Smartwool
Burnished Stripe Hiking Sock
The Smartwool Burnished Stripe Hiking Sock is a crew-length hiking sock sold as a pair, designed for trail and outdoor use. It uses a stretch knit blend of merino wool and recycled nylon with Indestructawool technology, padded toe and heel panels, the 4 Degree Elite Fit System, and a Virtually Seamless toe. The sock is breathable, moisture-wicking, and anti-odour, and is made in the U.S.; the pictured style has an off-white ribbed body with multicolor cuff stripes and dark brown reinforced heel and toe panels.
- Material
- Stretch knit in a blend of merino wool and recycled nylon
- Style
- performance, technical, sporty, breathable
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing Accessories
Color
Specifications
Smartwool performance hiking sock with a striped knit, merino wool and recycled nylon blend, and targeted cushioning.
Padded toe and heel, merino wool/recycled nylon stretch knit, Indestructawool durability, moisture-wicking and anti-odour properties, 4 Degree Elite Fit System with stretch and mesh zones, Virtually Seamless toe, made in the U.S.
- Material
- Stretch knit in a blend of merino wool and recycled nylon
- Secondary
- recycled-nylon
- Style
- performance, technical, sporty, breathable
- Occasion
- hiking
- Gender
- male
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing Accessories
Additional Attributes
- padded toe and heel for comfort without bulk
- stretch knit blend of merino wool and recycled nylon
- Indestructawool technology for extra durability
- breathable knit construction
- anti-odour properties
- moisture-wicking performance
- 4 Degree Elite Fit System for a performance fit
- strategic stretch and mesh zones
- mesh zones promote breathability
- helps protect against blisters
- Virtually Seamless toe technology
- flat knit toe seam
- made in the U.S.
- burnished stripe pattern
Product Insights
Burnished Stripe Hiking Sock 50% merino wool, 46% nylon, 4% spandex Runs true to size; Medium fits US men's 6–8.5 and Large fits US men's 9–11.5 Targeted Cushion: heel and toe padding only, lighter underfoot than Hike Light or Hike Medium Indestructawool reinforces heel, toe and ball-of-foot wear zones Merino dries slower than synthetics; padding can tighten shoe fit; not a compression sock
Verified claims
- fit & sizing
- Runs true to size; Medium fits US men's 6–8.5 and Large fits US men's 9–11.5
- height & coverage
- Crew height sits mid-calf, above a standard hiking boot collar
- cushioning
- Targeted Cushion: heel and toe padding only, lighter underfoot than Hike Light or Hike Medium
- comfort
- Padded heel and toe plus a flat-knit toe seam reduce bulk and friction
- material composition
- 50% merino wool, 46% nylon, 4% spandex
- material roles
- Merino handles moisture, temperature and odour; nylon reinforces wear zones; spandex holds shape
- moisture & temperature
- Breathable, moisture-wicking and temperature-regulating for drier, cooler-feeling feet
- odour & multi-day use
- Anti-odour merino supports multi-day wear and less frequent washing
- durability
- Indestructawool reinforces heel, toe and ball-of-foot wear zones
- fit system
- 4 Degree Elite Fit System uses stretch and mesh zones for a snug, no-slip fit with arch support
- toe construction
- Virtually Seamless toe uses a flat knit to reduce friction and blister-causing irritation
- care
- Machine wash gentle warm or cool, tumble dry low; no bleach, iron or dry cleaning
- care & material protection
- Wash separately from dark colours and keep out of prolonged direct sun
- maintenance & shape
- With proper care, the sock retains its shape and fit without stretching or shrinking
- styling
- Grey crew sock with multicolour horizontal stripes and dark reinforced heel and toe
- suitable uses
- Best suited to hiking, trail days, travel and cool-weather casual wear
- value
- 32 CAD buys a merino-rich sock with targeted durability and fit technology
- tradeoffs
- Merino dries slower than synthetics; padding can tighten shoe fit; not a compression sock
- comparisons
- Lighter underfoot than Hike Light and Hike Medium; merino stays fresher than synthetics
- construction & sourcing
- Knit in the U.S. from imported, ZQ-certified merino yarn
- variant selection
- Medium and Large differ only by size; both are Grey, 32 CAD and in stock
Product record
- Title
- Burnished Stripe Hiking Sock
- Brand
- Smartwool
- Price
- 32 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Buying Guide
1 comparison · 8 sourcesProduct comparison
Compared within this brand.
