Top 4 Hiking Socks for Fall 2018

When it comes to hiking, your socks are often the forgotten essential, compared to the backpack and clothing. They are the barrier between your foot and your boot, and help keep your feet comfortable for long hours at a time. Before you set foot on the trail, slip into a pair of these hiking socks to ensure you can keep moving all day long. In no particular order, here are our top 5 hiking socks for this autumn season.

Seger Cross Country Mid Socks

First on the list are the Cross-Country Mid Socks from Seger. As the name would indicate, these socks are built for cross-country activity whether you’re hiking, biking or skiing. At shin-length, these socks are great for your boots and help prevent painful chafe that will certainly ruin your trek. They have added arch-support that wraps around the middle of the foot for improved comfort. Perhaps the best feature is its nano-glide technology, which aids moisture transport and helps keep your feet cool and dry as the hours wear on.

Fox River Ultralight Ankle Socks

Next on the list are the River Ultralight Ankle Socks from Fox. As far as socks go, these are pretty techy. They socks stop right at the ankle, making them perfect for standard sneakers or ankle-length hiking shoes. After all, you don’t always want to wear heavy hiking boots on a hot day. A soft nylon blend ensures optimal comfort and, as the name suggests, provide a wear that is super lightweight. If you’re looking for a sock that is hard to notice, then these are the socks for you. Another cool feature is vented panels that remove moisture to help keep your feet cool and dry. Plus, they come in several different colors. Whoo.

Exofficio BugsAway Compression Socks

If you really hate bugs, the BugAway Compression Socks from Exofficio are the socks for you. These socks rise far up the calf, making them perfect for boots. They are made with a durable wool blend with added spandex, giving these socks a touch of stretch. Built-in arch support keeps your feet super comfortable, while seamless toe-closure prevent unwanted chafe the more you walk. But the defining feature of these socks is the insect shield repellent. These socks are treated with an invisible and odorless insect repellent coating that helps keep mosquitoes, ticks and other critters at bay. This makes these socks great for trekking through long grass, brush and other insect-heavy environments.

Darn Tough Hiker Micro Crew Cushion Socks

Although this list is in no particular order, it was hard not to put these socks at number one. When it comes to quality and price, the Hiker Micro Crew Cushion Socks from Darn Tough are ahead of the game. These socks feature shrink-treated merino wool that offers an excellent fit that is super comfortable, with a bit of added stretch for mobility. Merino wool also helps wick away moisture and breathes, helping regulate temperature keeping your feet dry.  Reinforced heels and toes with arch support ensure you have a form-fitting wear every time you slip them on. These are truly one of the best pairs of socks on the market.

Harris P.