Darn Tough
Darn Tough Men's Hiker Micro Crew
Style 1466 is a midweight micro crew at $26, with Darn Tough's unconditional lifetime guarantee.
- Solo
- Couple
- Family
$26 Price checked Oct 13, 2026
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Socks
Merino hike socks, no-shows, a lightweight city crew, and compression at two printed levels.
Method on this page. Desk research from maker pages. Hiking socks are filed by cushion and guarantee. Compression is filed by the printed mmHg.
Socks are a small weight with a large effect on a long day. A trail wants cushion and merino. A flight wants a printed compression number.
Darn Tough and Smartwool cover the hike. Unbound covers the no-show and the everyday crew. Sockwell prints firm 20-30 mmHg on the Elevation and moderate 15-20 mmHg on the Steep Medium.
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Pick | Price | Price | Cushion |
|---|---|---|---|
| Darn Tough Men's Hiker Micro Crew | $26 | $26 | |
| Darn Tough Men's Microstripe Crew | $24 | $24 | No cushion |
| Icebreaker Men's Merino Hike+ Light Mini Socks | $21 | $21 | Lightly cushioned |
| Smartwool Hike Classic Edition Crew Socks | $22 to $23 | Full cushion | |
| Smartwool Hike Low Ankle Socks | $21 | $21 | |
| Smartwool Women's Hike Light Cushion Ankle Socks | $23 | $23 | Light |
| Smartwool Hike Full Cushion Lolo Trail Crew | $27 | $27 | Heavy |
| Sockwell Men's Elevation | $32.95 | $32.95 | Ultra light cushion sole |
| Sockwell Men's Steep Medium | $32.95 | $32.95 | |
| Unbound Merino Men's All Season Crew Socks | $20 | $20 | |
| Unbound Merino Men's No-Show Socks | $20 | $20 | |
| Unbound Merino Women's No-Show Socks | $20 | $20 |
Gear picks in this note
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Darn Tough
Darn Tough Men's Microstripe Crew
Darn Tough calls the Microstripe a lightweight lifestyle crew and lists $24.
- Retirees
- Business
$24 Price checked Oct 13, 2026
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Icebreaker
Icebreaker Men's Merino Hike+ Light Mini Socks
Icebreaker lists the Merino Hike+ Light Mini at $21 and calls it lightly cushioned.
- Couple
- Family
$21 Price checked Oct 13, 2026
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Smartwool
Smartwool Hike Classic Edition Crew Socks
Smartwool lists ZQ-certified merino, full cushion, and recycled nylon.
- Solo
- Couple
- Family
$22 to $23 Price checked Oct 13, 2026
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Smartwool
Smartwool Hike Low Ankle Socks
Smartwool lists merino, targeted cushion, and a low ankle height, at $21.
- Solo
- Couple
- Family
$21 Price checked Oct 13, 2026
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Smartwool
Smartwool Women's Hike Light Cushion Ankle Socks
The page lists 55% merino, light cushion, and a 3.25 in height, at $23.
$23 Price checked Oct 13, 2026
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Smartwool
Smartwool Hike Full Cushion Lolo Trail Crew
The page lists 61% merino, an 8.5 in crew height, and heavy cushion, at $27.
- Solo
- Couple
- Family
$27 Price checked Oct 13, 2026
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Sockwell
Sockwell Men's Elevation
Sockwell lists firm 20-30 mmHg graduated compression and $32.95 on the Men's Elevation.
- Retirees
- Business
$32.95 Price checked Oct 13, 2026
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Sockwell
Sockwell Men's Steep Medium
Sockwell lists moderate 15-20 mmHg and 45% merino, at $32.95.
- Retirees
- Business
$32.95 Price checked Oct 13, 2026
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Unbound Merino
Unbound Merino Men's All Season Crew Socks
Unbound lists a merino blend crew that it says keeps feet cool and dry, at $20.
- Couple
- Family
$20 Price checked Oct 13, 2026
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Unbound Merino
Unbound Merino Men's No-Show Socks
Unbound lists a merino blend, a cushioned bottom, and a non-slip heel, at $20.
- Retirees
- Business
$20 Price checked Oct 13, 2026
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Unbound Merino
Unbound Merino Women's No-Show Socks
Unbound lists a merino blend, a cushioned bottom, and a non-slip heel, at $20.
$20 Price checked Oct 13, 2026
View productFAQ
What is the hiking sock?
The Darn Tough Hiker Micro Crew, style 1466, at $26, with the unconditional lifetime guarantee.
What is the compression sock?
The Sockwell Men's Elevation, listed at firm 20-30 mmHg and $32.95.