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Rucking Socks

Blister prevention, mile after mile.

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Socks

Merino and synthetic socks that manage moisture and rubbing.

13 products

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Darn Tough Light Hiker Micro Crew socks

Darn Tough / Rucking Socks

Darn Tough Light Hiker Micro Crew

Merino Wool · Lifetime

$25-509.0/10
Darn Tough Hiker Boot Full Cushion Sock

Darn Tough / Rucking Socks

Hiker Boot Full Cushion Sock

66% Merino, 32% Nylon, 2% Lycra · Midweight / Full Cushion

$25-508.5/10
Injinji Unisex Trail Midweight Crew Xtralife

Injinji / Rucking Socks

Unisex Trail Midweight Crew Xtralife

60% Merino, 38% Nylon, 2% Lycra · Medium / Midweight

Under $258.4/10
Smartwool Hike Full Cushion Crew sock

Smartwool / Rucking Socks

Hike Full Cushion Crew

65-66% Merino, 33-34% Nylon, 1% Elastane · Full Cushion

Under $258.3/10
Swiftwick ASPIRE Crew Cycling Socks

Swiftwick / Performance Socks

ASPIRE Crew Cycling Socks

Firm compression fit (brand terminology) · Nylon/spandex blend

Under $258.2/10
Swiftwick Pursuit Seven Crew front view

Swiftwick / Rucking Socks

Pursuit Seven Crew

60% Merino, 38% Nylon, 2% Spandex · Medium

Under $258.1/10
Feetures Elite Max Cushion Mini Crew front view

Feetures / Rucking Socks

Elite Max Cushion Mini Crew

61% Merino blend (with iWick polyester) · Max

Under $258.0/10
Farm to Feet Damascus Lightweight Merino Wool Crew product photo 1

Farm to Feet / Merino Wool Socks

Damascus Lightweight Merino Wool Crew

Merino wool blend · Made in USA

$25-507.9/10
Injinji Trail Midweight Mini-Crew toe socks in Granite

Injinji / socks

Trail Midweight Mini-Crew

Mini-Crew · Individual toe sleeves

Under $257.5/10
GORUCK Merino Challenge Socks product photo 1

GORUCK / Merino Wool Socks

Merino Challenge Socks

Merino Wool Blend · Crew Height

Under $257.4/10
Injinji Liner Crew thin toe socks in gray

Injinji / Rucking Socks

Liner Crew Toesocks

Entry-point to toe socks. Thin enough to layer under any hiking sock at a low price. The first Injinji to try.

Under $25Listed, not yet rated
Injinji Trail Midweight Crew toe socks in granite

Injinji / Rucking Socks

Trail Midweight Crew Toesocks

Taller crew height than the Mini-Crew - better debris exclusion for boot wearers. The pick for ruckers in boots.

Under $25Listed, not yet rated
Smartwool Women's Performance Hike Light Cushion Crew socks

Smartwool / Rucking Socks

Women's Performance Hike Light Cushion Crew Socks

Successor to the PhD Outdoor Light Crew (PhD branding retired). Merino blend with light cushioning at heel and forefoot. Sits below mid-calf under most boots.

$25-50Listed, not yet rated