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Go big on comfort with full cushion warmth that still breathes on the move. Indestructawool™ technology is designed to boost durability in all the right places, while the 4 Degree™ elite fit system wraps your foot in reliable support. And our Virtually Seamless™ toe helps reduce friction—making these socks perfect for skiers who want a plush, boot-friendly feel all day.
Full Cushion — Plush Warmth With Breathability
Go big on comfort with full cushion warmth that still breathes on the move. Full cushion places Merino-lofted knit padding across the entire foot — underfoot, around the ankle, up the shin, over the toe box — the maximum cushion level Smartwool offers. The plush padding adds warmth in the coldest ski conditions and absorbs the shock of hard-pack landings and mogul runs, but the Merino content (56% Merino Wool) keeps the cushion breathable enough to dump heat on the climb without the clammy chill a pure synthetic full-cushion sock would develop.
Over-The-Calf Height
Over-the-calf height rises to just below the knee — the right sock height for ski boots where the boot's upper cuff sits high on the calf. The OTC height keeps the sock from pulling down inside the boot during a long ski day, eliminates the gap between sock top and pant bottom that exposes skin to snow and cold, and stays in place under a ski pant without the bulk a knee-high or mid-calf sock would add at the boot's cuff.
Women's-Specific Fit — Narrower Heel Shape
Women's specific fit features a narrower heel shape — engineered for women's foot geometry rather than a unisex sock scaled down. The narrower heel keeps the sock locked in place during aggressive turns without the heel slip that creates friction and blisters. Combined with the full-cushion padding, the women's-specific fit keeps the cushion's volume concentrated where the foot needs it without bunching or excess fabric inside the boot.
Indestructawool™ Durability
Indestructawool™ technology is knit into high-impact wear zones — Smartwool's most advanced durability construction, knit into the heel, toe, and sole where a full-cushion ski sock normally fails first. The Indestructawool yarn blend extends the sock's lifespan well past a standard ski sock's first-hole failure, which matters on a full-cushion sock that takes the abrasion of a hard plastic ski boot liner over a full season.
4 Degree™ Elite Fit System
4 Degree™ elite fit system offers a performance fit with strategic stretch and mesh zones — four compression points (ankle, arch, instep, upper cuff) knit into the sock's structure keep the full cushion locked to the foot's shape rather than sliding around inside the boot. The strategic stretch and mesh zones balance the full cushion's bulk with breathability where the foot builds heat, so the plush padding doesn't become a heat trap.
Virtually Seamless™ Toe
Virtually Seamless™ toe technology creates a flat knit toe seam — a smooth, low-profile toe seam that doesn't rub against the toes during a long ski day. The flat toe seam matters most on a full-cushion sock where the toe-box padding combined with a raised seam creates a pressure point that ends the day. The virtually seamless construction eliminates that pressure point and lets the cushion's warmth do its job without the toe friction.
Recycled Nylon — Lower-Impact Durability
42% Recycled Nylon (combined with 56% Merino Wool and 2% Elastane) delivers the durability and abrasion resistance a full-cushion ski sock needs without the reliance on virgin nylon. The recycled nylon content handles the abrasion of a hard plastic ski boot liner over a full season while keeping the material footprint lower than a virgin-nylon equivalent.
Ski-Specific Versatility
Built for the ski-specific uses where full cushion is the right tool — lift-served alpine skiing in cold conditions, deep-winter resort skiing when temperatures stay well below freezing, multi-day ski trips where the plush padding adds all-day comfort, and skiers who prioritize warmth and shock absorption over precision boot feel. The Merino content handles the cold-to-warm swings of a long lift day; the full cushion handles the cold; the OTC height keeps the snow out.
Technology
Indestructawool™ Durability; 4 Degree™ Elite Fit System; Virtually Seamless™ Toe; Full-Cushion Construction
General
Product
Women's Ski Ice Blossom Over the Calf Socks (Full Cushion OTC)
Fit
Women's-specific fit (narrower heel shape)
Category
Performance Ski Sock — Full Cushion, Over-the-Calf
End Use
Alpine Skiing, Cold-Weather Resort Skiing, Multi-Day Ski Trips
Cushion Level
Full Cushion (plush padding across entire foot)
Sock Height
Over the Calf (OTC) — rises to just below the knee
Gender
Women's
Available Sizes
S, M, L
Materials & Construction
Fabric Composition
56% Merino Wool, 42% Recycled Nylon, 2% Elastane
Durability Technology
Indestructawool™ (high-impact wear zones: heel, toe, sole)
Toe Construction
Virtually Seamless™ (flat knit toe seam)
Fit System
4 Degree™ elite fit (strategic stretch and mesh zones)
Country of Origin
Made in the USA of Imported Yarn
Washing
Machine wash on gentle cycle in warm or cool water. Wash with like colors — the Merino-recycled nylon-elastane blend benefits from isolated washing to protect the fabric's moisture-management properties and the Indestructawool™ high-wear zones. Use a mild, technical wash; avoid fabric softeners (they coat the Merino fibers and reduce natural moisture management, and they can degrade the elastane's stretch recovery in the 4 Degree™ fit system).
Drying
Tumble dry low. The Indestructawool™ reinforced high-wear zones, the 4 Degree™ elite fit compression points, and the Virtually Seamless™ toe construction tolerate low-heat tumble drying without distorting the sock's structure — low heat restores the loft of the Merino fibers (important for full-cushion socks) and the elasticity of the compression points. Do not tumble dry on medium or high heat; high heat can degrade the elastane's stretch recovery and shrink the Merino fibers.
Bleach, Iron & Dry Cleaning
Do not bleach. Do not iron. Do not dry clean. Bleach breaks down Merino wool fibers and degrades the elastane in the 4 Degree™ fit system. Ironing is unnecessary for a knit sock and high heat can scorch the Merino and damage the elastane. The harsh solvents used in commercial dry cleaning strip the natural lanolin from Merino and degrade the Indestructawool™ yarn blend.
Storage
Store folded in a dry, breathable space. Merino's natural odor resistance means the same sock covers multiple ski days between washes, which extends the fabric's lifespan. Folded storage preserves the 4 Degree™ elite fit compression points and the Indestructawool™ high-wear reinforcement; balling or crumpling the sock for long periods can distort the strategic mesh zones and compress the full-cushion loft.
Shipping Policy
Components:
All component items (wheels, drivetrains, suspension, brakes, etc.) ship within 4-7 business days of purchase.
Bicycles:
Complete bikes typically ship within 2–3 weeks due to build, tuning, and inspection times. You will receive tracking information as soon as your order is ready to ship.
Riding Gear & Apparel:
Riding gear and apparel orders (helmets, jerseys, gloves, etc.) ship within 3-10 business days.
Returns & Exchanges:
If you received the wrong size or wish to exchange an item, it must be returned in original condition—unused, uninstalled, and with all packaging intact.
For full details, please see our Refund Policy before initiating a return.
