Darn Tough Men's Chasing Waterfalls Micro Crew Lightweight
When you want everyday padding above a low boot collar
Cuff micro crew · 21.6 cm (8.5 in) on averagePadding cushion · lightweightBlend 54% nylon, 43% merino woolList £28 at Darn Tough
Men’s walking socks: every model sold in the UK, with large sizes
135 walking and hiking socks from the makers’ UK shops fit men: men’s models, and unisex socks whose charts print men’s sizes. For big feet, a chart’s last size matters more than the label.
All 135 socks that qualify
Chosen by the makers’ published facts, one sock per brand first.
1000 Mile Men’s Trek Repreve Twin Pack
When you want a light single-layer sock for walking, trail running and travel, two pairs to a pack
Cuff crewPadding padded zonesBlend 59% recycled nylon, 18% polyamideList £17.50 at 1000 Mile
Bridgedale Men's Lightweight Merino Performance 3/4 Crew
When you want everyday padding above a low boot collar
Cuff 3/4 crewPadding cushioning rating 3 of 5 · lightweightBlend 42% nylon, 29% merino wool, 19% polypropylene, 9% wool, 1% elastaneList £22 at Bridgedale
Falke Men's TK Compression Energy
When you want padding underfoot in a boot-height cuff
Cuff kneePadding medium-strong paddingBlend 40% polyamide, 28% virgin woolType Left and right fitList £52 at Falke
Icebreaker Men's Merino Hike+ Heavy Crew
When your boots have room for full cushioning
Cuff crewPadding extra cushion · heavyBlend 49% merino wool, 49% nylon, 2% elastaneType Left and right fitList £28.99 at Icebreaker
Norfolk Bruges Merino Wool Walking Toe Socks
When you want each toe in its own sleeve, so toes do not rub on long walks
Cuff crew lengthPadding not specified · lightweightBlend 45% merino wool, 45% acrylic, 9% polyamide, 1% elastaneType Toe sockList £24.99 at Norfolk
When you want light padding in a taller cuff
Cuff crewPadding light cushion · lightBlend 57% wool, 36% nylonList £20 at Point6
When you want padding underfoot in a boot-height cuff
Cuff mid lengthPadding targeted cushionBlend 37% nylon, 35% woolList £22 at Sealskinz
When you want padding underfoot in a low cuff
Cuff anklePadding targeted cushionBlend 55% merino wool, 40% nylonList £21 at Smartwool
Darn Tough Men's Close Encounters Micro Crew Midweight
When you want everyday padding above a low boot collar
Cuff micro crew · 21.6 cm (8.5 in) on averagePadding cushion · midweightBlend 58% merino wool, 39% nylonList £29 at Darn Tough
Darn Tough Men's Coolmax Hiker Boot Midweight
When you want a hiking sock without wool
Cuff boot · 27.9 cm (11 in) on averagePadding full cushion · midweightBlend 39% polyester, 30% nylonList £32 at Darn Tough
Darn Tough Men's Hiker Boot Full Cushion Midweight
When your boots have room for full cushioning
Cuff boot · 27.9 cm (11 in) on averagePadding full cushion · midweightBlend 66% merino wool, 32% nylonList £34 at Darn Tough
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Darn Tough Men's Hiker Boot Midweight
When you want padding underfoot in a boot-height cuff
Cuff boot · 27.9 cm (11 in) on averagePadding cushion · midweightBlend 64% merino wool, 33% nylonList £32 at Darn Tough
Darn Tough Men's Hiker Micro Crew Midweight Cushion
When you want cushion under the foot
Cuff micro crew · 21.6 cm (8.5 in) on averagePadding cushion · midweightBlend 61% merino wool, 36% nylonList £29 at Darn Tough
Darn Tough Men's Hiker Quarter Midweight
When you want padding underfoot in a low cuff
Cuff quarter · 14 cm (5.5 in) on averagePadding cushion · midweightBlend 59% merino wool, 38% nylonList £26 at Darn Tough
Darn Tough Men's Light Hiker Boot Lightweight
When you want padding underfoot in a boot-height cuff
Cuff boot · 27.9 cm (11 in) on averagePadding cushion · lightweightBlend 53% nylon, 42% merino woolList £30 at Darn Tough
Darn Tough Men's Light Hiker Micro Crew Lightweight Cushion
