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Hike Targeted Cushion Striped Crew Socks
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Hit the trail with confidence in these Merino wool hiking socks built for durability and breathable comfort. Indestructawool™ technology reinforcements handle high-wear miles, while the 4 Degree™ elite fit system helps keep everything secure as you climb. Mesh zones add ventilation and a Virtually Seamless™ toe helps reduce friction so you can keep moving with ease.
Indestructawool™ Durability
Indestructawool™ durability technology is knit into high-impact wear zones — Smartwool's most advanced durability construction, knit into the heel, toe, and sole where a hiking sock normally fails first. The Indestructawool yarn blend extends the sock's lifespan well past a standard hiking sock's first-hole failure, which matters on a sock that takes the abrasion of a hard hiking-boot liner and the multi-mile friction of long-distance trail hiking.
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 with the high 4% Elastane content delivering the strongest compression-fit stretch in the family. The four-way stretch keeps the sock locked to the foot's shape during aggressive trail movement without bunching or binding, and the strategic mesh zones balance the compression fit with breathability where the foot builds heat.
Mesh Ventilation Zones
Mesh zones add ventilation — mesh panels are knit into the specific zones where the foot builds heat during hiking activity (top of foot, ankle, shin) so the sock breathes where the foot needs it without breaking the compression-fit structure. The mesh dump heat during high-output segments of a hike (uphill climbs, fast pace) without sacrificing the 4 Degree elite fit's locked-to-foot performance.
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 hike. The flat toe seam matters most on a high-mileage hike where a raised seam creates a friction hot spot that ends the hike early. The virtually seamless construction eliminates that pressure point and lets the sock's comfort and durability do their job without the toe friction.
51% Merino Wool — Lower Merino, Higher Recycled
51% Merino Wool delivers the natural temperature regulation, moisture management, and odor resistance that Merino is known for — the wool manages the foot sweat and the temperature swings of a long hike, and the natural odor resistance means the same sock covers multiple days between washes on a backpacking trip. The 51% Merino content is lower than other hike socks in the family (which run 58-74%) but balanced by the 45% Recycled Nylon for a sustainability-positioned fabric blend.
45% Recycled Nylon — Highest Recycled Nylon In Hike Sub-Line
45% Recycled Nylon delivers the durability and abrasion resistance a hiking sock needs without the reliance on virgin nylon. The 45% recycled nylon percentage is the highest in the Hike sub-line (vs SW001586 Hike Margarita's 39% recycled nylon, and the other Hike socks' virgin nylon). The recycled content keeps the durability performance with a lower material footprint, and the high recycled percentage makes this sock a sustainability-positioned option within the Hike sub-line.
4% Elastane — Strongest Compression Fit
4% Elastane is the strongest compression-fit stretch in the family (tied with SW001865 Ski Zero Cushion OTC) — the high elastane percentage delivers the locked-to-foot fit a serious hiker needs on aggressive terrain. The 4% elastane works with the 4 Degree elite fit system's four compression points to keep the sock from sliding around inside the boot during thousands of steps; the fabric recovers its shape after the hike ends, so the sock doesn't bag out at the heel or sag at the cuff over time.
Crew Height — Standard Hiking Cuff
Crew height sits mid-calf — the standard sock height for hiking boots, the right cuff height to stay up without binding under a hiking boot's upper leather or fabric. The crew height keeps debris out of the boot and the cuff sits below the calf muscle so it doesn't bind or roll during a long day of hiking.
Striped Pattern — Lifestyle Crossover
The striped pattern adds a lifestyle crossover dimension to this performance hiking sock — the stripe knit-in pattern transitions cleanly from trail use to casual around-town wear, fitting the same role as SW003161 Retro Sunflower's lifestyle pattern but in a hiking-performance fabric. The stripe pattern is knit into the sock itself rather than printed on the surface, so the design stays sharp through wear and washing without fading.
Hit The Trail With Confidence
Hit the trail with confidence in these Merino wool hiking socks built for durability and breathable comfort — the combination of Indestructawool™ durability, 4 Degree™ elite fit, mesh zones, and Virtually Seamless™ toe delivers a sock engineered for the specific demands of trail hiking. The 4% Elastane compression fit handles aggressive terrain; the 45% Recycled Nylon handles the durability; the 51% Merino handles the natural performance; the mesh zones handle the ventilation. Everything you need to keep moving with ease.
Technology
Indestructawool™ Durability; 4 Degree™ Elite Fit System; Mesh Ventilation Zones; Virtually Seamless™ Toe; 45% Recycled Nylon Sustainability Blend
General
Product
Hike Striped Crew Socks
Category
Performance Hike Sock — Crew Height, Striped Pattern, Sustainability-Focused
End Use
Day Hiking, Multi-Day Backpacking, Trail Running, Casual Around-Town Wear
Sock Height
Crew (mid-calf)
Pattern
Striped (knit-in, lifestyle crossover pattern)
Gender
Unisex (no men's/women's split in title)
Available Sizes
M, L, XL
Materials & Construction
Fabric Composition
51% Merino Wool, 45% Recycled Nylon, 4% 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)
Ventilation
Mesh zones (top of foot, ankle, shin)
Merino Role
51% Merino Wool — moisture management, temperature regulation, odor resistance
Recycled Nylon Role
45% Recycled Nylon — durability and abrasion resistance with recycled content
Stretch Role
4% Elastane — strongest compression fit in the family
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 4% Elastane content tolerate low-heat tumble drying without distorting the sock's structure — low heat restores the loft of the Merino fibers 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 hiking 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 mesh ventilation zones.
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.
