Hiking and trek socks

Find all our hiking accessories for your mountain outings. To protect your feet, find all our socks for hiking and our mountain walking socks:

A technical sock to prevent blisters

Explore our range of technical hiking socks and discover our technology anti-blister.

A hike or a long mountain trek can quickly turn into a nightmare when your feet are suffering. That's why we developed a pair of socks designed to protect your feet. No more blisters — our double-skin socks have you covered.

Their special multi-layer weave at friction zones eliminates all rubbing against the skin. No more hot spots — and your feet stay blister-free.

Hiking socks: technical fibres and a special weave

The Cimalp hiking sock is technical, high-performance and hardwearing for hiking, mountain walking, trekking and travel. With a right-foot/left-foot ergonomic design, it extends the lifespan of your socks. To help you find the ideal pair, we offer our tips for choosing your socks.

With a heel and toe in CORDURA — 4 times stronger than polyamide — comfortable merino wool that keeps odours at bay, and Coolmax® fibre for incredible comfort and a refreshing feel!

CIMALP innovations — finally a technical hiking sock combining the best fibres in the right places for all disciplines, delivering comfort and performance. The heel zone features a specific weave to significantly reduce blisters, while flat seams at the toe provide comfort and also prevent blisters.

The compression sock: anti-fatigue and ideal for recovery

CimAlp compression socks are ultra-technical, featuring 3D FLEX compression technology. Anti-fatigue, re-energising and stimulating, they are doctor-tested and will be your ally against heavy legs, helping to boost venous return during post-exercise recovery. They stimulate blood flow, fight fatigue and support faster, easier recovery.

Furthermore, their seamless construction perfectly moulds to the shape of the calf, holding it firmly without constriction. Our patented 3D-Flex® technology delivers durable zone compression for perfect comfort and efficiency. CimAlp offers an extensive range of socks with outstanding value for money, quality finishes and unbeatable robustness.

What is the best material for hiking socks?

The most common synthetic fibres are polyester, polyamide, polypropylene and acrylic. These materials insulate well against the cold (though less so than wool), even when wet. They wick moisture effectively, dry quickly and are fairly resistant and long-lasting. Various fibres have been developed by manufacturers to meet different needs — some primarily to wick perspiration and dry quickly in warm conditions (for example: Coolmax), others to insulate against the cold while still wicking moisture (for example: Thermolite). Merino wool has the advantage of being comfortable and insulating even when wet. As it is thermoregulating, it also provides insulation in warm conditions. In addition, merino wool is naturally antibacterial and limits the build-up of unpleasant odours. On the downside, it wicks perspiration slightly less effectively than synthetic fibres and wears out quickly, especially if not blended with other materials.

Should hiking socks be high or low-cut?

There are low-cut, mid and high hiking socks. Choosing the right height is simple: the sock just needs to sit higher than the collar of your shoe to prevent your skin from making direct contact with it. With low-cut shoes, you can absolutely wear high hiking socks — they offer better protection for the ankle and leg against knocks and rubbing, and keep you a little warmer.

Should hiking socks have reinforcements?

Yes, many hiking socks have reinforcements at the heel and toe, and sometimes in other areas too. When choosing a pair, make sure this is the case if you want it to be durable. And if you've already worn through a pair of socks, you'll easily see which areas need to be reinforced.

To complete your hiking gear, explore all our hiking accessories and browse our full selection of hiking equipment:

• Hiking shoes
• Hiking backpacks
• Hiking sleeping bags
• Trek tents
• Walking poles
• Mountain-specific sunglasses
• Hiking head torches
• Hiking caps
• Hiking gloves and mittens
• Hiking belts and gaiters
• Care products for hiking clothing
• Navigation and compasses 
• Cycling bags and panniers