When you want targeted padding in a light knit
Cuff micro crew · 21.6 cm (8.5 in) on averagePadding light cushion · lightweightBlend 54% nylon, 43% merino woolList £28 at Darn Tough
Darn Tough Men's Light Hiker No Show Lightweight
When you want padding underfoot in a low cuff
Cuff no show · 8.9 cm (3.5 in) on averagePadding cushion · lightweightBlend 56% nylon, 41% merino woolList £23 at Darn Tough
Darn Tough Men's Light Hiker Quarter Lightweight
When you want padding underfoot in a low cuff
Cuff quarter · 14 cm (5.5 in) on averagePadding cushion · lightweightBlend 52% nylon, 44% merino woolList £25 at Darn Tough
Darn Tough Men's Mountaineering Micro Crew Heavyweight
When you want full cushioning in a shorter cuff
Cuff micro crew · 21.6 cm (8.5 in) on averagePadding full cushion · heavyweightBlend 73% merino wool, 25% nylonList £34 at Darn Tough
Darn Tough Men's Mountaineering Over-the-Calf Heavyweight
When your boots have room for full cushioning
Cuff over-the-calf · 43.2 cm (17 in) on averagePadding full cushion · heavyweightBlend 73% merino wool, 25% nylonList £40 at Darn Tough
Darn Tough Men's Number 2 Micro Crew Midweight
When you want everyday padding above a low boot collar
Cuff micro crew · 21.6 cm (8.5 in) on averagePadding cushion · midweightBlend 63% merino wool, 35% nylonList £29 at Darn Tough
Darn Tough Men's Sunset Ridge Micro Crew Lightweight
When you want everyday padding above a low boot collar
Cuff micro crew · 21.6 cm (8.5 in) on averagePadding cushion · lightweightBlend 52% nylon, 45% merino woolList £28 at Darn Tough
Darn Tough Men's Vangrizzle Boot Midweight
When you want padding underfoot in a boot-height cuff
Cuff boot · 27.9 cm (11 in) on averagePadding cushion · midweightBlend 61% merino wool, 37% nylonList £32 at Darn Tough
Darn Tough Men's Coolmax Hiker Micro Crew Midweight Cushion
When you are considering the Coolmax Hiker
Cuff micro crew · 21.6 cm (8.5 in) on averagePadding cushion · midweightBlend Fibre percentages not publishedList £28 at Darn Tough
Darn Tough Men's Willoughby Micro Crew Lightweight
When you want everyday padding above a low boot collar
Cuff micro crew · 21.6 cm (8.5 in) on averagePadding cushion · lightweightBlend Darn Tough prints 3 different blends for this model (44–45% merino); check the label on the colour you buy.List £28 at Darn Tough
1000 Mile Men’s Walk Repreve Single Layer Twin Pack
When you want a wool-free, cushioned single-layer walking sock, two pairs to a pack
Cuff calf lengthPadding padded heel and toeBlend 78% recycled nylon, 20% polyamideList £22 at 1000 Mile
1000 Mile Men’s Walking Sock (Twin Pack)
When you want a cushioned single-layer walking sock, two pairs to a pack
Cuff crewPadding padded heel and toeBlend 56% acrylic, 25% woolList £21 at 1000 Mile
Bridgedale Men's Lightweight Merino Performance Boot
When you want padding underfoot in a boot-height cuff
Cuff bootPadding cushioning rating 3 of 5 · lightweightBlend 35% nylon, 31% merino wool, 24% polypropylene, 9% wool, 1% elastaneList £23 at Bridgedale
Bridgedale Men's Midweight Merino Comfort Boot
When you want padding underfoot in a boot-height cuff
Cuff bootPadding cushioning rating 3.5 of 5 · midweightBlend 50% coolmax polyester, 27% merino wool, 22% nylon, 1% elastaneList £24 at Bridgedale
Bridgedale Men's Midweight Merino Performance Boot
When your boots have room for full cushioning
Cuff bootPadding cushioning rating 4 of 5 · midweightBlend 38% nylon, 26% wool, 18% merino wool, 17% polypropylene, 1% elastaneList £24 at Bridgedale
Bridgedale Men's Ultra Light Merino Performance Crew
When you want padding underfoot in a boot-height cuff
Cuff crewPadding cushioning rating 3 of 5 · ultralightBlend 55% nylon, 43% merino wool, 2% elastaneList £23 at Bridgedale
Bridgedale Men's Ultra Light T2 Merino Performance Low