| Burnished Stripe Hiking Sock: Choose this if you want a hiking sock with padded toe and heel comfort designed without bulk, a performance fit from the 4 Degree Elite Fit System that helps protect against blisters, and a flat Virtually Seamless toe seam. Its merino wool blend (50% merino wool with nylon and spandex) offers breathable, moisture-wicking, anti-odour properties plus Indestructawool durability technology. It comes in a striped grey crew style, available in Medium and Large.[1,2] | Brown Bear Hiking Socks: Choose this if you want mid-calf hiking socks with targeted underfoot padding, a merino wool and nylon blend (53% nylon, 44% merino wool, 3% elastane) that wicks moisture and controls odour, and blister protection via the 4 Degree Elite Fit System with breathable mesh zones. They also feature Virtually Seamless toes, Indestructawool and Shred Shield durability technology, come in medium and large sizes, and are made in the U.S., with a striped beige-and-brown design and a bear motif at the cuff. Note that the fit system and durability technologies are described by the brand as helping to protect against blisters and wear rather than guaranteeing those outcomes.[3,4,5] | Solid Merino Wool Socks: Choose this if you want solid-colored crew socks with the comfort of merino: the fine-knit blend is 52% merino wool with recycled nylon and spandex, and Smartwool describes it as moisture-wicking, temperature-regulating, and anti-odour. They come in four colors (Black, Charcoal, Chocolate/Espresso, Navy/Midnight Blue) in medium for shoe sizes 6 to 8.5 and large for 9 to 11.5, with a folded ribbed cuff that one reviewer says stays up without squeezing too hard. Note that one reviewer found the socks felt too short when sized strictly by the shoe-size chart and preferred going up a size for a roomier fit.[6,7,8] |
Image Analysis
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Product
A pair of ribbed crew socks shown flat with one sock slightly overlapping the other. Upper leg has multicolor horizontal stripes; heel and toe areas are reinforced in dark brown with thin accent stripes.
- Overall shapeTwo crew-length socks laid flat and angled diagonally from top right toward bottom left, with the left sock slightly overlapping the right sock near the cuff and leg.
1 region
x 0.03 · y 0.02 · w 0.94 · h 0.96 (high) - Upper cuff stripesCuff and upper leg feature multiple horizontal stripes in stacked bands including dark brown, mustard/golden, teal, navy, light brown, and off-white; stripes repeat around the cuff area.
1 region
x 0.14 · y 0.02 · w 0.72 · h 0.20 (high) - Body knit textureLeg and foot body show an off-white ribbed knit texture running vertically along the sock shaft and flattening across the foot.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.20 · w 0.60 · h 0.62 (high) - Reinforced heelHeel panel is reinforced in a dark brown heathered yarn with thin teal and brown accent stripes near the heel top.
1 region
x 0.03 · y 0.52 · w 0.44 · h 0.33 (high) - Reinforced toe and sole accentsToe and sole areas are dark brown with a ribbed dark-brown and teal striped sole section visible on the left sock; right sock toe also dark brown with small printed text at the outer edge.
2 regions
x 0.57 · y 0.76 · w 0.40 · h 0.22 (high); x 0.02 · y 0.72 · w 0.42 · h 0.26 (high) - Small printed toe text“wool”
1 region
x 0.78 · y 0.86 · w 0.12 · h 0.07 (medium)
Other
Product shot on a neutral light gray background with soft top-right lighting; minimal shadowing under socks; image cropped close to edges of the socks.
- Background and stagingLight gray solid background with a subtle drop shadow under the socks; no props visible.
- Shot compositionSocks photographed flat from above at a slight diagonal angle so toe area is lower left and cuff is upper right; one sock partially overlaps the other.
- LightingSoft, even studio lighting from top-right producing gentle shadows on the lower-left side of the socks.
Colors
off-white· leg and foot bodydark brown· heel and toe panelsmustard gold· stripe - mustardteal· stripe - teallight brown· stripe - light brown- Overall shapeTwo crew-length socks laid flat and angled diagonally from top right toward bottom left, with the left sock slightly overlapping the right sock near the cuff and leg.
Brand PDP Lookup
- