Hiking Socks reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 211 Reddit reviews across 14 subreddits and 30 posts to rank the best Hiking Socks brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/CampingandHiking, r/hikinggear, r/hiking, r/UKhiking, r/Hunting. Top-rated brands include Darn Tough (4.9/5), Smartwool (4.6/5), Injinji (4.8/5).
Stats
Reviews211
Subreddits14
Posts30
Brands42
Products63
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#1
Darn Tough
4.9
(93)
"Darn Tough is the correct answer."
"Darn tough has slowly been replacing my entire sock drawer."
"Darn tough makes wider socks under a brand wide open socks and they have a superior toe box."
"Darn Tough are primarily merino wool, with some synthetics mixed in for durability."
"And they will warranty your socks as long as you still have both."
"All darn tough are merino wool."
"I'm slowly replacing all my socks with Darn tough. You gets what ya pay for!!"
"Darn Tough."
"They dont smell at all. I have sweaty feet and normal socks stink within few hours. But not darn tough socks."
"I always suggest darn tough, there are different models depending on the hotness you want."
#2
Smartwool
4.6
(35)
"Smart Wool makes great hiking socks. Wicks aways sweat, quick dry and minimizes odor."
"Smarwool low cushion socks. It's almost impossible to have blisters this way."
"Smartwool is my preference by far, and they've never steer."
"Smartwool makes the best really thick expedition weight and mountaineering weight socks."
"Smartwool approach and Hike socks I would rate the best."
"Very warm and indestructable."
"Smart Wool is what I use when required."
"I use Smartwool full cushion Lolo Trail socks. Those are the best I've found."
"Smartwool full cushion hiking socks"
"Smart wool is the answer for me"
#3
Injinji
4.8
(11)
"Now I’m using only injinji trail socks (medium weight). Keeping your toes separate and dry makes a huge difference."
"Toe socks are my favorite. They also do have wool toe socks. Injinji is my favorite brand."
"Nothing but injinji liners and smartwool."
"I use injinji trail socks for anything above 40 degrees."
"As an avid hiker i cannot recommended Injinji socks enough!"
"Injinji. Used the light running style on first JMT."
"Injinji toe socks are great."
"Injinji liner socks have been a game changer for me."
"I use injini toe socks. You can get em at REI or amazon."
"I use Injini and then some wool Stance hiking socks."
#4
Icebreaker
4.9
(7)
"Icebreaker wool socks! Lifetime warranty on them as well."
"My trusty Icebreaker Merino Hike+."
"I wear wool Icebreaker, Goodhew, Sockwell or Smartwool socks in different lengths, thicknesses and w/ and w/o compression depending on activities."
"Merino wool socks and underwear! I adore icebreakers underwear because they are so thin, but I also like to have longer underwear so I got some SuperNatural underwear as well."
"I wear Ice Breaker and I love them. They are soft, thick, and warm. Maybe an little too warm. But they do dry fast, and don't smell."
"I use Icebreaker merino wool socks and they are the most comfortable socks I've ever worn."
"Icebreaker are quality socks available."
#5
Bridgedale
4.7
(7)
"I’m a huge Bridgedale fan, it’s all I ever buy."
"Bridgedale, Darn Tough or Smartwool."
"Another vote for Bridgedale from me."
"Adding Bridgedale to the list as others have already mentioned the other big brands."
"I swear by bridgedale"
"I've been using bridgedale for a long time."
"The latter for lighter weight summer socks."
#6
Danish Endurance
4.8
(4)
"Highly recommend these hiking socks for their comfort and moisture-wicking properties."
"These are the best hiking socks I've ever used, they prevent blisters and keep my feet dry."
"Fits like a glove. Plus their very affordable."
"Normally darn tough but sometimes I switch to synthetic Danish Endurance if I know I'm going to be wet a lot."
#7
FITS
4.5
(4)
"Fits are my favorite. #2 seed is Darn Tough."
"FITS makes their socks in smaller size ranges."
"FITS are quality socks available."
"SmartWool PhD and FITS are both great, although FITS are my favorite."
#8
Farm to Feet
4.5
(4)
"Farm to feet socks are made in NC from merino wool and other materials."
"Right now my favorite are Farm to Feet. They offer a variety of styles from thick and soft to thin and durable."
"Farm to Feet are quality socks available."
"Darn Tough will be the popular answer, but there are other quality socks available: Farm to Feet, Point 6, CloudLine, FITS, SmartWool."
