature experience on the trail, but if you do, feel free to tell bigfoot we're still working on those custom XXXXXL sizes.

This is the only bear your feet will want to encounter when you’re exploring the great outdoors. A lightly cushioned hiking sock with all the anti-funk qualities of Merino Wool, the Bear Town gives you freedom and flex to hike your way out of any unexpected encounter on the trail.

If you redesign one of the most popular socks in the line you better come correct. Increased breathability with mesh panels on top of the foot, a new smooth ribbing upper that stays put forever, and extended cushion over the Achilles - just a few heavy additions to one of the lightest hike socks out there.

If the supernatural wore socks, surely this bundle would be abducted first. Comfortable, soft, and moisture-wicking, these Merino knits might not trigger a response from the Men in Black, but they will protect your feet with durability that transcends time and space.

Tried and true, our Quarter hikers are built tough, so you don’t have to worry about the terrain. Reinforced with durability in the heel and up the Achilles, these low riders go the extra mile to keep you climbing higher, and higher.

The perfect sock set for hikers who want options to go high or low, but not too low. The 1403 and 1466 are Midweight Merino Wool, which means they keep your feet dry, temperature-regulated, and smelling fresh on the trails and around the campfire. Comfortable, durable, and Guaranteed for Life; these trail legends are fail-proof.

It’s the sock that put us on the map for a reason. Five pairs. One legend. You can’t just buy one, so we made it easier. From above tree line to under your sleeping bag, this Midweight Hiker is five times as tough. Guaranteed for Life.

The only thing deeper than the woods in Vermont will be your sock drawer. And when the road turns to dirt, this bundle ensures your feet stay ready for every mile (and rigorous stream crossing) to come. 

A new addition to the Light Hiker collection is the 1/4 Sock. Modest enough for a Victorian aristocrat, and equally familiar with expansive views, these ankle-covering socks offer a smooth cuff, comfortable fit, and lightweight functionality that truly endures. Cushion extending up the Achilles adds targeted comfort and enhances the durability we guarantee for life.

Backpack space comes at a premium, but you won’t have to sacrifice premium comfort with our women’s quarter hiking socks. Redesigned with athlete and customer input, we upgraded these Merino Wool shorties for the best fit, flex and feel. So, whether you’re staring at mile 1 or mile 2661.4, the targeted Achilles cushion, reinforced forefoot and single-ply cuffs in these best women’s hiking socks won’t even bat an eye.

From pines to alpine, the Treeline micro crew is a trail staple hike sock designed to pound out elevation and distance. Cushy Merino Wool construction absorbs impact and minimizes moisture so the only thing between you and the summit is rugged determination, not rugged terrain.

This Micro Crew has earned a hallowed place in the hearts of many a through-hiker who demand more from a sock. Comfort, durability and fit that never rests.

From the AT to the Pacific Crest Trail, our "1466" Hiker raised the bar on what the ultimate hiking sock needs to deliver. Each year we hear from countless thru-hikers that this rugged sock is the only option that truly takes on the rigors of the trail. Discover the trail legend for yourself.

Honestly, when the Men’s Health 2021 Outdoor Awards tagged our Number 2 sock as their Best Hiking Sock, we were moved. Personally, we think it’s the No. 1 sock when nature calls. Look closely at this hike sock and you’ll see what we mean. Either way, a blown-out seam should be the least of your worries. That’s why the Number 2 is also No. 1 when it comes to long-lasting toughness and active comfort as well.

We’ve evolved the look but kept the same soul. We donate 5% of sales to help support the Appalachian Trail Conservancy's outdoor education programs and maintenance of America's first national scenic trail. Now that feels darn good.