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 43% merino wool, 54% nylonList £28 at Darn Tough
Merino walking socks: every model sold in the UK, with its merino share
146 walking and hiking socks from the makers’ UK shops contain merino, from 18 to 80% of the blend. 89 of them are half or more merino, 32 are merino blends with 30 to 49% merino, 6 have less than 30% merino and 19 are layered socks with merino in one layer. None is pure merino, so compare the rest of the blend, the padding and the care as well.
All 146 socks that qualify
Chosen by the makers’ published facts, one sock per brand first.
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 29% merino wool, 9% wool, 42% nylon, 19% polypropylene, 1% elastaneList £22 at Bridgedale
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
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 a taller cuff for boots
Cuff height not publishedPadding not specifiedBlend 42% merino wool, 42% acrylicList £15 at Sealskinz
When you want padding underfoot in a low cuff
Cuff anklePadding targeted cushionBlend 55% merino wool, 40% nylonList £21 at Smartwool
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 Outer: 30% merino wool, 46% nylonType Built-in double layerList £18 at 1000 Mile
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 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
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
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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 42% merino wool, 53% nylonList £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 43% merino wool, 54% nylonList £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 41% merino wool, 56% nylonList £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 44% merino wool, 52% nylonList £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 45% merino wool, 52% nylonList £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 Women's Bear Town Micro Crew Lightweight
When you want everyday padding above a low boot collar
Cuff micro crew · 19.1 cm (7.5 in) on averagePadding cushion · lightweightBlend 43% merino wool, 54% nylonList £28 at Darn Tough
Darn Tough Women's Gatewood Boot Midweight
When your boots have room for full cushioning
Cuff boot · 26.7 cm (10.5 in) on averagePadding full cushion · midweightBlend 67% merino wool, 30% nylonList £34 at Darn Tough
Darn Tough Women's Heady Betty Micro Crew Lightweight
When you want everyday padding above a low boot collar
Cuff micro crew · 19.1 cm (7.5 in) on averagePadding cushion · lightweightBlend 47% merino wool, 50% nylonList £28 at Darn Tough
Darn Tough Women's Hiker Boot Full Cushion Midweight
When your boots have room for full cushioning
Cuff boot · 26.7 cm (10.5 in) on averagePadding full cushion · midweightBlend 69% merino wool, 27% nylonList £34 at Darn Tough
Darn Tough Women's Hiker Micro Crew Midweight Cushion
When you want the women’s Hiker construction
Cuff micro crew · 19.1 cm (7.5 in) on averagePadding cushion · midweightBlend 59% merino wool, 39% nylonList £29 at Darn Tough
Darn Tough Women'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, 39% nylonList £26 at Darn Tough
Darn Tough Women's Light Hiker Boot Lightweight
When you want padding underfoot in a boot-height cuff
Cuff boot · 26.7 cm (10.5 in) on averagePadding cushion · lightweightBlend 44% merino wool, 53% nylonList £30 at Darn Tough
Darn Tough Women's Light Hiker Micro Crew Lightweight Cushion
When a shorter micro crew suits your footwear
Cuff micro crew · 19.1 cm (7.5 in) on averagePadding light cushion · lightweightBlend 43% merino wool, 54% nylonList £28 at Darn Tough
Darn Tough Women's Light Hiker No Show Lightweight
When you want padding underfoot in a low cuff
Cuff no show · 7 cm (2.75 in) on averagePadding cushion · lightweightBlend 43% merino wool, 54% nylonList £23 at Darn Tough
Darn Tough Women'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 44% merino wool, 52% nylonList £25 at Darn Tough
Darn Tough Women's Mellow Mushrooms Micro Crew Lightweight
When you want everyday padding above a low boot collar
Cuff micro crew · 19.1 cm (7.5 in) on averagePadding cushion · lightweightBlend 42% merino wool, 54% nylonList £28 at Darn Tough
Darn Tough Women's Northwoods Micro Crew Midweight
When you want everyday padding above a low boot collar
Cuff micro crew · 19.1 cm (7.5 in) on averagePadding cushion · midweightBlend 58% merino wool, 40% nylonList £29 at Darn Tough
Darn Tough Women's Treeline Micro Crew Midweight
When you want everyday padding above a low boot collar
