What is the best sock for hiking?

The one that suits the season and the height of your footwear. In summer, choose a lightweight sock such as LIGHT WOOL; for cold outings, a wool sock such as MERINO SOCKS; and if you get blisters on every long outing, a double-layer sock such as X2-LONG. Your socks should always extend above the top of your footwear.

What type of socks help prevent blisters?

A double-layer sock in exactly the right size. In our X2 socks, friction is absorbed between the two layers of fabric. A sock that is too big bunches up, bringing friction back against your skin. Both models are in our anti-blister socks.

Merino wool or synthetic fibres for hiking socks?

Merino wool retains warmth and helps limit odours: choose it for winter and multi-day outings. Synthetic fibres, such as the Coolmax® in the COMFORT HIKING sock, wick away sweat throughout the day, whatever the season: choose them if your feet are still damp at the end of the day. HIKING socks combine both, with around 20% merino.

Do you need long socks for hiking?

Yes, if your boots rise above the ankle: your socks need to extend above the top so your skin does not rub against the boot. With low-cut or mid-cut footwear, a mid-length sock such as HIKING MID or COMFORT HIKING MID is enough.

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Which hiking socks should you choose for each season?

At the fifteenth kilometre, a fold in your sock under your heel is enough to cause a blister. Start with the day’s weather. The colder it gets, the higher the merino wool content should be. The LIGHT WOOL weighs 60 g in size 39–41 and contains 53% merino wool. It works with low-cut or mid-cut shoes. The AIR combines merino and Tencel®, a fibre that feels cool and dries quickly, and weighs 49 g in size 42–44.

For cold-weather outings, the MERINO SOCKS contain 63% chlorine-free merino wool, with a mid-cut leg and a non-compressive cuff that avoids pressure points.

Anti-blister socks: the X2 double-layer design

On a multi-day trek, a blister that appears on day two affects every stage that follows. The X2 socks are knitted in two overlapping layers: friction is absorbed between the two layers of fabric. The X2-LONG reaches the calf, protecting it from the collar of a high-cut trekking boot, and weighs 60 g. The X2-MID stops at the ankle, weighs 45 g and has a seamless finish to prevent hotspots.

One condition: choose your exact size. A sock that’s too big folds, bringing friction back. You’ll find both models in our Anti-blister socks.

Merino wool, Tencel or Coolmax: which fabric is best for hiking socks?

Compare the fabrics:

Predominantly merino wool (MERINO SOCKS, LIGHT WOOL): natural warmth and reduced odours.
Merino and Tencel® (AIR): cool to wear and quick-drying.
A smaller proportion of merino (HIKING, around 20%): a built-to-last blend that controls odours over several days.
Wool-free Coolmax® (RANDO CONFORT): continuously wicks away sweat.

For winter, choose a higher wool content; if your feet end the day damp, switch to Coolmax®. Avoid cotton. It holds moisture against the skin and encourages hotspots. You’ll find all our wool-based socks in our merino wool socks.

High-cut or mid-cut socks: match your footwear

Your skin should not touch the shoe’s upper. Choose a sock that reaches above the top of your shoe. The HIKING HIGH covers the ankle bone and weighs 55 g, while the RANDO CONFORT HIGH reaches the top of the shoe to prevent friction.

In mid-cut versions, the HIKING MID and RANDO CONFORT MID weigh 50 g and suit both low-cut and mid-cut shoes. To complete your kit, browse our hiking shoes.

Men’s and women’s hiking socks: which size should you choose?

All our hiking socks are unisex. They come in size ranges, such as 39–41 or 42–44. If you’re between size ranges, choose the smaller one With MERINO SOCKS, HIKING and COMFORT HIKING, you avoid the creases that cause blisters. Choose your exact size for X2. LIGHT WOOL and X2 have separate left- and right-foot shapes that fit without creasing.

The LIGHT WOOL has heel and toe reinforcements for longer wear; the AIR adds reinforcements at the ankle bones, while the MERINO SOCKS have linked toes with no seam over the toes. For running, see our trail running socks ; for skiing, our ski socks. The guide How to choose your hiking socks explains sock height and thickness.

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