With a mid crew height and a comfort welt with “stay put” fit, the Hike Light Cushion Mid Crew shows just enough of its personality above the shoe while protecting all of your comfort inside of it. This sock features Indestructawool technology for increased durability, updated mesh zones for less pressure, and a 4 Degree elite fit system to match your foot just right. Plus, with the comfort of responsibly sourced Merino wool, these men's wool socks will elevate any hiking experience. Indestructawool technology with extended durability zones 4 Degree elite fit system for a dialed-in, performance-oriented fit Additional body-mapped mesh zones for added breathability Virtually Seamless toe for enhanced comfort Comfort welt with 'stay put' fit 56% Merino Wool 6% Nylon 35% Recycled Nylon 3% Elastane.
With a mid crew height and a comfort welt with “stay put” fit, the Hike Light Cushion Mid Crew shows just enough of its personality above the shoe while protecting all of your comfort inside of it. This sock features Indestructawool technology for increased durability, updated mesh zones for less pressure, and a 4 Degree elite fit system to match your foot just right. Plus, with the comfort of responsibly sourced Merino wool, these men's wool socks will elevate any hiking experience. Indestructawool technology with extended durability zones 4 Degree elite fit system for a dialed-in, performance-oriented fit Additional body-mapped mesh zones for added breathability Virtually Seamless toe for enhanced comfort Comfort welt with 'stay put' fit 56% Merino Wool 6% Nylon 35% Recycled Nylon 3% Elastane.
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last seen 13 May 2026
The lowest price we last saw for Smartwool Performance Hike Light Cushion Mid Crew Socks Grey EU 46-49 Man SW001613G261.XL was $29.56 at Backpacking Light - Australia (last seen 13 May 2026). Prices may have changed since.
The all-time low we recorded was $29.56 on 13 May 2026.
Prices last updated 13 May 2026.
Smartwool Performance Hike Light Cushion Mid Crew Socks Grey EU 46-49 Man SW001613G261.XL
With a mid crew height and a comfort welt with “stay put” fit, the Hike Light Cushion Mid Crew shows just enough of its personality above the shoe while protecting all of your comfort inside of it. This sock features Indestructawool technology for increased durability, updated mesh zones for less pressure, and a 4 Degree elite fit system to match your foot just right. Plus, with the comfort of responsibly sourced Merino wool, these men's wool socks will elevate any hiking experience. Indestructawool technology with extended durability zones 4 Degree elite fit system for a dialed-in, performance-oriented fit Additional body-mapped mesh zones for added breathability Virtually Seamless toe for enhanced comfort Comfort welt with 'stay put' fit 56% Merino Wool 6% Nylon 35% Recycled Nylon 3% Elastane.
With a mid crew height and a comfort welt with “stay put” fit, the Hike Light Cushion Mid Crew shows just enough of its personality above the shoe while protecting all of your comfort inside of it. This sock features Indestructawool technology for increased durability, updated mesh zones for less pressure, and a 4 Degree elite fit system to match your foot just right. Plus, with the comfort of responsibly sourced Merino wool, these men's wool socks will elevate any hiking experience. Indestructawool technology with extended durability zones 4 Degree elite fit system for a dialed-in, performance-oriented fit Additional body-mapped mesh zones for added breathability Virtually Seamless toe for enhanced comfort Comfort welt with 'stay put' fit 56% Merino Wool 6% Nylon 35% Recycled Nylon 3% Elastane.