Cuff micro crew · 19.1 cm (7.5 in) on averagePadding cushion · midweightBlend 63% merino wool, 35% nylonList £29 at Darn Tough
Darn Tough Women's Vanna Grizzle Boot Midweight
When you want padding underfoot in a boot-height cuff
Cuff boot · 26.7 cm (10.5 in) on averagePadding cushion · midweightBlend 60% merino wool, 38% nylonList £32 at Darn Tough
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 31% merino wool, 9% wool, 35% nylon, 24% polypropylene, 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 27% merino wool, 50% coolmax polyester, 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 18% merino wool, 26% wool, 38% nylon, 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 43% merino wool, 55% nylon, 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 39% merino wool, 59% nylon, 2% elastaneList £20 at Bridgedale
Bridgedale Women'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 29% merino wool, 9% wool, 42% nylon, 19% polypropylene, 1% elastaneList £22 at Bridgedale
Bridgedale Women's Lightweight Merino Performance Boot
When you want padding underfoot in a boot-height cuff
Cuff bootPadding cushioning rating 3 of 5 · lightweightBlend 31% merino wool, 9% wool, 35% nylon, 24% polypropylene, 1% elastaneList £23 at Bridgedale
Bridgedale Women's Midweight Merino Comfort Boot
When you want padding underfoot in a boot-height cuff
Cuff bootPadding cushioning rating 3.5 of 5 · midweightBlend 27% merino wool, 50% coolmax polyester, 22% nylon, 1% elastaneList £24 at Bridgedale
Bridgedale Women's Midweight Merino Performance Boot
When your boots have room for full cushioning
Cuff bootPadding cushioning rating 4 of 5 · midweightBlend 18% merino wool, 26% wool, 38% nylon, 17% polypropylene, 1% elastaneList £24 at Bridgedale
Bridgedale Women's Ultra Light Merino Performance 3/4 Crew
When you want everyday padding above a low boot collar
Cuff 3/4 crewPadding cushioning rating 3 of 5 · ultralightBlend 43% merino wool, 55% nylon, 2% elastaneList £23 at Bridgedale
Darn Tough Women's Mountaineering Micro Crew Heavyweight Full Cushion
When you have room for full terry cushioning
Cuff micro crewPadding full cushion · heavyweightBlend 73% merino wool, 25% nylonList £35 at Darn Tough
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 Women'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 Women's TK2 Explore Wool
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
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
Icebreaker Women's Merino Hike+ Heavy Crew
When your boots have room for full cushioning
Cuff crewPadding extra cushion · heavyBlend 62% merino wool, 36% nylon, 2% elastaneType Left and right fitList £28.99 at Icebreaker
Icebreaker Women'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 Women's Merino Hike+ Light Mini
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 Women'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 Women's Merino Hike+ Medium Crew
When you want padding underfoot in a boot-height cuff
Cuff crewPadding medium cushion · mediumBlend 58% merino wool, 40% nylon, 2% elastaneType Left and right fitList £26.99 at Icebreaker
Icebreaker Women's Merino Hike+ Mountaineer Mid Calf
When your boots have room for full cushioning
Cuff mid calfPadding full cushionBlend 59% merino wool, 38% nylon, 3% elastaneList £29.99 at Icebreaker
Icebreaker Women'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 Women's Merino Hike+ Ultralight Quarter
When you want padding underfoot in a low cuff
Cuff quarterPadding targeted cushion · ultralightBlend 55% merino wool, 41% nylon, 3% elastaneType Left and right fitList £23.99 at Icebreaker
Icebreaker Women's Merino Multisport Light Micro
When you want a low sock for trail shoes
Cuff microPadding not specified · lightBlend 59% merino wool, 39% nylon, 2% spandexList £20.99 at Icebreaker
Icebreaker Women's Merino Multisport Light Mini
When you want a low sock for trail shoes
Cuff miniPadding not specified · lightBlend 59% merino wool, 39% 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 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 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 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
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
Smartwool Women's Hike Ankle Light Cushion
When you want a light, low sock for trail shoes
Cuff anklePadding light cushionBlend 59% merino wool, 39% nylonList £21.99 at Smartwool
Smartwool Women's Hike Ankle Targeted Cushion
When you want padding underfoot in a low cuff
