Smartwool
Azure Horizon Knee-High Ski Socks Contains 59% Merino Wool
Azure Horizon Knee-High Ski Socks are Smartwool knee-high ski socks knit in a blend containing 59% merino wool and recycled nylon, designed for skiing and cold-weather use. They feature strategic padding at the toes, heels, and shins; Indestructawool durability technology; the 4 Degree Elite Fit System with stretch and mesh zones; targeted ventilation zones; and Virtually Seamless toe construction with a flat knit toe seam. The socks have a blue mountain-landscape jacquard pattern with black reinforced heel and toe areas, a black cuff band, and small orange branding details, and are made in the U.S.
- Color
- Azure Horizon
- Material
- Contains 59% Merino Wool; merino wool and recycled nylon blend
- Style
- performance, technical, sporty
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing Accessories
Color
Specifications
Knee-high merino wool ski socks built with performance fit, targeted cushioning and ventilation for cold-weather sport.
Strategically padded toes, heels and shins; merino wool and recycled nylon blend; Indestructawool™ durability; 4 Degree™ Elite Fit System; strategic stretch and mesh zones; targeted ventilation; Virtually Seamless™ toe with flat knit seam.
- Color
- Azure Horizon · blue
- Material
- Contains 59% Merino Wool; merino wool and recycled nylon blend
- Secondary
- recycled-nylon
- Style
- performance, technical, sporty
- Occasion
- sports-event
- Gender
- male
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing Accessories
Additional Attributes
- knee-high ski sock silhouette
- strategically padded at toes, heels and shins
- merino wool and recycled nylon blend
- moisture-wicking knit
- odour-controlling properties
- Indestructawool™ durability technology
- 4 Degree™ Elite Fit System for performance fit
- strategic stretch and mesh zones
- breathability-promoting mesh zones
- blister protection
- targeted ventilation zones through the knit
- Virtually Seamless™ toe technology
- flat knit toe seam
- made in the U.S.
- contains 59% merino wool
Product Insights
Azure Horizon Knee-High Ski Socks Contains 59% Merino Wool 59% merino wool, 38% nylon, 2% spandex, 1% polyester Light Elite cushion: light padding on shin and underfoot Merino softness and Virtually Seamless toe reduce irritation Designed to outlast typical socks by seasons Wool can lose shape over time; elastane helps maintain fit
Verified claims
- materials
- 59% merino wool, 38% nylon, 2% spandex, 1% polyester
- sizing
- Available in MEDIUM and LARGE only
- fit
- Between sizes, choose smaller for performance fit or larger for comfort
- cushioning
- Light Elite cushion: light padding on shin and underfoot
- fit
- Knee-high over-the-calf coverage
- comfort
- Merino softness and Virtually Seamless toe reduce irritation
- moisture
- Merino wicks and buffers moisture, helping feet feel dry
- thermoregulation
- Merino regulates temperature and releases heat as it absorbs moisture
- odour
- Merino resists odour, allowing longer wear between washes
- durability
- Indestructawool reinforces high-wear zones without bulk
- durability
- Designed to outlast typical socks by seasons
- durability
- Wool can lose shape over time; elastane helps maintain fit
- care
- Machine wash gentle, tumble dry low; no bleach, iron, or dry clean
- construction
- 4 Degree Elite Fit System with strategic stretch, mesh and ventilation zones
- styling
- Blue mountain landscape jacquard with black heel/toe and orange accents
- use cases
- Best for skiing and snowboarding in close-fitting performance boots
- use
- Wear only one pair; layering socks can cause blisters and pinch points
- warranty
- Two-year satisfaction guarantee
- comparison
- Light Elite sits between Ultra Light and Medium in Smartwool's ski line
- manufacturing
- Made in the U.S.
Product record
- Title
- Azure Horizon Knee-High Ski Socks Contains 59% Merino Wool
- Brand
- Smartwool
- Price
- 40 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Image Analysis
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Product
A pair of knee-high knit socks laid flat, showing a multi-tone blue mountain landscape jacquard pattern, black reinforced heel and toe, a narrow black cuff band, and small orange branding elements near the cuff and on the toes.
- Overall shapeTwo knee-high socks shown flat and side-by-side with a straight leg and a rounded toe; socks appear aligned so toes point down and cuffs are at top.
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.02 · w 0.90 · h 0.96 (high) - Upper cuffNarrow black band finishing the top edge of each sock; cuff area transitions from black into a dark blue gradient below.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.02 · w 0.32 · h 0.06 (high) - Knit patternAll-over jacquard mountain landscape pattern composed of multiple blue tones and teal accent lines that wrap from leg down to foot.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.12 · w 0.82 · h 0.66 (high) - Reinforced heelSolid black reinforced heel patch with a curved seam shape where it meets the patterned foot.
1 region
x 0.04 · y 0.70 · w 0.28 · h 0.22 (high) - Reinforced toeSolid black toe caps covering the front of both socks; toes are uniformly black and contrast with the patterned upper foot.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.78 · w 0.44 · h 0.18 (high) - Small orange cuff motifSmall orange stitched motif located near the outer side of the left sock cuff; appears as a small pictogram or logo.
1 region
x 0.11 · y 0.06 · w 0.06 · h 0.05 (high) - Orange toe text“Short orange text printed or stitched on the top of each toe; characters are small and partly cropped by toe curvature and are only partially legible at this resolution.”Partial
1 region
x 0.58 · y 0.82 · w 0.16 · h 0.07 (medium) - Knit textureVisible fine knit texture across the socks consistent with a wool blend fabric; stitches and jogs of the jacquard pattern are visible at this resolution.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.20 · w 0.75 · h 0.60 (high)
Other
Product shot on a neutral light gray background, photographed flat with soft even lighting and minimal shadow; image shows full socks with small shadow below toes.
- BackgroundUniform light gray backdrop occupying the full frame around the socks.
- Lighting and shadowSoft, even studio lighting with a faint soft shadow cast below and to the right of the toes.
- Shot compositionVertical product-framing with socks centered and slightly angled so the left sock sits visually above the right sock.
Colors
mixed blues (azure to navy)· main pattern bluesteal· teal accent linesblack· heel and toe#0E0E0Eorange· small cuff logo and toe text- Overall shapeTwo knee-high socks shown flat and side-by-side with a straight leg and a rounded toe; socks appear aligned so toes point down and cuffs are at top.