When you want padding underfoot in a low cuff
Cuff lowPadding cushioning rating 3 of 5 · ultralightBlend 59% nylon, 39% merino wool, 2% elastaneList £20 at Bridgedale
Falke Men's TK Compression Stabilizing
When you want padding underfoot in a boot-height cuff
Cuff calfPadding medium-strong paddingBlend 39% polypropylene, 28% virgin woolType Left and right fitList £30 at Falke
When your boots have room for full cushioning
Cuff calfPadding extra strong paddingBlend 34% acrylic, 29% polypropyleneType Left and right fitList £36 at Falke
When your boots have room for full cushioning
Cuff calfPadding extra strong paddingBlend 42% polypropylene, 25% acrylicType Left and right fitList £28 at Falke
Falke Men's TK1 Adventure Cool
When you want a hiking sock without wool
Cuff calfPadding extra strong paddingBlend 45% polypropylene, 30% lyocellType Left and right fitList £28 at Falke
Falke Men's TK1 Adventure Wool
When your boots have room for full cushioning
Cuff calfPadding extra strong paddingBlend 70% virgin merino wool, 30% polyamideType Left and right fitList £31 at Falke
Falke Men's TK2 Explore Compression
When you want a 14–16 mmHg compression sock
Cuff calfPadding medium-strong paddingBlend 40% polypropylene, 29% virgin woolType Left and right fitList £30 at Falke
When you want a hiking sock without wool
Cuff calfPadding medium-strong paddingBlend 36% polypropylene, 33% lyocellType Left and right fitList £28 at Falke
Falke Men's TK2 Explore Cool Short
When you want a hiking sock without wool
Cuff high anklePadding medium-strong paddingBlend 42% polypropylene, 30% lyocellType Left and right fitList £25 at Falke
When you want padding underfoot in a boot-height cuff
Cuff calfPadding medium-strong paddingBlend 43% polypropylene, 22% polyamideType Left and right fitList £28 at Falke
Falke Men's TK2 Explore Melange
When you want padding underfoot in a boot-height cuff
Cuff calfPadding medium-strong paddingBlend 45% polypropylene, 32% virgin woolType Left and right fitList £28 at Falke
Falke Men's TK2 Explore Sensitive
When you want padding underfoot in a boot-height cuff
Cuff calfPadding medium-strong paddingBlend 45% polypropylene, 20% acrylicType Left and right fitList £28 at Falke
When you want padding underfoot in a low cuff
Cuff high anklePadding medium-strong paddingBlend 49% polypropylene, 20% acrylicType Left and right fitList £25 at Falke
When you want padding underfoot in a boot-height cuff
Cuff calfPadding medium-strong paddingBlend 70% virgin merino wool, 30% polyamideType Left and right fitList £31 at Falke
Falke Men's TK2 Explore Wool Short
When you want padding underfoot in a low cuff
Cuff high anklePadding medium-strong paddingBlend 73% virgin wool, 27% polyamideType Left and right fitList £27 at Falke
Falke Men's TK2 Explore Wool Silk
When you want padding underfoot in a boot-height cuff
Cuff calfPadding medium-strong paddingBlend 60% virgin wool, 27% polyamide, 12% silk, 1% elastaneType Left and right fitList £35 at Falke
Falke Men's TK2 Explore, 16474
When you want padding underfoot in a boot-height cuff
Cuff calfPadding medium-strong paddingBlend 40% polypropylene, 28% acrylicType Left and right fitList £28 at Falke
When you want light padding in a taller cuff
Cuff calfPadding light paddingBlend 38% virgin wool, 34% polypropyleneType Left and right fitList £26 at Falke
Falke Men's TK5 Wander Cool Short
When you want a hiking sock without wool
Cuff high anklePadding light paddingBlend 45% polypropylene, 23% lyocellType Left and right fitList £25 at Falke
Falke Men's TK5 Wander Invisible
When you want a light, low sock for trail shoes
Cuff invisiblePadding light paddingBlend 45% polypropylene, 25% woolType Left and right fitList £23 at Falke
When you want a light, low sock for trail shoes
Cuff high anklePadding light paddingBlend 40% polypropylene, 35% virgin woolType Left and right fitList £25 at Falke
