Hiking & Backpacking

For the vertically inclined, the Women's PhD® Pro Approach Crew combines carefully designed comfort with rugged purpose. Made with insights from iconic alpinist Conrad Anker, these hiking approach socks feature specified cushioning to help protect feet from footwear friction, our 4 Degree™ elite fit with flex zone, and body-mapped mesh to help make even the most ambitious approaches more manageable.

Over 25 years ago, we invented the original Merino wool performance sock—the Classic Hike. The Classic Hike remains mostly unchanged and certainly unmatched in comfort. But today, it’s getting upgraded. And that upgrade starts with recycled nylon—adding more sustainability to our favorite socks. They’re also made with responsibly sourced, ZQ-certified wool that was grown with a focus on ensuring environmental, social, and economic sustainability while also taking the best care of our Merino sheep. This is a women's cozy, capable classic that is never going out of style.

Over 25 years ago, we invented the original Merino wool performance sock—the Classic Hike. The Classic Hike remains mostly unchanged and certainly unmatched in comfort. But today, it’s getting upgraded. And that upgrade starts with recycled nylon—adding more sustainability to our favorite socks. They’re also made with responsibly sourced, ZQ-certified wool that was grown with a focus on ensuring environmental, social, and economic sustainability while also taking the best care of our Merino sheep. This is a women's cozy, capable classic that is never going out of style.

Light, half-cushion is perfect for moderate hiking or aggressive walking. Designed for a woman's foot. Arch brace holds the sock in place and adds additional support. Flat-knit toe seam keeps you comfortable throughout the day.

This ultra-light, non-cushioned sock provides a close, lightweight fit that acts as your second skin to minimize friction and blisters. The flat knit toe seam guarantees comfort.

The Women's Hike Medium Crew keeps feet dry and happy for miles of switchbacks, scrambles, and climbs. Merino helps move moisture and regulate body temperature, while medium cushioning gives tired feet extra padding. An arch support and flat-knit toe seams add extra comfort.

Perfect fit. Powerful durability. That's what you get when you put on our responsibly sourced Merino wool women's Hike Light socks. Formerly known as PhD® Outdoor, these socks feature our top sock innovations and women's-specific fit, updated mesh zones, and increased durability, we've upgraded these hike socks to help you push any summit or enjoy any trail in absolute comfort. Light cushioning along the entire bottom of the foot offers a snug fit in your favorite low-cut hiking shoes. And the addition of recycled nylon makes for a more sustainable sock construction.

Our new and improved Hike Light socks, formerly PhD® Outdoor, offer a women's-specific fit and bring you enhanced features to maximize comfort and help you hit the trail 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 and minimize pressure without sacrificing the perfect sock fit. Add these features to a light-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.

Perform with the power and comfort of ZQ-certified Merino wool in our Hike Light Cushion Crew socks—formerly known as PhD® Outdoor. We've updated our best women's hiking socks to include more sustainable materials with the addition of recycled nylon, improved durability and mesh zones, and an even more perfect fit. But, don't worry. Our fan-favorite sock technologies aren't going anywhere—offering you all-day comfort and natural performance in a women's-specific fit. A crew height helps add coverage on the trails and light cushioning along the entire bottom of the foot helps keep you comfortable when the ground isn't. Take care of your feet with our best-fitting, best-feeling hiking socks.

For dependably comfortable, reliably durable women’s wool hiking socks, these are just the thing. Constructed from a blend of soft, responsibly sourced Merino wool and recycled nylon for sustainability, this sock will wow you with its features and charm you with its saucy style. Its numerous stay-put and perfect-fit attributes will have you practically skipping along every trail. Hike on!

Our new and improved Hike Light socks, formerly PhD® Outdoor, 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.

Experience durability at its peak with the PhD® Outdoor Light Crew. Featuring Indestructawool™ technology, a patent-pending wool-based durability construction, these socks are ready for any adventure on your list. Plus, with redesigned mesh zones, a Virtually Seamless® toe and the 4 Degree® elite fit system, these socks have comfort covered. The women's-specific fit provides an overall slimmer fit and narrower heel.

