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Darn Tough / Rucking Socks
Darn Tough Light Hiker Micro Crew
Merino Wool · Lifetime
$25-50Editorial rating9.0/10
Rucking Socks
Blister prevention, mile after mile.
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Merino and synthetic socks that manage moisture and rubbing.
13 products
Darn Tough / Rucking Socks
Hiker Boot Full Cushion Sock
66% Merino, 32% Nylon, 2% Lycra · Midweight / Full Cushion
$25-50Editorial rating8.5/10
Injinji / Rucking Socks
Unisex Trail Midweight Crew Xtralife
58% Nylon, 39% COOLMAX EcoMade Polyester, 3% Lycra · Medium / Midweight
Under $25Editorial rating8.4/10
Smartwool / Rucking Socks
Hike Full Cushion Crew
65-66% Merino, 33-34% Nylon, 1% Elastane · Full Cushion
Under $25Editorial rating8.3/10
Swiftwick / Performance Socks
ASPIRE Crew Cycling Socks
Firm compression fit (brand terminology) · Nylon/spandex blend
Under $25Editorial rating8.2/10
Swiftwick / Rucking Socks
Pursuit Seven Crew
60% Merino, 38% Nylon, 2% Spandex · Medium
Under $25Editorial rating8.1/10
Feetures / Rucking Socks
Elite Max Cushion Mini Crew
61% Merino blend (with iWick polyester) · Max
Under $25Editorial rating8.0/10
Farm to Feet / Merino Wool Socks
Damascus Lightweight Merino Wool Crew
Merino wool blend · Made in USA
$25-50Editorial rating7.9/10
Injinji / socks
Trail Midweight Mini-Crew
Mini-Crew · Individual toe sleeves
Under $25Editorial rating7.5/10
GORUCK / Merino Wool Socks
Merino Challenge Socks
Merino Wool Blend · Crew Height
Under $25Editorial rating7.4/10
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 $25Catalog listing
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 $25Catalog listing
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.
$25-50Catalog listing