Icebreaker Men's Merino Hike+ Light Crew
When you want light padding in a taller cuff
Cuff crewPadding light cushion · lightBlend 60% merino wool, 38% nylon, 2% elastaneType Left and right fitList £25.99 at Icebreaker
Icebreaker Men's Merino Hike+ Light Mini Light Cushion
When you want a light, low sock for trail shoes
Cuff miniPadding light cushion · lightBlend 60% merino wool, 38% nylon, 2% elastaneType Left and right fitList £23.99 at Icebreaker
Icebreaker Men's Merino Hike+ Liner Crew
When you want a thin liner under your hiking sock
Cuff crewPadding not specifiedBlend 59% merino wool, 38% nylon, 3% elastaneType Sock linerList £19.99 at Icebreaker
Icebreaker Men's Merino Hike+ Medium Crew, IB0A578M0OS
When you want an anatomical sock with 56% merino
Cuff crewPadding targeted cushion · mediumBlend 56% merino wool, 42% polyamide, 2% elastaneType Left and right fitList £26.99 at Icebreaker
Icebreaker Men's Merino Hike+ Mountaineer Mid Calf
When your boots have room for full cushioning
Cuff mid calfPadding full cushionBlend 80% merino wool, 19% nylon, 1% elastaneList £29.99 at Icebreaker
Icebreaker Men's Merino Hike+ Ultralight Crew
When you want padding underfoot in a boot-height cuff
Cuff crewPadding targeted cushion · ultralightBlend 59% merino wool, 38% nylon, 3% elastaneType Left and right fitList £24.99 at Icebreaker
Icebreaker Men's Merino Hike+ Ultralight Quarter
When you want padding underfoot in a low cuff
Cuff quarterPadding targeted cushion · ultralightBlend 57% merino wool, 40% nylon, 3% elastaneType Left and right fitList £23.99 at Icebreaker
Icebreaker Men's Merino Multisport Light Micro
When you want a low sock for trail shoes
Cuff microPadding not specified · lightBlend 63% merino wool, 35% nylon, 2% spandexList £20.99 at Icebreaker
Icebreaker Men's Merino Multisport Light Mini
When you want a low sock for trail shoes
Cuff miniPadding not specified · lightBlend 63% merino wool, 35% nylon, 2% spandexList £21.99 at Icebreaker
Norfolk Gabby Merino Wool and Bamboo Fully Cushioned Thermal Outdoor Socks
When you want a soft, fully cushioned sock for cold walks in boots
Cuff crew lengthPadding full cushionBlend 37% merino wool, 33% bamboo, 28% polyamide, 2% lycraList £26.99 at Norfolk
Norfolk Ibex Quick-Dry Coolmax® & Wool Cushioned Outdoor Socks
When you want a quick-drying sock with some wool and a padded heel, for walks in shoes
Cuff ankle lengthPadding zoned cushioningBlend 42% coolmax polyester, 20% wool, 20% polypropylene, 16% polyamide, 2% elastaneList £19.99 at Norfolk
Norfolk Leonardo Copper Resistex® Copper & Merino Wool Mid Weight Cushioned Walking Socks, 2 pairs
When you want the cushioned Leonardo with copper yarn in the blend
Cuff crew lengthPadding half cushion · mid weightBlend 58% merino wool, 20% polyamide, 13% polypropylene, 7% copper, 2% elastaneList £32.99 at Norfolk
Norfolk Leonardo Merino Wool Mid Weight Cushioned Walking Socks, 2 pairs
When you want a cushioned merino walking sock for boots, on everyday and long walks
Cuff crew lengthPadding half cushion · mid weightBlend 60% merino wool, 20% polyamide, 18% polypropylene, 2% elastaneList £31.99 at Norfolk
Norfolk Leonardo QTR Merino Wool Mid Weight Cushioned Quarter Walking Socks, 2 pairs
When you want a cushioned merino sock that stops just above the ankle, for walking shoes or the bike
Cuff quarter lengthPadding cushioned foot bottom · mid weightBlend 60% merino wool, 20% polyamide, 18% polypropylene, 2% elastaneList £26.99 at Norfolk
Norfolk Nasuh 2.0 Fully Cushioned Reinforced Climayarn Heavy Walking Socks
When you want Norfolk’s warmest sock, for winter treks and standing still in the cold
Cuff crew lengthPadding full cushion · heavy weightBlend 45% wool, 38% acrylicList £25.99 at Norfolk
