Hiking & Backpacking

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.

Our Classic Hike Full Cushion Crew socks focus on comfort and durability, so you can go farther on every hike. Responsibly sourced, ZQ-certified Merino wool keeps things soft, while recycled nylon keeps it all sustainable. And full cushioning on the entire sock adds the warmth and protection you need for any trail. Stay comfortable out there with our updated women's Classic Hike socks.

Our Classic Hike Full Cushion Crew socks focus on comfort and durability, so you can go farther on every hike. Responsibly sourced, ZQ-certified Merino wool keeps things soft, while recycled nylon keeps it all sustainable. And full cushioning on the entire sock adds the warmth and protection you need for any trail. Stay comfortable out there with our updated women's Classic Hike socks.

Over 25 years ago, Smartwool 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. That upgrade starts with recycled nylon—adding more sustainability to they're 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 their Merino sheep. This is a women's cozy, capable classic that is never going out of style.

Over 25 years ago, Smartwool 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. 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.

The Classic Hike Zero Cushion Liner Crew hearkens back to our original construction but adds in recycled nylon for strength and durability while reducing environmental impact. This liner has an elasticized arch brace so your foot will enjoy a secure fit, and it will give you a flat knit toe seam for additional comfort. When you’re ready for your next hike, be sure to grab a pair of these responsibly sourced Merino wool socks to make the most of each mile on the trail.

Offering all the benefits of responsibly sourced Merino wool (temperature regulation, odor resistance, moisture management), Smartwool's Women’s Hike Light Cushion Icy Range Print Crew Socks also bring the comfort and durability: They’ve got a performance-oriented fit, added breathability, light cushioning right where you need it, and a Virtually Seamless™ toe. And it’s all wrapped up in a unique Kate Zessel design you might almost want to frame—although, for safety, they recommend you leave the frame at home.

The cushioning on the entire Performance Hike Full Cushion Crew sock provides added protection and warmth for those chillier hikes. This year’s sock offers Indestructawool™ technology with extended durability zones for a stronger, longer-lasting sock. Add in the smoothed-out toe seams that enhance in-shoe fit and comfort, and you know your trek will be more enjoyable than ever. So get out and get moving on those trails!

Perfect fit. Powerful durability. That's what you get when you put on Smartwool's responsibly sourced Merino wool women's Hike Light socks. Formerly known as PhD® Outdoor, these socks feature the top sock innovations and women's-specific fit,. Updated mesh zones, and increased durability, they'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. The addition of recycled nylon makes for a more sustainable sock construction.

Perfect fit. Powerful durability. That's what you get when you put on Smartwool's responsibly sourced Merino wool women's Hike Light socks. Formerly known as PhD® Outdoor, these socks feature the top sock innovations and women's-specific fit,. Updated mesh zones, and increased durability, they'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. The addition of recycled nylon makes for a more sustainable sock construction.

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.

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.

Find your comfort zone on every hike with our Women's Hike Light Cushion Low ankle socks. Formerly known as PhD® Outdoor socks, these improved hiking socks are packed with all our tried-and-true sock innovations, like our Indestructawool™ technology for enhanced durability, our 4 Degree™ Elite Fit System and women's-specific fit, and our Virtually Seamless™ toe for even more comfort. We've extended durability zones and updated mesh areas to help maximize breathability without sacrificing the perfect sock fit. And soft responsibly sourced, ZQ-certified Merino wool handles the rest—working hard when you do. With a low ankle height that pairs perfectly with your low-cut hiking shoes, it's easy to stay comfortable on even the longest, most advanced hikes.

Find your comfort zone on every hike with our Women's Hike Light Cushion Low ankle socks. Formerly known as PhD® Outdoor socks, these improved hiking socks are packed with all our tried-and-true sock innovations, like our Indestructawool™ technology for enhanced durability, our 4 Degree™ Elite Fit System and women's-specific fit, and our Virtually Seamless™ toe for even more comfort. We've extended durability zones and updated mesh areas to help maximize breathability without sacrificing the perfect sock fit. And soft responsibly sourced, ZQ-certified Merino wool handles the rest—working hard when you do. With a low ankle height that pairs perfectly with your low-cut hiking shoes, it's easy to stay comfortable on even the longest, most advanced hikes.

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!

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.

Hike farther in more comfort with our Hike Light Cushion Crew—formerly known as PhD® Outdoor. This hiking sock offers a women's-specific fit and debuts new enhanced features, like improved mesh zones, extended durability, and a more sustainable construction with the use of recycled nylon. And our tried-and-true sock technologies work as you do—helping to take care of your feet on any trail. A crew height helps add coverage and light cushioning on the entire bottom of the foot helps keep you comfortable when the ground isn't. Experience the power and natural performance of ZQ-certified Merino wool with these Smartwool® hiking socks.