Last updated at 13/05/2026 00:29:01
Smartwool Hike Light Cushion Mid Crew Men's Taupe / XL
Delivery $9.99
originally posted on smartwool.com
Brilliant. My everyday wear. Had to toss other brand wool / poly socks because they can not compare to the Smartwool HIKE LIGHT CUSHION SPIKED STRIPE CREW SOCKS. Also I wear traditional English shoes (Tricker's) which run wide so the Smartwool socks are perfect for getting a comfortable for where dress socks would flop around and suck. Smartwool light cushion socks are the best insurance against wet feet, athlete's foot fungus, and blisters. Also there is a bit over reverse snobbery in wearing quality hiking socks in court (I am an attorney) and looking cool instead of expensive dress socks with a suit.
originally posted on moosejaw.com
Just saw that Moosejaw was doing 25% off, and I absolutely took advantage of that deal to get another pair of these socks. I am going to be wearing them for adventuring 3/4's of the year, depending on winter temps maybe even longer into the winter season. For the previous bunch of years I have gone with Darn Tough (which I am not knocking at all in this review), however from now I will be going with this choice from now on, and over the last half year have used them many times, for hikes up to and over 20miles in the ADK and Catskills. These socks rock. Perfect thickness for me: light enough for summer, stout enough probably for everything except thicker socks in the coldest winter. Great cushioning right where you want and need it. I always pack at least one extra ... MoreJust saw that Moosejaw was doing 25% off, and I absolutely took advantage of that deal to get another pair of these socks. I am going to be wearing them for adventuring 3/4's of the year, depending on winter temps maybe even longer into the winter season. For the previous bunch of years I have gone with Darn Tough (which I am not knocking at all in this review), however from now I will be going with this choice from now on, and over the last half year have used them many times, for hikes up to and over 20miles in the ADK and Catskills. These socks rock. Perfect thickness for me: light enough for summer, stout enough probably for everything except thicker socks in the coldest winter. Great cushioning right where you want and need it. I always pack at least one extra pair of socks and usually change them out at least once during the day, but on my last big hike for a few reasons I never took off my runners and did not change my socks during the 20miler, and my GoreTex runners definitely let some water in, and kept some in. But by the end of the long day I had no hotspots or blisters with just the one pair of socks. I think I am really getting more pairs so that I will be able to also wear them as my everyday socks, with how comfortable they are.
originally posted on smartwool.com
I recently purchased Smartwool's Hike Light Cushion Crew socks and couldn't be happier with my purchase! The ZQ-certified Merino wool keeps my feet comfortable and dry while the added recycled nylon provides durability for those tough hikes. The updated mesh zones and perfect fit make these socks even better than their previous PhD® Outdoor version. The crew height offers extra coverage and the light cushioning on the bottom of the foot keeps me comfortable on any terrain. I highly recommend these socks for any hiking enthusiast!
| Sock Height | Mid Crew |
Smartwool Hike Light Cushion Mid Crew Men's Taupe / XL
Delivery $9.99
Brilliant. My everyday wear. Had to toss other brand wool / poly socks because they can not compare to the Smartwool HIKE LIGHT CUSHION SPIKED STRIPE CREW SOCKS. Also I wear traditional English shoes (Tricker's) which run wide so the Smartwool socks are perfect for getting a comfortable for where dress socks would flop around and suck. Smartwool light cushion socks are the best insurance against wet feet, athlete's foot fungus, and blisters. Also there is a bit over reverse snobbery in wearing quality hiking socks in court (I am an attorney) and looking cool instead of expensive dress socks with a suit.
Just saw that Moosejaw was doing 25% off, and I absolutely took advantage of that deal to get another pair of these socks. I am going to be wearing them for adventuring 3/4's of the year, depending on winter temps maybe even longer into the winter season. For the previous bunch of years I have gone with Darn Tough (which I am not knocking at all in this review), however from now I will be going with this choice from now on, and over the last half year have used them many times, for hikes up to and over 20miles in the ADK and Catskills. These socks rock. Perfect thickness for me: light enough for summer, stout enough probably for everything except thicker socks in the coldest winter. Great cushioning right where you want and need it. I always pack at least one extra ... MoreJust saw that Moosejaw was doing 25% off, and I absolutely took advantage of that deal to get another pair of these socks. I am going to be wearing them for adventuring 3/4's of the year, depending on winter temps maybe even longer into the winter season. For the previous bunch of years I have gone with Darn Tough (which I am not knocking at all in this review), however from now I will be going with this choice from now on, and over the last half year have used them many times, for hikes up to and over 20miles in the ADK and Catskills. These socks rock. Perfect thickness for me: light enough for summer, stout enough probably for everything except thicker socks in the coldest winter. Great cushioning right where you want and need it. I always pack at least one extra pair of socks and usually change them out at least once during the day, but on my last big hike for a few reasons I never took off my runners and did not change my socks during the 20miler, and my GoreTex runners definitely let some water in, and kept some in. But by the end of the long day I had no hotspots or blisters with just the one pair of socks. I think I am really getting more pairs so that I will be able to also wear them as my everyday socks, with how comfortable they are.