Norfolk Nasuh Fully Cushioned Thermal Expedition Socks with Climayarn
When you want a thick thermal sock for cold-weather walks in boots
Cuff crew lengthPadding full cushion · heavy weightBlend 50% wool, 22% polypropyleneList £22.99 at Norfolk
Norfolk Nordique Merino Wool Fully Cushioned Thermal Outdoor Socks
When you want a thick, fully cushioned thermal sock for cold days in boots
Cuff crew lengthPadding full cushion · heavy weightBlend 45% wool, 45% acrylic, 9% polyamide, 1% elastaneList £24.99 at Norfolk
Norfolk Orlando Long Merino Wool Mid Weight Cushioned Hiking Socks
When you want a long sock up to the knee, for tall boots, gaiters or wet grass
Cuff below the kneePadding zoned cushioning · mid weightBlend 60% wool, 23% polyamide, 15% polypropylene, 2% lycraList £17.95 at Norfolk
Norfolk Sheldon Copper Resistex® Copper & Merino Wool Lightweight Crew Walking Socks, 2 pairs
When you want a light merino walking sock with copper yarn, in UK 6–8
Cuff crew lengthPadding not specified · lightweightBlend 48% merino wool, 43% polyamide, 7% copper, 2% elastaneList £29.99 at Norfolk
Norfolk Sheldon Lowcut Merino Wool Lighter Weight Walking Socks, 2 pairs
When you want a light, low-cut merino sock for trail shoes in warm weather
Cuff low-cutPadding not specified · lighter weightBlend 60% merino wool, 20% polyamide, 18% polypropylene, 2% elastaneList £19.99 at Norfolk
Norfolk Sheldon Merino Wool Light Weight Walking Socks, 2 pairs
When you want a light wool walking sock for spring, summer and autumn walks in boots
Cuff crew lengthPadding no terry cushion · light weightBlend 60% wool, 20% polyester, 18% polyamide, 2% elastaneList £23.99 at Norfolk
Norfolk Sheldon QTR Merino Wool Light Weight Walking Socks, 2 pairs
When you want a light wool sock that stops just above the ankle, for walking shoes in warm weather
Cuff quarter lengthPadding no terry cushion · light weightBlend 60% wool, 20% polyester, 18% polyamide, 2% elastaneList £21.99 at Norfolk
Norfolk Voyager 2.0 Fully Cushioned Reinforced Thermal Merino Wool Hiking Socks
When you want a thick, warm sock for winter walking and long days in heavy boots
Cuff crew lengthPadding full cushion · heavy weightBlend 50% merino wool, 33% polypropylene, 10% polyamide, 5% acrylic, 2% elastaneList £27.99 at Norfolk
When you want light padding in a taller cuff
Cuff crewPadding light cushion · lightBlend 60% wool, 35% nylonList £20 at Point6
Sealskinz Morston Ankle Length
When you want a hiking sock without wool
Cuff ankle lengthPadding targeted cushion · lightweightBlend 80% polycolon, 17% nylonList £17 at Sealskinz
When you want a taller cuff for boots
Cuff height not publishedPadding not specifiedBlend 42% merino wool, 42% acrylicList £15 at Sealskinz
When you want a hiking sock without wool
Cuff height not publishedPadding not specifiedBlend 100% cottonList £95 at Sealskinz
When you want a hiking sock without wool
Cuff mid lengthPadding targeted cushion · lightweightBlend 80% polycolon, 17% nylonList £20 at Sealskinz
When you want a hiking sock without wool
Cuff mid lengthPadding not specified · lightweightBlend 42% coolmax polyester, 38% cottonList £16 at Sealskinz
Sealskinz Wheatacre Mid Length
When you want a hiking sock without wool
Cuff mid lengthPadding not specified · lightweightBlend 42% coolmax polyester, 38% cottonList £16 at Sealskinz
Smartwool Hike Ankle Light Cushion, SW001611
When you prefer a lower cuff in trail shoes
Cuff anklePadding light cushionBlend 58% merino wool, 40% nylonList £21.99 at Smartwool
Smartwool Hike Classic Edition Crew
When you want light padding in a taller cuff
Cuff crewPadding light cushionBlend 67% merino wool, 32% nylonList £21.99 at Smartwool
Smartwool Hike Classic Edition Crew Extra Cushion, SW013100
When your footwear has space for extra cushioning
