Wrightsock Coolmesh II Quarter Black Unisex Running Active Socks - XL

Quality sock. I knew from high school running experience that these were great socks for comfort and blister prevention (although they will wear out quickly if you walk in socks alone), but let me add one from recent experience.Went on a difficult hike in Ouachita National Forest with the dog, and took a spill into the creek early in the hike. Shook out excess water, and continued the 5+ miles uphill and back. Relatively comfortable, and no blisters.

Best Sock For Me

I bought this brand 10 years ago while searching for an ideal sock for trail running. I destroy socks in specific locations on my food where callouses have developed (and are not going away) over my lifetime. I don't normally get blisters, but I also am particular about my shoes and how they fit which really is the culprit, so I am not entirely concerned with that in a sock.From 8 years of daily use (tens of thousands of miles, dozens of new shoes, hundreds of washing and drying cycles), I have "retired" my oldest pair due to wear and tear. Not bad considering a different pair of socks I received as a gift only months ago are now being used as cleaning rags due to durability issues. Please note that I do not wear these socks in the winter because I use thicker ... MoreI bought this brand 10 years ago while searching for an ideal sock for trail running. I destroy socks in specific locations on my food where callouses have developed (and are not going away) over my lifetime. I don't normally get blisters, but I also am particular about my shoes and how they fit which really is the culprit, so I am not entirely concerned with that in a sock.From 8 years of daily use (tens of thousands of miles, dozens of new shoes, hundreds of washing and drying cycles), I have "retired" my oldest pair due to wear and tear. Not bad considering a different pair of socks I received as a gift only months ago are now being used as cleaning rags due to durability issues. Please note that I do not wear these socks in the winter because I use thicker winter socks, so in the rotation, I don't use these socks 4 months of the year.I just restocked today with a purchase of 5 pairs. I hope to get up to another 8 years at least out of one pair! Averaged between 4.5 and 5 years. I wash warm and dry on the lowest setting, sometimes air drying. I am on my feet for a long time at work, plus I walk the dog twice a day, run 4 - 5 days per week on the trails and sometimes roads. I wear these in my trail running shoes for both running and hiking. I've worn them on 10 day hikes and through 100 mile trail races.They are very comfortable for me, but so are many socks. Unless socks have a stupid design with stitching inside the sock pressing against the feet, companies cannot go wrong on comfort in my opinion. It's once our feet are jammed into some type of footwear is where the issue occurs. The key for me is durability, especially when you pay 12 bucks for ONE pair of socks and can half a dozen for that same price elsewhere. Unfortunately for me, those bargain socks don't last, and I just have to buy more.I would recommend buying one pair and wear testing it based on the cost. That is what I did at first. I bought many different brands of socks up front. When I got a good idea of what fit, I bought all of the same brand. I was pleased to see these same socks are still out on the market!

Double Layer All the Way

I tried theses out for hiking and now I have three pairs and they're the only socks I wear hiking. I started out wearing just wool socks but needed a solution for the hot spots on my feet before they turned into blisters, so I added silk liner socks underneath. The hot spots went away, but it was too bulky and the tips of my toes got sore rubbing against everything.I was at REI shopping for a new sock system when I stumbled on the WrightSock double layer socks. I picked up the CoolMesh II because of the shorter height.They work beautifully! My toes have plenty of room and I have never felt hot spots with the built-in liner.I wear them on daily hikes and I wore them on my recent 38 mile backpacking trip and have no complaints.

Love these socks.

I’ve been hiking Wright socks for over 5 years. Everywhere from Mt Whitney, Mt. Langley, Mt. Baldy and shorter local So Cal hikes. No blisters and super comfortable. Also comfortable and warm around town. Tried their thicker socks for Colorado hunting trips and they were warm and comfortable. They do wear a little easier with holes as other people have commented but I still love them. Occasionally I’ll get a pebble stuck between the layers and will have to work them out.

NOT Great Socks!!!

These have been my year round go-to socks for nearly 20 years. I recently bought more, despite some of the warnings from other users. I learned the hard way! These are not the same socks at all! My tried and trusted best ever socks have been de-contented to the point of useless.... Wrightsock won't get another chance to fool this customer.

Probably the worst socks I've ever purchased

I was really looking for some durable, yet comfortable socks for frequent walking/hiking in Europe. I purchased these socks in March 2024, and now by the end of July I'm already throwing them in the garbage. They looked great, and seemed comfortable at first.... but holes developed at the toes and the arch. Very disappointed.

Reduced Durability

I have been wearing the double layer quarter height Wrightsocks for almost 20 years for ultras and multi-day adventure races without getting a blister. The durability of the socks used to be measured in months; unfortunately, over the last approximately 3 years, the socks last only weeks. The socks now get holes in the heel and forefoot. For whatever reason, the durability of the socks has significantly decreased (my shoe type, gait, and physical size are unchanged).

Serious durability problem

I purchased 10 pair last July to replace old ones which were more than 5 years old and finally worn out. I rotate the new socks as usual but am getting holes developing on the ball of the foot and heel areas, after only 9 months of use. I have thrown one sock out already and another is retired today. Since two have failed I decided to submit a review.Given the premium price of these socks and historical performance of prior versions this is not acceptable wear. They are as comfortable as prior versions which I have purchased for over 20 years. I will be contacting Wright Sock about this durability issue.

Well-fitting and comfortable BUT…

These socks wear out VERY quickly. I liked them so much that I ended up buying a total of 7-8 pairs. However, they’re already developing holes. The main spot for me in at the ball of the foot (the metatarsal area). I use them for regular wearing around the house, in shoes around town, and to the gym or when running. I think using these socks for running would be I’ll-advised. They’re already quite thin off the rack in the manufacturer packaging. I’m not sure what I was thinking using them for running. I have some SmartWool socks that are also quite thin that I’ve used when running before, but come to think of it those have a tighter weave than these do. A higher “thread count” which is never thought of when it comes to socks but it seems plenty applicable in this ... MoreThese socks wear out VERY quickly. I liked them so much that I ended up buying a total of 7-8 pairs. However, they’re already developing holes. The main spot for me in at the ball of the foot (the metatarsal area). I use them for regular wearing around the house, in shoes around town, and to the gym or when running. I think using these socks for running would be I’ll-advised. They’re already quite thin off the rack in the manufacturer packaging. I’m not sure what I was thinking using them for running. I have some SmartWool socks that are also quite thin that I’ve used when running before, but come to think of it those have a tighter weave than these do. A higher “thread count” which is never thought of when it comes to socks but it seems plenty applicable in this instance.I think these are good socks for wearing around the house. They are rather expensive at $15/each though. I thought they’d be a good vegan substitute for SmartWool (a non-cotton sock that also doesn’t have wool) that wicks sweat well.I really like how long I can wear these. With cotton socks they feel damp after a few hours and I’d typically end up changing socks multiple times per day. These Wright Socks ventilate my feet well and I can easily wear the same pair for more than 24 hours straight. No dampness or smelliness.I would not use these for running or hiking.

Work great, only ones I now trust.

I've been using these for about 5 years now after getting back into backpacking. I'm always trying out new gear, even stuff I know works fine like the Wrightsocks. This year did about a 70 mile trip and tried another brand to start. 8 hours and 10 miles into the first day start feeling a blisters in both feet due to moisture buildup. It was a bit too late at that point, but changed to the Wrightsocks, no blister issues the rest of the trip. Even wet didn't have any issues. Last time I'm going to try an alternative brand of socks at this point, if it's working great no reason to change.