Nothing says "go far. feel good.™" like Smartwool's updated Hike Light Mid Crew socks (formerly known as PhD® Outdoor)—designed to help you hike how you like comfortably. They've reimagined the perfect Merino wool hiking sock by using recycled nylon for sustainable construction and improved durability and breathability zones for unwavering comfort. This hiking sock offers a women's-specific fit and features their Indestructawool™ technology for even more durability, 4 Degree™ Elite Fit System for a dialed, performance-oriented fit, and their Virtually Seamless™ toe for less pressure and more comfort. Light cushion on the bottom of the sock also helps add in-shoe/boot comfort on rough trails.

Nothing says "go far. feel good.™" like Smartwool's updated Hike Light Mid Crew socks (formerly known as PhD® Outdoor)—designed to help you hike how you like comfortably. They've reimagined the perfect Merino wool hiking sock by using recycled nylon for sustainable construction and improved durability and breathability zones for unwavering comfort. This hiking sock offers a women's-specific fit and features their Indestructawool™ technology for even more durability, 4 Degree™ Elite Fit System for a dialed, performance-oriented fit, and their Virtually Seamless™ toe for less pressure and more comfort. Light cushion on the bottom of the sock also helps add in-shoe/boot comfort on rough trails.

Smartwool's Hike Light Cushion Crew, formerly PhD® Outdoor, is designed to help take care of your feet and elevate every hike. They've updated their best hike socks to include more sustainable materials, improved durability and mesh zones, and an even more perfect fit. Their top sock technologies and women's-specific fit work together with responsibly sourced, ZQ-certified Merino wool to help you perform—naturally. Recycled nylon brings more sustainability to their sock construction, while light cushioning along the entire bottom of the foot paired with a crew height helps you get there on the most rugged trails and in any hiking shoe/boot. Bring more comfort on every hike with Smartwool.

Smartwool's Hike Light Cushion Crew, formerly PhD® Outdoor, is designed to help take care of your feet and elevate every hike. They've updated their best hike socks to include more sustainable materials, improved durability and mesh zones, and an even more perfect fit. The top sock technologies and women's-specific fit work together with responsibly sourced, ZQ-certified Merino wool to help you perform—naturally. Recycled nylon brings more sustainability to our sock construction, while light cushioning along the entire bottom of the foot paired with a crew height helps you get there on the most rugged trails and in any hiking shoe/boot. Bring more comfort on every hike with Smartwool.

Smartwool's Hike Light Cushion Crew, formerly PhD® Outdoor, is designed to help take care of your feet and elevate every hike. They've updated their best hike socks to include more sustainable materials, improved durability and mesh zones, and an even more perfect fit. Their top sock technologies and women's-specific fit work together with responsibly sourced, ZQ-certified Merino wool to help you perform—naturally. Recycled nylon brings more sustainability to their sock construction, while light cushioning along the entire bottom of the foot paired with a crew height helps you get there on the most rugged trails and in any hiking shoe/boot. Bring more comfort on every hike with Smartwool.

Hike how you like in our responsibly sourced ZQ-certified Merino wool Hike Light socks. Formerly known as PhD® Outdoor, these hiking socks are packed with all of our tried-and-true sock innovations, like our Indestructawool™ technology for enhanced durability, our 4 Degree™ Elite Fit System for a dialed-in, performance-oriented fit, and our Virtually Seamless™ toe for even more comfort. A women's-specific fit and light cushioning along the entire bottom of the foot helps you feel your best on every trail. We've extended durability zones and updates mesh areas to help maximize breathability without sacrificing the perfect sock fit in any hiking shoe or boot.

With a thin, lightweight construction that breathes efficiently and dries in a flash, the Hike Liner Crew is a ultralight yet durable sock perfect for weekend hikes and lightweight backpacking trips. This sock features a technical blend of soft merino wool, durable nylon and stretchy LYCRA® for the ultimate combination of performance. Support zones in the Achilles and instep add stability, a breathable zone over the forefoot controls moisture and reinforced wear areas improve strength and durability.

Hail our thinnest waterproof sock! Featuring biodegradable modal and bamboo rayon yarns, the DexShell Ultra Thin socks give excellent comfort with a supple feel and provide breathability in the warmer climates. Protect yourself from that summer rain!

100% Waterproof, this unisex sock with a midweight terry footbed and ankle is ideal for outdoor activities where an equal balance of warmth and breathability is 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. Due to their length, in extended wet weather, it can prove difficult to prevent water ingress, if your after walking in the rain try our boot or knee length styles.

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

No excuse socks that are always ready to go. Luxurious 85% Merino meets fine, made in Italy tailoring, and a reassuringly tall 7" cuff height. The Ashlu Merino Wool Socks combine rich, 85% Merino fabric with thoughtful tailoring for refreshing longevity. Topped with a 7" cuff height, the socks wick fast and feel exceptionally comfortable throughout week-long trips and done-in-a-day adventures alike.