Cuff crewPadding extra cushion · heavy thicknessBlend 70% merino wool, 29% nylonList £24.99 at Smartwool
Smartwool Hike Classic Edition Crew Full Cushion, SW013000
When you want full cushioning in a crew
Cuff crewPadding full cushion · medium thicknessBlend 66% merino wool, 33% nylonList £22.99 at Smartwool
Smartwool Hike Classic Edition Liner Crew
When you want a thin liner under your hiking sock
Cuff crewPadding no cushionBlend 60% merino wool, 38% nylonType Sock linerList £17.99 at Smartwool
Smartwool Hike Classic Edition Second Cut Ankle
When you want a light, low sock for trail shoes
Cuff anklePadding light cushionBlend 39% merino wool, 31% fibre the maker doesn’t nameList £19.99 at Smartwool
Smartwool Hike Classic Edition Second Cut Crew Extra Cushion
When your boots have room for full cushioning
Cuff crewPadding extra cushionBlend 38% merino wool, 38% fibre the maker doesn’t nameList £25.99 at Smartwool
Smartwool Hike Classic Edition Second Cut Crew Full Cushion
When your boots have room for full cushioning
Cuff crewPadding full cushionBlend 39% merino wool, 32% fibre the maker doesn’t nameList £23.99 at Smartwool
Smartwool Hike Classic Edition Second Cut Crew Light Cushion
When you want light padding in a taller cuff
Cuff crewPadding light cushionBlend 41% merino wool, 32% fibre the maker doesn’t nameList £21.99 at Smartwool
Smartwool Hike Crew Light Cushion
When you want light padding in a taller cuff
Cuff crewPadding light cushionBlend 58% merino wool, 40% nylonList £23.99 at Smartwool
Smartwool Hike Crew Targeted Cushion
When you want padding underfoot in a boot-height cuff
Cuff crewPadding targeted cushionBlend 54% merino wool, 43% recycled nylonList £24 at Smartwool
Smartwool Hike Full Cushion Crew
When your boots have room for full cushioning
Cuff crewPadding full cushionBlend 64% merino wool, 34% recycled nylonList £27 at Smartwool
Smartwool Hike Lolo Trail Crew
When your boots have room for full cushioning
Cuff crewPadding full cushionBlend 63% merino wool, 35% nylonList £25.99 at Smartwool
Smartwool Hike Low Ankle Light Cushion
When you want a light, low sock for trail shoes
Cuff low anklePadding light cushionBlend 59% merino wool, 39% nylonList £19.99 at Smartwool
Smartwool Hike Low Ankle Targeted Cushion
When you want padding underfoot in a low cuff
Cuff low anklePadding targeted cushionBlend 54% merino wool, 43% nylonList £18.99 at Smartwool
Smartwool Hike Mid Crew Light Cushion
When you want light padding above a low boot collar
Cuff mid crewPadding light cushionBlend 59% merino wool, 39% nylonList £22.99 at Smartwool
Smartwool Hike Mid Crew Targeted Cushion
When you want everyday padding above a low boot collar
Cuff mid crewPadding targeted cushionBlend 51% merino wool, 45% nylonList £21.99 at Smartwool
Smartwool Hike Mountain Myth Print Crew
When you want padding underfoot in a boot-height cuff
Cuff crewPadding targeted cushionBlend 52% merino wool, 43% nylonList £23.99 at Smartwool
When you want light padding in a taller cuff
Cuff crewPadding light cushionBlend 57% merino wool, 40% nylonList £23.99 at Smartwool
Smartwool Hike Striped Mid Crew
When you want light padding above a low boot collar
Cuff mid crewPadding light cushionBlend 57% merino wool, 40% nylonList £22.99 at Smartwool
Smartwool Hike Trail Trekker Print Crew
When you want padding underfoot in a boot-height cuff
Cuff crewPadding targeted cushionBlend 52% merino wool, 43% nylonList £23.99 at Smartwool
Smartwool Hike Valley View Crew
When you want light padding in a taller cuff
Cuff crewPadding light cushionBlend 55% merino wool, 43% recycled nylonList £23.99 at Smartwool
Smartwool Mountaineer Classic Edition Crew
When your boots have room for full cushioning
Cuff crewPadding max cushionBlend 74% merino wool, 25% nylonList £26.99 at Smartwool
Smartwool Mountaineer Classic Edition Second Cut Crew
