Smartwool
Mountains And Flowers Unpadded Knee-High Ski Socks
The Smartwool Mountains And Flowers Unpadded Knee-High Ski Socks are unpadded, unfitted knee-high socks designed to create a breathable barrier between the foot and boot during skiing. They are knit from a merino wool and recycled nylon blend that wicks moisture and controls odour, with targeted ventilation zones, Indestructawool technology for durability, and the 4 Degree Elite Fit System for a performance fit with strategic stretch and mesh zones. Construction includes a Virtually Seamless toe with a flat knit toe seam, a wider welt for secure fit and comfort, and a mountain-and-flower jacquard pattern with contrast heel and toe; the socks are made in the U.S.
- Material
- Merino wool and recycled nylon blend
- Style
- performance, technical, sporty
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Underwear & Socks > Socks
Color
Specifications
Smartwool knee-high ski socks with an unpadded, breathable merino wool blend designed for comfortable performance inside ski boots.
Unpadded, unfitted design; merino wool and recycled nylon blend; moisture-wicking and odor-controlling; targeted ventilation zones; Indestructawool™ durability; 4 Degree™ Elite Fit System; Virtually Seamless™ toe; wider welt.
- Material
- Merino wool and recycled nylon blend
- Secondary
- recycled-nylon
- Style
- performance, technical, sporty
- Occasion
- sports-event, vacation
- Gender
- female
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Underwear & Socks > Socks
Additional Attributes
- unpadded, unfitted knee-high ski sock style
- takes up little space in ski boots
- breathable barrier between foot and boot
- merino wool and recycled nylon blend
- moisture-wicking knit
- odour-controlling properties
- targeted ventilation zones through the knit
- Indestructawool™ technology for extra durability
- 4 Degree™ Elite Fit System for performance fit
- strategic stretch and mesh zones promote breathability
- helps protect against blisters
- Virtually Seamless™ toe technology
- flat knit toe seam
- wider welt for secure fit and comfort
- made in the U.S.
Product Insights
55% merino wool, 29% recycled nylon, 12% nylon, 3% elastane, 1% other fibers. Unpadded Zero Cushion knit takes up little space and is designed not to change boot fit. Merino wool helps control odor by binding odor molecules, so the socks stay fresher across long or repeated wear. Indestructawool reinforcement is knit into high-impact zones—heel, toe and ball of foot—rather than applied as a coating. Merino resists odor for days but dries more slowly than synthetics; after heavy sweat or rain it can take hours.
Verified claims
- fit_sizing
- MEDIUM fits women's US 7–9.5; LARGE fits women's US 10–12.5
- variant_selection
- Size is the only meaningful choice: both variants are Patterned Crimson, 38 CAD and in stock.
- size_ceiling
- LARGE is the top of a two-size ladder, so buyers who need extra room cannot size up further.
- cushioning
- Unpadded Zero Cushion knit takes up little space and is designed not to change boot fit.
- suitable_use
- Best matched to newer, tighter boots; roomy boots or warmth-seeking skiers should consider a cushioned ski sock.
- materials
- 55% merino wool, 29% recycled nylon, 12% nylon, 3% elastane, 1% other fibers.
- odor_control
- Merino wool helps control odor by binding odor molecules, so the socks stay fresher across long or repeated wear.
- moisture_management
- Merino blend wicks moisture and buffers temperature, absorbing and releasing moisture without feeling damp.
- drying_behavior
- Merino resists odor for days but dries more slowly than synthetics; after heavy sweat or rain it can take hours.
- ventilation
- Targeted ventilation zones through the knit are designed to dump heat and extend comfort.
- durability
- Indestructawool reinforcement is knit into high-impact zones—heel, toe and ball of foot—rather than applied as a coating.
- fit_system
- 4 Degree Elite Fit System uses strategic stretch and mesh zones for a locked-in performance fit, less slippage and blister protection.
- toe_construction
- Virtually Seamless toe technology uses a flat-knit toe seam to reduce bulk and irritation.
- welt
- Wider welt helps the cuff sit securely and comfortably without the pressure points of a narrow welt.
- care
- Machine wash warm or cold on a gentle/delicate cycle, inside out; tumble dry low; do not bleach, iron or dry clean.
- fabric_softener
- Avoid fabric softener; it coats merino fibers and reduces moisture-wicking performance.
- wear_guidance
- Wear one thin sock pulled up past the top of the boot, with nothing else in the shell.
- styling
- Patterned Crimson colorway features a jacquard-style mountain and flower motif with contrast heel and toe.
- value
- At 38 CAD, it is a premium ski sock whose cost is tied to merino content, Indestructawool reinforcement and the 4 Degree fit system.
- temperature_range
- Merino gives a wider temperature range than cold-weather-only wool, staying comfortable in warmer conditions too.
