Smartwool
Striped Hiking Sock
The Smartwool Striped Hiking Sock is a crew-length merino wool and recycled nylon hiking sock with padding under the foot for trail use. It uses Indestructawool technology, 4 Degree Elite Fit construction, Shred Shield toe reinforcement, and a Virtually Seamless toe; the knit is moisture-wicking and odor-controlling with blister protection. Made in the U.S., it has a multicolored striped leg, ribbed cuff, and darker reinforced heel and toe, and is rated 4.4/5 from 10 reviews.
- Material
- merino wool and recycled nylon blend
- Style
- performance, technical, sporty, activewear
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing Accessories
Specifications
Striped hiking sock made from a merino wool and recycled nylon blend with performance cushioning and durability technologies.
Padded underfoot; moisture-wicking and odor-controlling merino wool/recycled nylon blend; blister protection; Indestructawool durability; 4 Degree Elite Fit; Shred Shield toe wear reduction; Virtually Seamless toe; made in the U.S.
- Material
- merino wool and recycled nylon blend
- Secondary
- recycled-nylon
- Style
- performance, technical, sporty, activewear
- Occasion
- hiking
- Gender
- male
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing Accessories
Additional Attributes
- striped design
- padded underfoot for hiking comfort
- merino wool and recycled nylon blend
- moisture-wicking fabric
- odour-control properties
- blister protection
- Indestructawool technology for extra durability
- 4 Degree Elite Fit construction for performance-driven adjustment
- Shred Shield technology that reduces wear at the toes
- Virtually Seamless toe for enhanced comfort
- made in the U.S.
- Smartwool at I.FIV5
Product Insights
57% responsible merino wool, 40% nylon, 3% spandex M = men's 6–8.5, L = men's 9–11.5, XL = men's 12–14.5 Targeted padding under the foot, at the ball and heel, with no achilles padding Warm all day without feeling thick or cramped in regular shoes A buyer reported a Large that fit like a children's sock Machine wash gentle warm or cool, tumble dry low, no bleach, iron or dry cleaning
Verified claims
- material
- 57% responsible merino wool, 40% nylon, 3% spandex
- height
- Crew height, rising to mid-calf
- cushioning
- Targeted padding under the foot, at the ball and heel, with no achilles padding
- fit
- 4 Degree Elite Fit holds the sock in place without bunching or sagging
- sizing
- M = men's 6–8.5, L = men's 9–11.5, XL = men's 12–14.5
- sizing risk
- A buyer reported a Large that fit like a children's sock
- warmth and bulk
- Warm all day without feeling thick or cramped in regular shoes
- styling
- Striped design works with jeans and brown pants, not just trail gear
- durability reputation
- Reviewers cite Smartwool quality that holds up over repeated wear
- toe durability
- Shred Shield reinforces the toe, a high-wear friction zone
- yarn construction
- Indestructawool yarn blends merino, nylon and elastic for toughness with softness
- toe comfort
- Virtually Seamless toe reduces friction that causes hot spots and blisters
- moisture and odour
- Merino regulates temperature, absorbs moisture and resists odour
- care
- Machine wash gentle warm or cool, tumble dry low, no bleach, iron or dry cleaning
- origin
- Made in the U.S. from certified responsible wool
- availability across variants
- All six size and colour combinations are in stock at the same $31
- knit detail
- Ribbed cuff, denser heel and toe, ribbed arch band, narrow multicolour stripes
- gender
- Listed as a men's sock, with unisex size mapping
Product record
- Title
- Striped Hiking Sock
- Brand
- Smartwool
- Price
- 31 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
- Rating
- 4.4 stars, 10 reviews
Buying Guide
1 comparison · 9 sourcesUses
Padded socks for hiking days on the trail
These Smartwool hiking socks are made for time on the trail. The merino wool and recycled nylon blend is designed to wick moisture and control odour, and the sock is padded under the foot with blister protection—per the brand—for comfort on long hikes.[1]
Casual Everyday Wear
These striped socks pair well with casual outfits such as jeans and brown pants, providing enough warmth for everyday wear in cold weather. They offer comfortable, all-day warmth without excessive thickness, ensuring feet stay warm without feeling cramped when worn in regular shoes.[1]
Product comparison
Compared within this brand.
