SmartWool Socks Review
Have You Tried SmartWool Socks?
You might think that wool is itchy and just for cold weather and you would be wrong. With Merino wool, there’s no itch and you can even wear them in the summer to keep your feet dry and feeling good.
Why SmartWool?
SmartWool PhD socks are specially designed for specific sports and have an extra layer of wool that helps protect the most vulnerable areas of the foot from injury. Many athletes experience injuries to the heel, ball of the foot and bottom of the big toe, which these socks help to prevent by increasing the amount of shock that is absorbed by the socks.
✅ Key Benefits
- Odor causing bacteria is controlled since the merino wool manages moisture (helps your feet not to stink)
- Merino wool is durable and can withstand 30,000 stretches
- Dirt and dust can’t penetrate the wool so your feet stay cleaner
- Because of the wool’s fiber strength, the wool is water repellent
- No itch because the fibers of merino wool stretch and conform to your feet instead of poking them
🔄 SmartWool Fit System
Another feature that makes Smartwool PhD socks desirable is their 4-degree fit comfort system. These socks are designed with compression bands that not only provide a comfortable fit but also keep your socks from sliding around on your feet. These bands are located around the arch, heel and instep.
🌡️ Temperature & Moisture Control
Smartwool socks also help regulate the temperature of your feet, keeping them from getting too hot in the summer or too cold in the winter. This also helps keep your feet cool while you are working out or participating in sports activities. Smartwool socks incorporate moisture-wicking technology, which helps keep your socks dry by allowing moisture to move through the sock so that it can evaporate into the air.
🦶 Odor Control Included
Odor control is one of the best features of Smartwool socks. The moisture-wicking properties of these socks keep your sweat from forming a liquid because it is wicked away while still in vapor form. This prevents buildup of sweat in the socks, which is what leads to smelly socks.
💸 SmartWool Socks Clearance Sale
Smartwool has many desirable features that provide outstanding comfort and durability, but the price of these socks is usually quite high. Although you’ll have a hard time finding truly cheap Smartwool socks, you can save money by locating a retailer that sells them for less than the suggested retail price. You should get on the mailing lists of some outerwear companies’ websites. They will often alert you of special sales that they have going on. I recently got 25% off because they emailed me.
📏 SmartWool Socks Size Chart
| Sock Size | Children | Women | Men | Euro |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small | 9 – 11.5 | 4 – 6.5 | 2 – 4.5 | 34 – 37 |
| Medium | 12 – 2.5 | 7 – 9.5 | 6 – 8.5 | 38 – 41 |
| Large | 3 – 6 | 10 – 12.5 | 9 – 11.5 | 42 – 45 |
| X-Large | – | – | 12 – 14.5 | 46 – 49 |
🎿 Yes, for Skiing!
Merino wool socks are great for skiing. What’s best is to get a sock that is not too thin but not too thick either – about the middle. People even have a variety of thicknesses of ski socks and choose based on the weather that day. A thicker pair of ski socks can provide an extra layer of padding and comfort.
🎨 Wearing Wool Socks in Style
Smartwool socks come in a wide variety of solid colors like tomato, orchid and grasshopper, as well as stripes, plaid, Fair Isle and other patterns. They range from lightweight ankle-length socks for running or cycling to heavy over-the-calf styles for mountaineering. Features like venting, arch cushioning, and flat-knit toe seams give each sock purpose-specific comfort.