Product record
- Title
- Mountains And Flowers Unpadded Knee-High Ski Socks
- Brand
- Smartwool
- Price
- 38 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
- Rating
- 5 stars, 2 reviews
Buying Guide
1 comparison · 5 sourcesUses
Ski-day socks that stay comfortable in the boot
The unpadded knee-high style creates a breathable barrier between your foot and your ski boot, and the wider welt sits above the boot collar without binding or pressing at the top of the calf. The merino wool blend wicks moisture and controls odour, which matters on long ski days when sweat sits in the boot.[1,2]
Product comparison
Compared within this brand.
| Mountains And Flowers Unpadded Knee-High Ski Socks: Choose this if you ski in knee-high socks but prefer an unpadded, unfitted style that takes up little boot space and creates a breathable barrier between foot and boot. The merino wool and recycled nylon blend wicks moisture and controls odor, while the 4 Degree Elite Fit System's wider ski-specific welt, strategic stretch and mesh zones aim for a secure fit without pressure points at the top of the calf. Note that there is no added cushioning, and Smartwool's care guidance says to avoid fabric softener, which coats Merino fibers and reduces wicking performance.[1,2] | Otter Hiking Socks: Choose these if you want a crew-length hiking sock with foot padding, a merino wool and recycled nylon blend that wicks moisture and controls odour, and durability features like Indestructawool™ technology in high-impact wear zones and Shred Shield™ to reduce toe wear. The 4 Degree Elite Fit System offers a performance fit with stretch and mesh zones for breathability, and the Virtually Seamless™ toe adds comfort with blister protection stated as a helping benefit. Blister prevention is phrased as an intended effect rather than a guaranteed outcome, and the listed variant is size medium in blue with an otter-motif design, so check that the pattern and sizing suit your needs.[3,4,5] |
Image Analysis
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Product
A pair of knee-high patterned socks laid flat and overlapping, showing a stylized mountain and flower landscape motif, contrast heel and toe, and small yellow brand markings near the cuff and toe.
- Overall shapeTwo knee-high socks shown flat and side-by-side with one sock slightly overlapping the other; both extend nearly full image height from cuff to toe.
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.02 · w 0.62 · h 0.96 (high) - Cuff constructionRibbed cuff band in a dark color with a small yellow stitched figure or icon at the outer top edge of the left sock.
2 regions
x 0.06 · y 0.02 · w 0.22 · h 0.10 (high); x 0.20 · y 0.03 · w 0.12 · h 0.09 (medium) - Landscape patternAn integrated jacquard-like pattern shows layered mountain shapes in darker outlines with fields of pink, purple and brown across the shin and calf area.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.14 · w 0.50 · h 0.48 (high) - Floral motifRed flowers with visible vertical teal/blue-green stems appear on the shin area of both socks, centered on the leg panel.
2 regions
x 0.22 · y 0.36 · w 0.18 · h 0.28 (high); x 0.34 · y 0.38 · w 0.18 · h 0.27 (medium) - Heel and toe contrastHeel and toe areas are knitted in a solid dark color contrasting with the patterned foot and leg panels.
2 regions
x 0.05 · y 0.68 · w 0.18 · h 0.24 (high); x 0.36 · y 0.80 · w 0.28 · h 0.18 (high) - Toe branding text“Small yellow text appears on the top of the toe area of the right sock.”
1 region
x 0.51 · y 0.85 · w 0.12 · h 0.08 (high) - Knit textureVisible fine knit texture across the entire sock surface with color changes produced by woven yarn rather than printed overlay.
Other
Product photographed on a neutral light gray background with soft shadows beneath the socks and even studio lighting; image is vertically oriented and evenly cropped around the socks.
- Background and surfaceFlat, uniform light gray background fills the frame and provides high contrast with the socks.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - Shadows and lightingSoft shadowing appears beneath the toe and heel areas indicating top-front studio lighting; no strong specular highlights.
1 region
x 0.04 · y 0.78 · w 0.60 · h 0.18 (high) - Shot compositionVertical centered composition with both socks fully visible and one sock slightly offset behind the other to show full pattern repeat.
Colors
charcoal black· cuff bandlavender· leg backgrounddusky pink· mountain shapeswarm brown· mid-leg bandsvivid red· flowersteal· flower stemsperiwinkle· foot backgroundblack· heel and toebright yellow· toe text/iconbright yellow· cuff icon- Overall shapeTwo knee-high socks shown flat and side-by-side with one sock slightly overlapping the other; both extend nearly full image height from cuff to toe.
Variants
2 SKUsDocuments & Data
Customer Reviews
2 total2 reviews · out of 5
Super cadeau
Super cadeau
Toasty
Purchased as a gift not yet delivered. If they are anything like a previous identical pair they'll be wonderfully warm.