I recently purchased Smartwool's Hike Light Cushion Crew socks and couldn't be happier with my purchase! The ZQ-certified Merino wool keeps my feet comfortable and dry while the added recycled nylon provides durability for those tough hikes. The updated mesh zones and perfect fit make these socks even better than their previous PhD® Outdoor version. The crew height offers extra coverage and the light cushioning on the bottom of the foot keeps me comfortable on any terrain. I highly recommend these socks for any hiking enthusiast!
I wear these as street socks if I expect to be doing much walking as they are durable and provide some cushioning on the bottom. One thing that I find annoying is that Smartwool marketing renames socks without ever telling the customer what the old names are. I suspect a lot of you are like me and want to buy what you bought before but can't tell 1) What Smartwool is calling them now. 2) Does Smartwool even make the sock (or whatever) anymore. As I said annoying and, from a business point of view, quite dumb. If you call, the agent quite often doesn't know either. You don't want customers saying "Oh, forget it. This is too much work trying to figure out what's what. I'll just buy some more Darn Tough socks instead."
These socks feel great, and help alleviate some foot pain from my Plantar Fasciitis. I work as a Meter Reader, and walk over a dozen kilometres a day, over some uneven ground. I wear Orthotic inserts in my hiking shoes, and that helps a lot, but cotton gym socks leave you with sore feet and heels, and give you blisters and corns. When they get wet, or you sweat too much, it all gets even worse. Generally speaking these SmartWool hiking socks give you much better support, so you feel less pain and tiredness in your feet and legs, and the natural wicking ability helps keep your feet drier, also helping a bit with foot odour. I can walk farther and a little faster between breaks, so my day is more efficient, and I complete my daily tasks sooner, with much less pain at ... MoreThese socks feel great, and help alleviate some foot pain from my Plantar Fasciitis. I work as a Meter Reader, and walk over a dozen kilometres a day, over some uneven ground. I wear Orthotic inserts in my hiking shoes, and that helps a lot, but cotton gym socks leave you with sore feet and heels, and give you blisters and corns. When they get wet, or you sweat too much, it all gets even worse. Generally speaking these SmartWool hiking socks give you much better support, so you feel less pain and tiredness in your feet and legs, and the natural wicking ability helps keep your feet drier, also helping a bit with foot odour. I can walk farther and a little faster between breaks, so my day is more efficient, and I complete my daily tasks sooner, with much less pain at the end of the day. I bought one pair and completed my route with one less break, and I finished it in much less time than usual, so the next day, I bought two more pairs for work. At first I wondered if they were worth the price, and after a few days, I can say that, without a doubt, they are well worth it. I'll never wear cotton socks again for this job. If you walk all day, you need these socks. They come in different levels of cushioning, and they might seem a bit tight, but that's because they are very supportive. Follow the sizing instructions, and you should be fine.