When your boots have room for full cushioning
Cuff crewPadding max cushionBlend 41% merino wool, 41% fibre the maker doesn’t nameList £27.99 at Smartwool
Smartwool Mountaineer Tall Crew
When your boots have room for full cushioning
Cuff tall crewPadding max cushionBlend 72% merino wool, 27% nylonList £29.99 at Smartwool
1000 Mile Men’s All Terrain Repreve Sock
When you want a close-fitting, wool-free double layer for rough ground and steep slopes
Cuff crewPadding double-layerBlend Separate blends for each layerType Built-in double layerList £14 at 1000 Mile
1000 Mile Men’s Approach Repreve Double Layer Sock
When you want a double layer for warm-weather walks in approach shoes, trail shoes or light boots
Cuff crewPadding double-layerBlend Separate blends for each layerType Built-in double layerList £15.50 at 1000 Mile
1000 Mile Men’s Fusion Double Layer Walking Sock
When you want blister protection and padding in one sock for walks in boots from autumn to spring
Cuff mid-calfPadding padded zonesBlend Separate blends for each layerType Built-in double layerList £18 at 1000 Mile
1000 Mile Men’s Fusion Repreve Walking Sock
When you want the padded double layer in recycled yarn, for three- and four-season walking
Cuff mid-calfPadding padded zonesBlend Separate blends for each layerType Built-in double layerList £18.50 at 1000 Mile
1000 Mile Men’s Lightweight Double Layer Walking Sock
When you want a thinner double layer for three-season walking in any boot
Cuff mid-calfPadding double-layer · lightweightBlend Separate blends for each layerType Built-in double layerList £15.50 at 1000 Mile
1000 Mile Men’s Lightweight Walking Sock
When you want a thinner double layer in recycled yarn for three-season walking
Cuff mid-calfPadding double-layer · lightweightBlend Separate blends for each layerType Built-in double layerList £16.50 at 1000 Mile
1000 Mile Men’s Liner Sock Repreve
When you want a thin double-layer liner under a thick walking sock, or a sock on its own in summer
Cuff crewPadding linerBlend Separate blends for each layerType Sock linerList £16 at 1000 Mile
Bridgedale StormSock Lightweight Ankle
When you want a waterproof membrane for wet trails
Cuff anklePadding un-cushioned lining · lightweightBlend Separate blends for each layerType Waterproof membraneList £34.50 at Bridgedale
Bridgedale StormSock Lightweight Boot
When you want a waterproof membrane for wet trails
Cuff bootPadding un-cushioned lining · lightweightBlend Separate blends for each layerType Waterproof membraneList £37.50 at Bridgedale
Bridgedale StormSock Midweight Boot
When you want a waterproof membrane for wet trails
Cuff bootPadding cushioning rating 3 of 5 · midweightBlend Separate blends for each layerType Waterproof membraneList £41 at Bridgedale
Bridgedale StormSock Midweight Knee
When you want a waterproof membrane for wet trails
Cuff kneePadding cushioning rating 3 of 5 · midweightBlend Separate blends for each layerType Waterproof membraneList £45 at Bridgedale
Norfolk Avery Double Layer Quarter Length Walking Socks – Merino Wool & Prolen® Inner, 2 pairs
When you want a thin double-layer sock against blisters, for walking shoes or light boots
Cuff quarter lengthPadding no cushion · lightweightBlend Separate blends for each layerType Built-in double layerList £26.99 at Norfolk
Sealskinz Bircham Ankle Length
When you want a waterproof membrane for wet trails
Cuff ankle lengthPadding not specified · midweightBlend Separate blends for each layerType Waterproof membraneList £37 at Sealskinz
When you want a waterproof membrane for wet trails
Cuff mid lengthPadding not specified · midweightBlend Separate blends for each layerType Waterproof membraneList £45 at Sealskinz
When you want a waterproof membrane for wet trails
Cuff ankle lengthPadding not specified · midweightBlend Separate blends for each layerType Waterproof membraneList £39 at Sealskinz
