Smartwool Hike Targeted Cushion Striped Crew Socks

Built for long Southern trail days, the Hike Targeted Cushion Striped Crew is our go-to sock for hikers who want cushion without the swelter. Targeted padding under the heel and forefoot protects where boots hit hardest, while the merino blend manages sweat in humid miles. Targeted cushioning under the heel and forefoot protects the high-impact zones without adding bulk everywhere else Merino wool blend wicks sweat, regulates temperature, and resists odor through humid summer miles and multi-day trips Snug, stay-put fit limits slipping and bunching, a major cause of hot spots and blisters on long descents Crew height covers the boot collar to block rubbing and keeps brush and debris off your ankles Striped pattern in Winter Moss, Ash, and Deep Navy, in sizes M, L, and XL (availability varies by color)