The best hiking socks: we pull up the best socks for summer, winter and year-round walking
By Alex Foxfield (image credit: DarnTough)
A golden age for hiking socks
Today, the best hiking socks are wonderfully woven blends of natural and synthetic fibres, crafted to give you unbeatable comfort and performance on the trails. (image credit: CEP)
Put a sock in it
We’ve gathered five of the best hiking socks out there, from lightweight pairs for hot summer hikes to cosy winter warmers, ideal for alpine-esque expeditions. (image credit: Darn Tough)
CEP Hiking Light Merino Socks
The skin-tight design and medi compression give you great trail feel, minimises the risk of blisters and improves your proprioception. (image credit: CEP)
Darn Tough Hiker Boot Midweight Hiking Sock
The Hiker socks feature densely packed stich loops, resulting in superb performance, with no bunching or blisters anywhere to be seen. (image credit: Darn Tough)
Darn Tough Light Hiker Micro Crew
The Light Hikers are extremely comfortable hiking socks that give you a performance fit, meaning no slipping, no bunching and no blisters. (image credit: Darn Tough)
Helly Hansen Alpine Sock Warm
A wonderfully cosy and comfortable sock, despite being thinner than you might imagine. (image credit: Helly Hansen)
Smartwool PhD Pro Light Crew
Body-mapped mesh venting provides breathability on top of what merino naturally already offers in these heavily cushioned options. (image credit: SmartWool)