When you want a waterproof membrane for wet trails
Cuff ankle lengthPadding not specifiedBlend Separate blends for each layerType Waterproof membraneList £35 at Sealskinz
When you want a waterproof membrane for wet trails
Cuff mid lengthPadding not specified · midweightBlend Separate blends for each layerType Waterproof membraneList £50 at Sealskinz
When you want a waterproof membrane for wet trails
Cuff mid lengthPadding not specified · midweightBlend Separate blends for each layerType Waterproof membraneList £42 at Sealskinz
Sealskinz Runton Waterproof Cold Weather Mid Length with Hydrostop
When you are considering a membrane sock
Cuff mid-calfPadding not specified · cold weather labelBlend Separate blends for each layerType Waterproof membraneList £50 at Sealskinz
When you want a waterproof membrane for wet trails
Cuff mid lengthPadding not specifiedBlend Separate blends for each layerType Waterproof membraneList £40 at Sealskinz
Sealskinz Stanfield Mid Length
When you want a waterproof membrane for wet trails
Cuff mid lengthPadding not specified · heavyweightBlend Separate blends for each layerType Waterproof membraneList £50 at Sealskinz
When you want a waterproof membrane for wet trails
Cuff mid lengthPadding not specified · midweightBlend Separate blends for each layerType Waterproof membraneList £45 at Sealskinz
Sealskinz Surlingham Ankle Length
When you want a waterproof membrane for wet trails
Cuff ankle lengthPadding not specified · midweightBlend Separate blends for each layerType Waterproof membraneList £37 at Sealskinz
Sealskinz Surlingham Mid Length
When you want a waterproof membrane for wet trails
Cuff mid lengthPadding not specified · midweightBlend Separate blends for each layerType Waterproof membraneList £42 at Sealskinz
When you want a waterproof membrane for wet trails
Cuff mid lengthPadding not specifiedBlend Separate blends for each layerType Waterproof membraneList £37 at Sealskinz
Sealskinz Worstead Knee Length
When you want a waterproof membrane for wet trails
Cuff knee lengthPadding not specified · midweightBlend Separate blends for each layerType Waterproof membraneList £55 at Sealskinz
Sealskinz Wretham Ankle Length
When you want a waterproof membrane for wet trails
Cuff ankle lengthPadding not specifiedBlend Separate blends for each layerType Waterproof membraneList £33 at Sealskinz
Large sizes, chart by chart
Darn Tough’s men’s and unisex chart runs to XXL, UK 15 to 16, and Smartwool’s unisex chart to XXL, UK 14 to 16.5. Falke’s men’s sizes end at 49–50 (UK 13 to 14), Sealskinz’s at XL (UK 12 to 14), Icebreaker’s men’s Hike chart at XL (UK 12 to 13.5) and Point6’s at XL (UK 11 to 13.5); Bridgedale’s XL starts at UK 12. A size in the chart does not mean every model is made in it, so check the exact model in the size finder.
Cuff heights
Darn Tough’s men’s micro crews average 21.6 cm (8.5 in) from heel to cuff and its men’s boot socks 27.9 cm (11 in). Falke, Smartwool, Icebreaker and Bridgedale name their heights (calf, crew, boot) without a measurement. Whatever the name, the cuff should stand above the collar of your boots: the sock height guide shows how the makers’ heights compare.
Merino, wool or synthetic
Most men’s socks here carry merino: Darn Tough’s, Smartwool’s, Icebreaker’s and Bridgedale’s. Falke’s TK socks mix polypropylene, acrylic and wool, or use virgin wool, and its Cool models use lyocell. Sealskinz’s waterproof socks are a membrane between two knits. Each sock’s page and row show its whole blend.
Padding for your boots
Full or extra padding fills a roomy boot and suits cold days; a light sock leaves room in a close-fitting boot or a trail shoe. The makers’ padding words are their own, not one scale: the cushioning guide decodes them brand by brand.