Excellent socks for hiking and casual wear. They wear well and don't seem to get any foul smell if being worn for more than one day; this is a great benefit when traveling and have a lack of laundry facilities. They also air dry fairly quick, which is also great when you need to hand-wash them, or if you get them wet. I would certainly recommend them for travelers, hikers, and even some backpacking.The only negative note is that they are an inch taller (I wear XL) than the previous model of roughly 3 years ago. I wear hiking boots most of the time and I like the mid-crew style as it (once) just comes above the boot shaft by just an inch or two, and did not ride up on my calves. But unfortunately, this model and the prior year's now ride up on my calf kind-of ... MoreExcellent socks for hiking and casual wear. They wear well and don't seem to get any foul smell if being worn for more than one day; this is a great benefit when traveling and have a lack of laundry facilities. They also air dry fairly quick, which is also great when you need to hand-wash them, or if you get them wet. I would certainly recommend them for travelers, hikers, and even some backpacking.The only negative note is that they are an inch taller (I wear XL) than the previous model of roughly 3 years ago. I wear hiking boots most of the time and I like the mid-crew style as it (once) just comes above the boot shaft by just an inch or two, and did not ride up on my calves. But unfortunately, this model and the prior year's now ride up on my calf kind-of awkwardly; I have to fold down the top, or kinda "scrunch" them down. It's not a huge deal overall, but it's counter-intuitive to the "mid-crew" design purpose.
I have purchased Smartwool Socks for over 15 years. The quality, comfort, cushioning and longevity have been outstanding. I used them as a full-time firefighter until I retired. They perform well in all weather conditions and firefighting situations. Whether it is hot, cold, or wet they are great. On wildland or structure fires they keep my feet in good condition. Recreationally they perform perfectly and are my choice for golfing, biking and running. Most of my socks have lasted 7-10 years with little signs of wear. I always recommend them as the best socks that you can own.
These are considered hiking socks. But I have several of them and use them as my every day socks. They are very comfortable and hold up really well. They also manage stank really well due to the Merino. And they nylon blend makes them nearly bulletproof. But I recently got a hole near the top of one of my old socks (of this style) and contacted Smartwool. I sent them some pictures of the damaged threads, and they promptly sent me a voucher for a replacement pair. Smartwool and Darn Tough are the only socks I buy now. But I think the Smartwool designs are better for every day type wear. I even wear them to work in my business-casual office setting. I'm the only one who knows I'm technically wearing hiking gear. I kind of like that. I wear a size 11 shoe and the Large ... MoreThese are considered hiking socks. But I have several of them and use them as my every day socks. They are very comfortable and hold up really well. They also manage stank really well due to the Merino. And they nylon blend makes them nearly bulletproof. But I recently got a hole near the top of one of my old socks (of this style) and contacted Smartwool. I sent them some pictures of the damaged threads, and they promptly sent me a voucher for a replacement pair. Smartwool and Darn Tough are the only socks I buy now. But I think the Smartwool designs are better for every day type wear. I even wear them to work in my business-casual office setting. I'm the only one who knows I'm technically wearing hiking gear. I kind of like that. I wear a size 11 shoe and the Large socks all fit perfectly.
#smartwool socks are the BEST!!! My husband got a pair as a gift (for Christmas) from a co-worker and is now hooked!! It's the only kind of sock he will wear now!! He's always going on and on about his Smartwool socks.....;)I bought these light cushion hike for him to add to his collection and they are literally the best brand of sock(s) he has ever had. They provide great support and cushion, are breathable, cute pattern - they could be worn as a dress sock, they wash well and DON'T lose their cushion after a a few wears! They are perfection! A really amazing product and if you read a little into the company's back story of how they started and how they work to be conscious of the environment- you will be blown away!!! Totally awesomeness!!!!
Smartwool makes some amazing gear. I have several items ranging from base layers to gloves. These were my first foray into their socks and they were very disappointing. Although the socks are really well-made and feel pretty durable, the length and elasticity around the calf seems very off. Firstly, the length of the tubing that goes up your leg is terribly short, and the elasticity is lacking so the sock tends to slip down your leg. I am not a person of strange or abstract body proportions, 5’7” at 135 pounds size 8.5 shoe, the sock length is just too short and doesn’t even hit mid-shin on my legs.
| Sock Height | Mid Crew |