Cuff anklePadding targeted cushionBlend 53% merino wool, 42% nylonList £20.99 at Smartwool
Smartwool Women's Hike Classic Edition Crew Full Cushion
When your boots have room for full cushioning
Cuff crewPadding full cushionBlend 65% merino wool, 34% nylonList £22.99 at Smartwool
Smartwool Women's Hike Classic Edition Crew Light Cushion
When you want light padding in a taller cuff
Cuff crewPadding light cushionBlend 67% merino wool, 32% nylonList £21.99 at Smartwool
Smartwool Women's Hike Crew Light Cushion
When you want light padding in a taller cuff
Cuff crewPadding light cushionBlend 59% merino wool, 39% nylonList £23.99 at Smartwool
Smartwool Women's Hike Crew Mid Crew
When you want full cushioning in a shorter cuff
Cuff mid crewPadding full cushionBlend 62% merino wool, 36% nylonList £25.99 at Smartwool
Smartwool Women's Hike Crew Targeted Cushion
When you want padding underfoot in a boot-height cuff
Cuff crewPadding targeted cushionBlend 53% merino wool, 42% nylonList £22.99 at Smartwool
Smartwool Women's Hike Fox Meadow Mid Crew
When you want light padding above a low boot collar
Cuff mid crewPadding light cushionBlend 57% merino wool, 41% recycled nylonList £22.99 at Smartwool
Smartwool Women's 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 Women's Hike Lunar Trek Crew
When you want padding underfoot in a boot-height cuff
Cuff crewPadding targeted cushionBlend 51% merino wool, 44% recycled nylonList £22.99 at Smartwool
Smartwool Women's Hike Margarita Ankle
When you want a light, low sock for trail shoes
Cuff anklePadding light cushionBlend 58% merino wool, 40% nylonList £21.99 at Smartwool
Smartwool Women's Hike Margarita Crew
When you want light padding in a taller cuff
Cuff crewPadding light cushionBlend 58% merino wool, 39% nylonList £23.99 at Smartwool
Smartwool Women's Hike Mid Crew Light Cushion
When you want light padding above a low boot collar
Cuff mid crewPadding light cushionBlend 58% merino wool, 40% nylonList £22.99 at Smartwool
Smartwool Women's Hike Mid Crew Targeted Cushion
When you want everyday padding above a low boot collar
Cuff mid crewPadding targeted cushionBlend 50% merino wool, 44% nylonList £21.99 at Smartwool
Smartwool Women's Hike Mountain Moon Crew
When you want light padding in a taller cuff
Cuff crewPadding light cushionBlend 56% merino wool, 42% nylonList £23.99 at Smartwool
Smartwool Women's Hike Mountain Sunrise Print Crew
When you want padding underfoot in a boot-height cuff
Cuff crewPadding targeted cushionBlend 51% merino wool, 43% nylonList £23.99 at Smartwool
Smartwool Women's Hike Saturnsphere Crew
When your boots have room for full cushioning
Cuff crewPadding full cushionBlend 62% merino wool, 36% nylonList £25.99 at Smartwool
Smartwool Women's Hike Tube Stripe Crew
When you want light padding in a taller cuff
Cuff crewPadding light cushionBlend 57% merino wool, 40% nylonList £25 at Smartwool
Smartwool Women's 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
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 Outer: 39% merino wool, 59% nylonType Built-in double layerList £15.50 at 1000 Mile
1000 Mile Women’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 Outer: 30% merino wool, 46% nylonType Built-in double layerList £10.80–£18 at 1000 Mile
1000 Mile Women’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 Outer: 39% merino wool, 59% nylonType Built-in double layerList £15.50 at 1000 Mile
Bridgedale StormSock Lightweight Ankle
When you want a waterproof membrane for wet trails
Cuff anklePadding un-cushioned lining · lightweightBlend Inner: 45% merino wool, 45% polyesterType 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 Inner: 45% merino wool, 45% polyesterType 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 Inner: 54% merino wool, 36% polyesterType 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 Inner: 54% merino wool, 36% polyesterType 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 Outer: 60% merino wool, 20% polyamide, 18% polypropylene, 2% elastaneType 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 Inner: 36% merino wool, 36% acrylicType Waterproof membraneList £37 at Sealskinz
When you want a waterproof membrane for wet trails
Cuff mid lengthPadding not specified · midweightBlend Inner: 36% merino wool, 36% acrylicType Waterproof membraneList £45 at Sealskinz
When you want a waterproof membrane for wet trails
Cuff ankle lengthPadding not specified · midweightBlend Inner: 36% merino wool, 36% acrylicType Waterproof membraneList £39 at Sealskinz
When you want a waterproof membrane for wet trails
