The Smartwool Hike Crew Light Cushion is the crew-height version of the brand's most-recommended women's hiking sock — same ZQ-certified merino wool construction, Indestructawool durability, 4 Degree Elite Fit, and Virtually Seamless toe as the low-ankle version, with a 7" crew height that adds coverage for high-cut hiking boots.
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.
Features
- Height: Crew
- 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
- Women's specific fit
- Height 7"
- Made 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.
Where the crew height earns its choice over the ankle version: prevents debris ingress on dusty trails, adds cushioning at the calf for boot-top contact zones, and pairs cleanly with mid-cut and high-cut hiking shoes where ankle-height socks would slip below the boot collar. ZQ-certified merino wool handles the temperature regulation and odor resistance that synthetics can't match. Made in USA of imported yarn. Right pick for customers building a hiking sock rotation around taller boots or who simply prefer more leg coverage on the trail.
