Smartwool
Hike Ankle Socks
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Product Information
Perfect fit. Powerful durability. That's what you get when you put on our Hike Light socks-formerly known as PhD Outdoor. Featuring our top sock technologies, dialed-in fit systems, updated mesh zones, and extended durability zones, we've upgraded these hiking socks to help you push any summit or enjoy any trail in absolute comfort. Light cushioning on the entire bottom of the foot to bring more comfort to your favorite low-cut hiking shoes.And the addition of recycled nylon makes for a more sustainable sock construction. Go farther in ZQ-certified Merino wool hike socks.
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REI - Columbus - Easton
4150 Worth Ave
Columbus, OH 43219
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6424 Sawmill Rd
Columbus, OH 43235
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2500 N Fairfield Rd, Ste D2
Beavercreek, OH 45431
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Product Information
Perfect fit. Powerful durability. That's what you get when you put on our Hike Light socks-formerly known as PhD Outdoor. Featuring our top sock technologies, dialed-in fit systems, updated mesh zones, and extended durability zones, we've upgraded these hiking socks to help you push any summit or enjoy any trail in absolute comfort. Light cushioning on the entire bottom of the foot to bring more comfort to your favorite low-cut hiking shoes.And the addition of recycled nylon makes for a more sustainable sock construction. Go farther in ZQ-certified Merino wool hike socks.
Review Snapshot
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Ratings Distribution
Best Uses
- 11Casual Daily Use
- 7Hiking
- 5Outdoor Sports
- 3Running
- 2Working Out
Reviewed by 14 customers
Perfect, again.
Love the Smart Wool. Always has been a great product. Fits true and is very comfortable. Every day to specific sports, SmartWool has the right solution.

Official Response by Smartwool CA EN
We love hearing from brand fans like you! Thanks for the kind review.
Bought for my daughter the only make she wears
These were bought as a Christmas gift for my daughter who requested them.
I have a few pair and love them
I wear the light to no cushion. I don't wear any other types of socks since I bought these
Great socks
Only small con is they slip off the heel in blundstones. Other than that they're 100%
These might be the perfect summer sock I've been searching f
Let me tell you my sad sock tale. About 35 years ago I decided I would only buy one type of sock, same sock, same colour. My sock of choice was the regular Smartwool hiking sock. I've likely had 50+ pairs, and when I get a hole in one, I just chuck it out and pair the widow with another sock as they're all the same. Like I said I've likely had 50 pairs of the exact same sock over the decades. About ten years ago I decided these hikers were too warm in the summer so my search for a summer sock started... and I found one and bought a bunch of them. But when I went o replace a few pairs the brand no longer made that sock (not Smartwool) so my search resumed. I've likely bought two pairs of every style that Smartwool makes, and other brands too, looking for the perfect summer sock. I thought I found it with the "Hike, low ankle sock" from Smartwool but they weren't perfect as the low ankle slips over the heel throughout the day. I also tried the running version but they're too light weight. So the perfect summer sock is the 'hike weight" with the full ankle height. I like them in red and will likely order another 8-10 pairs so all my summer socks are the same. I usually give all the other pairs to the mission once I found what I'm looking for. I know it's weird but that's my sock tale.

Official Response by Smartwool CA EN
We love hearing a good sock tale! Thanks for sharing.
Love Smartwool socks!
Love their socks and beanies. They have always served me well.
Absolutely love these socks
Going to buy more of these. Absolutely the best sock I have ever worn. They are comfortable and fit great.