#9
Falke
4.3
(4)
"I love the TK2 socks from Falke."
"I‘m partial to Falke socks, their Trecking socks are really durable and comfy."
"Falke Tk 2 if they are available."
"Falke TK2 (rather thick, sole is very robust)."
#10
Cloudline
4.0
(3)
"CloudLine, Point 6, and Farm to Feet also have lifetime warranties on their socks."
"CloudLine are quality socks available."
"He always hikes in these."
#11
Wigwam
4.0
(3)
"Wigwam socks. Worn them for years."
"For warm weather/ trail shoes, I like the Wigwam Ultra cool lite ultimax wool sock."
"Girlfriend has a thing for the wigwam brand. They feel like good quality to me and she enjoys them."
#12
Point6
4.5
(2)
"Point6 socks. That's the company started by the original founder of SmartWool. I've tried all the wool socks and I think point6 are the best made, most comfortable, and longest lasting."
"Point 6 are quality socks available."
#13
1000 Mile
4.5
(2)
"I have a few pairs of 1000 miles socks - they're great and felt like the missing piece of the puzzle after my boots."
"I’m a big fan of the two layer 1000 Mile socks and bridgedale."
#14
Balega
4.5
(2)
"Balega are my favorite then darn tough."
"I really like my Balega socks."
#15
Thorlo
4.0
(2)
"Used to use Thorlo/Thorlow not sure if they're still about, they last well."
"Big Fan of Thor-Lo. Every day and the Trail."
#16
REI
4.0
(2)
"REI’s socks are very durable and I have had no problems out of them."
"REI hiking socks that are made from merino wool."
#17
Stance
5.0
(1)
"Check out Stance Feel 360 socks. Heaven!"
#18
Buffalo Wool Company
5.0
(1)
"The Buffalo Wool Company makes great socks, the lighter ones are perfect for most hiking."
#19
Alpaca
5.0
(1)
"Alpaca wool is great for backpacking socks."
#20
Rohner
5.0
(1)
"I love Swiss brand Rohner."
#21
Zensah
5.0
(1)
"Zensah is a great brand!"
#22
Silverlight
5.0
(1)
"Silverlight hiking socks #1"
#23
Smartwool, Darn Tough, Injinji
5.0
(1)
"Smartwool, Darn Tough, Injinji Toe Socks"
#24
WrightSock
5.0
(1)
"My favorite hiking socks are WrightSocks. They are double layered, with a quality wool on the outside and a built in synthetic liner sock. The liner helps prevent blisters and wicks sweat away."
#25
Merino Wool
5.0
(1)
"Merino wool is warm and will still provide warmth when wet."
#26
Wool Socks
5.0
(1)
"For camping and hiking I almost exclusively wear wool socks. They dry very fast and if you leave them out for a while they won't smell."
#27
XO Skins
5.0
(1)
"I really like XO Skins toe socks too- breathe well and work great!"
#28
Made In America Sock Company
5.0
(1)
"Diamond series socks from Made In America Sock Company. Merino wool blend. LOVE them!"
#29
Duluth Trading Company
4.0
(1)
"I also really like Duluth trading company funk no socks with copper fabric and wool."
#30
Exoskin
4.0
(1)
"Exoskin or injinji toe socks."
#31
Minus33
4.0
(1)
"I love Smartwool, Darn Tough, Minus33, Bombas, essentially whatever is on sale."
#32
Bombas
4.0
(1)
"I love Smartwool, Darn Tough, Minus33, Bombas, essentially whatever is on sale."
#33
Dickies
4.0
(1)
"They do just fine."
#34
Mountain Warehouse
4.0
(1)
"Very affordable and I've never got blisters."
#35
DeFeet
4.0
(1)
"Been trying out some DeFeet Wooleators - so far, great!"
#36
Bråtens
4.0
(1)
"Bråtens socks are also amazing as super thick wool socks."
#37
Nike
4.0
(1)
"Nike Dri Fit."
#38
Wright Socks
4.0
(1)
"Haven't tried them but have heard about Wright Socks."
#39
People Socks
4.0
(1)
"People Socks are great hybrid wool/nylon."
#40
Kirkland
4.0
(1)
"Costco is selling Kirkland wool socks 4 pairs for 12 bucks."
#41
Ibex
4.0
(1)
"Ibex are quality socks available."
#42
Hollow
4.0
(1)
"I love Hollow socks with a liner underneath!"
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