Women's Hike Light Cushion

The Women's Hike Light Cushion features Smartwool's top sock innovations and women's specific fit. Light cushioning along the entire bottom of the foot offers a snug fit in your favourite low-cut hiking shoes.

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Ankle: Perfect fit. Powerful durability. That’s what you get when you put on our responsibly sourced Merino wool women’s Hike Light socks. Formerly known as PhD Outdoor, these socks feature our top sock innovations and women’s-specific fit, updated mesh zones, and increased durability, we’ve upgraded these hike socks to help you push any summit or enjoy any trail in absolute comfort. Light cushioning along the entire bottom of the foot offers a snug fit in your favorite low-cut hiking shoes. And the addition of recycled nylon makes for a more sustainable sock construction.

Mid Crew: Our new and improved Hike Light socks, formerly PhD Outdoor, offer a women's-specific fit and bring you enhanced features to maximize comfort and help you get after it at the highest level. We’ve extended the durability zones to make them cover even more of the sock-offering the same comfort with even more strength. And updated mesh zones help improve breathability without sacrificing the perfect sock fit. Less pressure. More performance. Add these features to a lightly cushioned sock that already provides the highest degree of comfort, fit, and durability, and it’s never been easier to go far and feel good.

Crew: Perform with the power and comfort of ZQ-certified Merino wool in our Hike Light Cushion Crew socks—formerly known as PhD Outdoor. We’ve updated our best women’s hiking socks to include more sustainable materials with the addition of recycled nylon, improved durability and mesh zones, and an even more perfect fit. But, don’t worry. Our fan-favorite sock technologies aren’t going anywhere—offering you all-day comfort and natural performance in a women’s-specific fit. A crew height helps add coverage on the trails and light cushioning along the entire bottom of the foot helps keep you comfortable when the ground isn’t.

Smartwool Socks

Designed for all-day comfort and durability, these socks boast moisture-wicking properties that keep your feet dry and comfortable, even during the most intense hikes. The natural fibres of Merino wool regulate temperature, keeping your feet warm in the cold and cool in the heat, so you can focus on the trail ahead without distractions caused by blisters.

Smartwool socks offer unmatched reliability and performance for every adventure. They are a great choice in preventing hot spots and blisters, thanks to the seamless toe closure and strategically placed cushioning that minimise friction and prevent chafing mile after mile. To learn more about choosing Smartwool socks, click here.