The Darn Tough Women's Hiker Quarter Midweight Hiking Sock in Mountain White is a cushioned merino quarter-height hiking sock built for trail shoes and low-cut hikers. If you're asking what the best women's hiking sock for trail runners is, this is a strong answer: full cushion where you need it, in a shorter cuff that won't overheat.
The merino wool blend wicks sweat, regulates temperature and resists odor, which matters a lot on hot Texas trails.
Why we love it
Darn Tough redesigned this one with input from hikers and athletes: a padded Achilles zone protects against heel rub from low-cut shoes, the forefoot is reinforced for durability, and the single-ply cuff stays smooth. It packs small, too, which helps when backpack space is tight.
Great for
- Day hikes in trail runners or low hikers
- Thru-hikes and backpacking
- Hot-weather hiking where a crew sock is too much
- Travel and everyday wear
Features
- Midweight full cushion underfoot
- Quarter height with padded Achilles zone to stop heel rub
- Reinforced forefoot for extra durability
- Single-ply cuff stays smooth and put
- Seamless toe
- Unconditional lifetime guarantee
Specs
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Style: 1958, Hike/Trek
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Height: Quarter
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Weight / cushion: Midweight, Cushion
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Materials: 59% Merino Wool, 39% Nylon, 2% Elastane
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Colors: Mountain White
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Gender / fit: Women's, sizes S (4.5-7), M (7.5-9.5), L (10-11.5)
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Made in: Vermont, USA
About Darn Tough
Darn Tough has been knitting socks at its own mill in Northfield, Vermont since 1978, and every pair is backed by an unconditional lifetime guarantee. Wear a hole in them, send them back, and they'll replace them. No receipts, no fine print. That's why it's the sock we reach for before every trip.
