Smart Wool Men's Hike Lite Cushion Ankle Hiking Socks

I absolutely love these socks. They are very comfortable and have a great feel! Perfect size as well.

Color is perfect wit light tan shorts. feel great!

My child loves these! He will only wear Smartwool socks since they prevent sweaty and smelly feet!

Smartwool Hike Ankle Socks are my go to sock. The light cushion provides perfect cushioning and comfort. The fit is superior for my foot compared to other merino ankle sock varieties. I use them for trail running, 1/2 marathon, and everyday use. My favorite socks for all uses, everyday!

I've been buying Smart Wool socks for a long time now. I've bought run socks, hike socks, liner socks, & regular day-to-day socks. I've found that I prefer the fit & height of the hike ankle most of the time. They keep dropping the amount of actual wool in the hike ankle socks. They do still have a decent amount of wool, but somewhere around half, rather than the 80% or something they started with. (It also varies a bit depending on the particular sock. ) They have also decreased the amount of padding in the hike ankle socks that I like. The light cushioned aren't too bad, though they do have less than they used to, but there are some socks with the same name that have light cushion & some that have only partial, & the ones with partial may as well have zero. Because the names are the same, I bought some thinking I was getting the same socks, only to find that they were pretty awful for what I need. (If you don't want any cushion, then you'd probably like them, though. ) Thankfully, Smart Wool did make good on their guarantee & refunded me for them. And, I was able to find these with the light cushion. Again, they do not have as much cushion as they used to, & I wish they had a little more, but they are decent. Yes, they do make socks with a significant amount of cushion, but only the really heavy & taller socks. I live in Florida, so I don't want those, except for the rare chilly "winter" we get a few weeks of the year. And, those socks are still good for that. I bought some this past winter & they were still good socks. (They are the hike crew & I'd guess some of the other types with heavier cushion would be similar, as to amount of cushion, warmth, & durability. ) All that said, they are still the best merino-based wool socks I have found, & they are not insanely expensive, like some others, though they certainly are not cheap. And, they do still last quite awhile, especially given that they are literally the only socks I wear. (& I almost always have socks on. ) Also, I used to live in Illinois, & back then I also bought several of the heavier socks & those were very warm, especially if used along with the liner socks, & they lasted a long time. They also had a lot of cushion. Also, the fit of the hike ankle socks is good. They are comfortable; not scratchy, not too tight & not too lose, & they stay in place. To me, the run socks are too tight, but to others, they may be what you want. The colors are fun, though I do wish they had more neutral socks, to choose from, too. But, I do like the socks I have found. And, they are machine washable, which is great. And, I also really appreciate their sock recycling program. It's nice to know that they do that, rather than let the material wind up as waste. So after that rambling review, I will say that overall I am still happy with Smart Wool, & I think that most people should be able to find a sock that they like from their vast variety. I'd still recommend them after many, many years of purchasing them.

I know have a pair for every day. running, hiking, living, & working in them. They are form fitting and great at wicking sweat even in hot temps. I love them! -Would recommend!

Love Your socks! So comfy! Well made! Very durable! And last!