The Smartwool Hike Light Cushion Ankle is the brand's most-recommended unisex hiking sock — same Indestructawool durability and ZQ-certified merino wool construction as the women's specific versions, in a unisex sizing for the standard-fit hiking sock rotation.
Perfect fit. Powerful durability. That's what you get when you put on our Hike Light socks—formerly known as PhD® Outdoor. Featuring our top sock technologies, dialed-in fit systems, updated mesh zones, and extended durability zones, we've upgraded these hiking socks to help you push any summit or enjoy any trail in absolute comfort. Light cushioning on the entire bottom of the foot to bring more comfort to your favorite low-cut hiking shoes. And the addition of recycled nylon makes for a more sustainable sock construction. Go farther in ZQ-certified Merino wool hike socks.
Features:
- Sock Height: Ankle
- Sock Cushion: Light Cushion
- Indestructawool™ technology with extended durability zones
- 4 Degree™ elite fit system for a dialed-in, performance-oriented fit
- Additional body-mapped mesh zones for added breathability
- Virtually Seamless™ toe for enhanced comfort
- Comfort welt with 'stay put' fit
- Height 3.25"
- Knit in USA of Imported Yarn: 56% Merino Wool, 11% Nylon, 31% Recycled Nylon, 2% Elastane *Specific percentage of recycled nylon will vary as we transition to 100% recycled nylon in future seasons.
Right pick for customers building a hiking-sock rotation around durable, performance-tested pieces. ZQ-certified merino wool handles temperature regulation and odor resistance through multi-day backcountry use better than synthetics can. Indestructawool reinforcement in the wear zones means these last seasons rather than weeks. The low ankle height pairs cleanly with trail runners and low-cut hiking shoes — meaningful for the casual-hiker rotation that most weekend hikers actually wear. A useful foundation piece for customers building a hiking-sock rotation around durable, performance-tested merino construction. A useful foundation hiking-sock piece for weekend rotation use. Reliable foundation hiking-sock investment.