Cuff mid lengthPadding not specified · midweightBlend Inner: 50% merino wool, 50% acrylicType Waterproof membraneList £50 at Sealskinz
When you want a waterproof membrane for wet trails
Cuff mid lengthPadding not specified · midweightBlend Inner: 36% merino wool, 36% acrylicType Waterproof membraneList £42 at Sealskinz
Sealskinz Stanfield Mid Length
When you want a waterproof membrane for wet trails
Cuff mid lengthPadding not specified · heavyweightBlend Inner: 41% merino wool, 41% acrylicType Waterproof membraneList £50 at Sealskinz
When you want a waterproof membrane for wet trails
Cuff mid lengthPadding not specified · midweightBlend Inner: 35% merino wool, 35% acrylicType Waterproof membraneList £45 at Sealskinz
Sealskinz Surlingham Ankle Length
When you want a waterproof membrane for wet trails
Cuff ankle lengthPadding not specified · midweightBlend Inner: 36% merino wool, 36% acrylicType Waterproof membraneList £37 at Sealskinz
Sealskinz Surlingham Mid Length
When you want a waterproof membrane for wet trails
Cuff mid lengthPadding not specified · midweightBlend Inner: 36% merino wool, 36% acrylicType Waterproof membraneList £42 at Sealskinz
Sealskinz Worstead Knee Length
When you want a waterproof membrane for wet trails
Cuff knee lengthPadding not specified · midweightBlend Inner: 35% merino wool, 35% acrylicType Waterproof membraneList £55 at Sealskinz
Darn Tough Kids Field Trip Micro Crew Lightweight
When you are buying for a young hiker
Cuff micro crew · 15.2 cm (6 in) on averagePadding no cushion · lightweightBlend 61% merino wool, 36% nylonList £18 at Darn Tough
Smartwool Kids' Hike Crew Full Cushion
When you are buying for a young hiker
Cuff crewPadding full cushionBlend 60% merino wool, 38% nylonList £15.99 at Smartwool
Darn Tough Kids Hill Topper Micro Crew Heavyweight
When you are buying for a young hiker
Cuff micro crew · 15.2 cm (6 in) on averagePadding full cushion · heavyweightBlend 47% merino wool, 50% nylonList £21 at Darn Tough
Darn Tough Kids Light Hiker Micro Crew Lightweight
When you are buying for a young hiker
Cuff micro crew · 15.2 cm (6 in) on averagePadding cushion · lightweightBlend 45% merino wool, 52% nylonList £19 at Darn Tough
Darn Tough Kids Quest Quarter Lightweight
When you are buying for a young hiker
Cuff quarter · 10.2 cm (4 in) on averagePadding cushion · lightweightBlend 45% merino wool, 52% nylonList £18 at Darn Tough
Smartwool Kids' Hike Crew Light Cushion
When you are buying for a young hiker
Cuff crewPadding light cushionBlend 53% merino wool, 45% nylonList £14.99 at Smartwool
Smartwool Kids' Hike Critter Cache Crew
When you are buying for a young hiker
Cuff crewPadding light cushionBlend 47% merino wool, 50% recycled nylonList £14.99 at Smartwool
Smartwool Kids' Hike Margarita Crew
When you are buying for a young hiker
Cuff crewPadding full cushionBlend 63% merino wool, 35% nylonList £15.99 at Smartwool
The highest merino shares
The thick boot socks carry the most: Icebreaker’s men’s Hike+ Mountaineer Mid Calf is 80% merino, Smartwool’s Mountaineer Classic Edition crews 74%, and Darn Tough’s Mountaineering socks 73%. Everyday walking socks carry less: Darn Tough’s Hiker 1466 is 61% merino. Sort the list by merino share to see every sock in order.
What the rest of the blend does
Nylon (polyamide) makes up most of the rest, for strength, with a few per cent of elastane or Lycra for stretch. Bridgedale’s Merino Performance boot socks are 18% merino plus 26% other wool, so their wool comes to 44% in all. More merino does not on its own make a sock warmer, quicker to dry or longer lasting; the knit, the padding and the fit count as much. Whether a sock can be pure wool has its own page: are merino socks 100% wool?
Wool socks not counted here
Point6 and most of Falke’s socks print “wool” or “virgin wool” in their blend tables without saying how much of it is merino, so this list leaves them out; they are on the Falke and Point6 pages with their whole blends. Falke’s TK2 Explore Wool and TK1 Adventure Wool are in it: their pages say their 70% is merino. Sealskinz’s waterproof socks have merino in the inner lining only and are listed with their layers, not given a whole-sock share.
Washing merino socks
Each maker words it differently: Darn Tough asks for a cold, gentle wash inside out; Smartwool allows warm or cool water; Icebreaker asks for a cold wash and drying flat; Bridgedale gives a 40°C wool cycle. Darn Tough, Smartwool and Bridgedale allow a low tumble dry. The care lookup gives each model’s own instruction.
