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Reviewed by Matt the Syracuse fan from Virginia on Thursday, April 25, 2013
I bought the orange topped socks and love them. They are perfect for this hikes when it is muggy out and you know you're going to sweat. They had awesome water and moisture wicking ability. I recommend them.
Reviewed by jmt j from Tahoe on Saturday, April 20, 2013
SmartWool socks are comfortable, wick moisture well and stand up to some serious abuse. There not cheap but luckily at Sierra Trading Post you don't have to pay an arm and a leg.
Reviewed by Weaverbird from Washington State on Friday, April 05, 2013
I've been buying Smartwool socks for years, all kinds. Don't expect these to be super-duper long lasting hiker socks. What makes them good is they don't have that really binding spandex cuff--it's increasingly hard to find Smartwools that don't. These just have several threads of tighter spandex knitted in at the very top edge of the ribbing, which I may try to pick out with a seam ripper. I've worn and washed my pairs twice so far. They are a little thicker and hotter than I expected, gaining a halo of loose merino fluff after washing, even though I drip-dry them--first time that's happened to me with smartwool. I'd say upper midweight, good for clogs. I'll have to retire them until next fall pretty soon, though. You'd roast if you tried to spring-or-summer hike in these things.
Answer
2nds are products that have minor cosmetic blemishes or irregulars which do not affect the fit, performance, or longevity of the item. Label is usually clipped by the manufacturer. A small flaw means big savings.
Answered on 1/23/2013 12:00:00 AM by Prod Spec Kevin from Sierra Trading Post