| Striped Hiking Sock: Choose this if you want a crew-length hiking sock with padding under the foot, blister protection, and a merino wool and recycled nylon blend that wicks moisture and controls odour, with Indestructawool durability and a virtually seamless toe. Reviewers report it stays warm and comfortable in regular shoes without excessive thickness, and its striped design pairs well with jeans or brown pants for everyday cold-weather wear. One buyer found sizing runs small—especially the wide option, which fit more like a child's sock—so wide-foot or larger-calf buyers should size up substantially or avoid the wide option.[1,2] | Brown Bear Hiking Socks: Choose this if you want men's mid-calf hiking socks with padding under the foot, a merino wool and nylon blend (44% merino wool, 53% nylon, 3% elastane) that the retailer says wicks moisture and controls odour, and blister protection. The 4 Degree Elite Fit System adds strategic stretch and mesh zones meant to promote breathability, plus a Virtually Seamless toe for comfort, while Indestructawool and Shred Shield technologies target durability, including reduced wear at the toes. Note that Smartwool socks are priced at a premium, and one durability analysis holds that this only makes financial sense if you wear the socks past roughly the 500-mile mark.[3,4,5,6] | Striped Merino Wool Socks: Choose this if you want everyday crew socks that pair a striped, multicolor look with merino wool comfort: the fine-knit merino wool blend wicks moisture and offers temperature-regulating and anti-odour properties, with elastic edging and a reinforced heel area. They come in Medium (shoe sizes 6 to 8.5) and Large (shoe sizes 9 to 11.5) in Patterned Ecru. Note that the Simons listing states a 50% merino wool, 47% nylon, 3% spandex blend, while Smartwool's own product page lists 62% merino wool, 36% nylon and 2% elastane, so verify the composition if the exact wool content matters to you.[7,8,9] |
Image Analysis
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Product
A pair of crew-length knit hiking socks laid flat and overlapped; multicolored horizontal stripe pattern on the leg and instep, with darker reinforced heel and toe and ribbed cuff at the top.
- Overall layoutTwo socks laid flat, one slightly overlapping the other along the foot and lower leg, both shown from the outer/side face.
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.04 · w 0.90 · h 0.92 (high) - Cuff constructionTop cuff is ribbed knit with a solid warm brown color and a folded appearance from ribbing tension.
2 regions
x 0.18 · y 0.02 · w 0.44 · h 0.16 (high); x 0.55 · y 0.02 · w 0.28 · h 0.16 (high) - Striped leg patternLeg and upper foot show many narrow horizontal stripes and small knit pattern bands in brown, black, mustard, cream and light gray, with alternating rib and textured knit rows.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.16 · w 0.76 · h 0.40 (high) - Heel reinforcementHeel area is a darker solid charcoal gray with a visibly denser knit than the surrounding sock.
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.56 · w 0.30 · h 0.23 (high) - Toe reinforcementToe caps are the same dark charcoal gray as the heel and appear reinforced with a tight knit.
2 regions
x 0.53 · y 0.78 · w 0.34 · h 0.18 (high); x 0.22 · y 0.78 · w 0.24 · h 0.16 (high) - Instep/midfoot knitMidfoot and arch areas show a lighter heathered gray knit with horizontal contrast stripes near the toe and a ribbed arch band.
1 region
x 0.26 · y 0.54 · w 0.56 · h 0.42 (high) - Small stitched accentSmall yellow stitched accent/thread is visible near the outer cuff of one sock.
1 region
x 0.15 · y 0.18 · w 0.04 · h 0.05 (medium) - Fine knit textureOverall fabric shows clear knitted yarn texture with visible stitch rows and alternating rib and plain-knit bands.
Other
Product is photographed flat on a light neutral background with soft even lighting and a slight shadow beneath the socks; image is a top-down studio-style shot.
- Background and stagingLight neutral gray background with no props; socks centered and filling most of the frame.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - Lighting and shadowSoft even studio lighting with faint soft shadows below the socks, no harsh highlights.
- Shot compositionTop-down product-only frame with both full sock lengths visible and slight overlap producing a layered look.
Colors
warm medium brown· top cuffmustard gold· horizontal stripe accentsblack· horizontal stripe accentslight heather gray· leg and instep backgrounddark charcoal· heel and toebright yellow· small stitched accent- Overall layoutTwo socks laid flat, one slightly overlapping the other along the foot and lower leg, both shown from the outer/side face.
Variants
6 SKUs| SKU | Title | Price | Avail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4621535 | Striped Hiking Sock - Light Grey - Medium | CA$31.00 | Yes |
| 4621536 | Striped Hiking Sock - Light Grey - Large | CA$31.00 | Yes |
| 4621537 | Striped Hiking Sock - Light Grey - X-Large | CA$31.00 | Yes |
| 4621538 | Striped Hiking Sock - Indigo/dark Blue - Medium | CA$31.00 | Yes |
| 4621539 | Striped Hiking Sock - Indigo/dark Blue - Large | CA$31.00 | Yes |
| 4621540 | Striped Hiking Sock - Indigo/dark Blue - X-Large | CA$31.00 | Yes |
Documents & Data
Customer Reviews
10 total10 reviews · out of 5
Merci. Bons achats.
Merci. Bons achats.
Very comfy
Tried a couple of times; best comfortable socks for sure!
Socks
Going to try out this weekend
Beaucoup trop petit
J’ai commandé une paire de bas de large et elle ne fait pas à mon mari, pire encore elle ne me fait pas. On dirait des bas pour enfants.
Un pur confort en douceur
Très chaud et confortable toute la journée sans être trop épais pour ne pas se sentir à l’étroit dans nos chaussures !
Vive les chaussettes Smartwool!
10/10 pour le design, la chaleur et le confort!
Le résistance
Le résistance
Belle couleur
Les bas sont parfaits. Je les adore car ils s’agencent parfaitement avec des jeans, des pantalons bruns et ils sont chauds. Je remarque que le pied est très légèrement plus épais. Ce sont des bas pour toutes occasions que je recommande vivement!
Great coloured stripey sock
And Smartwool quality
Très bonne qualité et durable
Très bonne qualité et durable on aime cela