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Merino Challenge Socks - Trail Cuff

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$9.5 $19 In stock

Category: Accessories

BEST-IN-CLASS WOOL SOCKS MANUFACTURED IN THE USA

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

Enter the Merino Wool Challenge Sock - Trail Cuff. Built for short rucks or 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. They are an ideal match with the Mackall All-Terrain Rucking Shoes (trust us, you won’t regret it).

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

  • Quarter height
  • Higher percentage of spandex in the cuff of the sock for that elastic fit that won’t slip as you’re moving
  • Higher percentage of nylon and polypropylene in high-wear areas
  • Deep heel pocket
  • 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

  • 39% MERINO WOOL: breathable to keep your feet cool and dry, antimicrobial to fight stink
  • 39% POLYPROPYLENE: lightweight, breathable, and sweat-wicking to hold less heat and prevent blistering
  • 20% NYLON: adds toughness and reduces friction to prevent blisters
  • 2% 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 (4.8 / 5 · 6 reviews)

John K. ★★★★★

I’ve worn these through a muddy 10-miler and my feet stayed dry and blister-free the whole time, which is more than I can say for my last pair. The merino wool is soft against the skin but sturdy where it counts, and the trail cuff stays put without digging in. These are now my go-to for anything of

Ava ★★★★★

The cuff hits exactly at my ankle bone without ever sliding down mid-run, and after a muddy 10-miler my feet stayed bone dry. No hot spots at all where the sock meets the shoe, which is usually my breaking point.

Amelia ★★★★★

I've worn these on three long hikes and my feet stayed dry the whole time—the merino wool really does regulate temperature better than the cotton socks I used to wear, and the cuff sits high enough that nothing rubs against my boot.