Ultralight merino-blend hiking socks for warm-weather comfort on the trails, the Hike Cool-Lite™ 3/4 Crew are soft, durable and breathable.

Lightweight, durable and odor-resistant trail socks designed for maximum comfort and premium fit, our Hike Light Crew socks are ideal for day hiking and warmer conditions.

Lightweight, durable and odor-resistant trail socks designed for maximum comfort and premium fit, our Hike+ Light Crew socks are ideal for day hiking and warmer conditions.

Lightweight, durable and odor-resistant trail socks designed for maximum comfort and premium fit, our Hike+ Light Crew socks are ideal for day hiking and warmer conditions.

Lightweight, durable and odor-resistant trail socks designed for maximum comfort and premium fit, our Hike+ Light Mini socks are ideal for light hikes and day-long adventures.

Lightweight, durable and odor-resistant trail socks designed for maximum comfort and premium fit, our Hike+ Medium Crew socks are ideal for long hikes and multi-day backpacking.

Lightweight, durable and odor-resistant trail socks designed for maximum comfort and premium fit, our Hike+ Medium Crew socks are ideal for long hikes and multi-day backpacking.

Lightweight, durable and odor-resistant trail socks designed for maximum comfort and premium fit, our Hike+ Medium Crew socks are ideal for long hikes and multi-day backpacking.

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.

100% Waterproof with an un-cushioned fine knit merino inner, designed to fit just a few cm’s above the ankle bone. This close fitting sock is ideal for activities where maximum breathability and minimal insulation are desired. Comprising 3 layers the lightweight ankle StormSock features a thin un-cushioned lining that wicks moisture away from your feet.… Primarily knit from Merino Wool, known for its anti-bacterial, anti-odour and moisture management properties, the sock will keep your feet warm, dry and comfortable. The outer layer sock, made from nylon, protects the Hydrotech waterproof breathable membrane against abrasion from the boot. Lycra knit through every course gives the sock Bridgedale’s performance fit and together with the flat toe seam and elastic arch support ensure the sock remains in place and doesn’t cause any hotspots. The stretch PU membrane and clever matrix lamination process that bonds the three layers of Bridgedale’s Stormsock together ensure they have class leading stretch built right in, wear after wear. Designed to fit just a few cm’s above the ankle bone these socks feel light and unrestrictive and prevent heat building up in the lower legs, perfect for trail running or walking on wet ground sodden ground in dryer weather conditions. SPECIFICATIONS Outer : 95% Nylon, 5% Elastane Inner : 45% Merino, 45% Polyester, 7.5% Nylon, 2.5% Elastane

100% Waterproof boot length sock with an un-cushioned fine knit merino inner. This close-fitting sock is ideal for activities where maximum breathability and minimal insulation are desired. Comprising 3 layers the lightweight boot length StormSock features a thin un-cushioned lining that wicks moisture away from your feet.… Primarily knit from Merino Wool, known for its anti-bacterial, anti-odour and moisture management properties, the sock will keep your feet warm, dry and comfortable. The outer layer sock, made from nylon, protects the Hydrotech waterproof breathable membrane against abrasion from the boot. Lycra knit through every course gives the sock Bridgedale’s performance fit and together with the flat toe seam and elastic arch support ensure the sock remains in place and doesn’t cause any hotspots. The stretch PU membrane and clever matrix lamination process that bonds the three layers of Bridgedale’s Stormsock together ensure they have class leading stretch built right in, wear after wear. Bridgedale’s best-selling length, our boot length comfortably sits above the ankle cuff of standard walking boots. Covering the leg up to the mid-calf our boot length can be easily be protected from water ingress with waterproof trousers or gaiters. SPECIFICATIONS: Outer : 95% Nylon, 5% Elastane Inner : 45% Merino, 45% Polyester, 7.5% Nylon, 2.5% Elastane