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Merino Challenge Socks - Crew

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$9.5 $19 In stock

Category: Accessories

BEST-IN-CLASS WOOL SOCKS BUILT FOR TIME AND DISTANCE

We put our feet through hell, so our socks must meet the highest standards—no blisters, no friction where the sock meets the shoe.

The Merino Wool Challenge Sock - Crew was built to tackle anything from rucking miles across the rainforest to sandbag workouts in your driveway, these socks won’t wear thin or lose shape. They’ll keep your feet dry and, even after days of use, they don’t stink. Ultimately, they work well with any shoe but were designed to counter friction from the heel cup over time and distance when wearing boots.

They’re unconditionally backed by our Scars Lifetime Guarantee and proudly made in the USA.

Socks are final sale and not eligible for returns or exchanges.

Features

  • Boot Height
  • Higher percentage of merino wool in the body
  • Higher percentage of nylon in high-wear areas
  • Deep heel pocket
  • Contoured to your calf shape
  • Robust cushion at high impact areas
  • Extended arch support
  • Reinforced toe
  • Smooth toe seam
  • Mesh vents
  • Proudly built in the USA
  • Unconditional Scars Lifetime Guarantee: If you somehow manage to wear them out, we’ll send you a new pair.

Specs and Materials

  • 54% MERINO WOOL: breathable to keep your feet cool and dry, antimicrobial to fight stink
  • 42% NYLON: adds toughness and reduces friction to prevent blisters
  • 4% SPANDEX: just enough stretch to maintain shape and fit over all the miles and all the days
  • CARE INSTRUCTIONS: Machine wash cold, do not bleach, hang dry

Customer Reviews (4.7 / 5 · 6 reviews)

Sofia ★★★★★

The seam placement is spot-on—zero friction where the sock hits my heel, even after a full day on my feet. Merino keeps them feeling fresh and dry, and the crew height sits perfectly under my boots.

Jacob ★★★★★

Wore these on a 14-mile hike through wet terrain and my feet stayed bone dry the whole way. The crew height sits perfectly above my boot line, no bunching or sliding. Merino wool's warmth without the sweat is exactly what I needed.

Sebastian ★★★★★

Took these on a 14-mile hike and my heels came out completely unscathed—the merino wool kept everything dry even when my boots got soaked. They’re snug without squeezing, which is exactly what I wanted for long days.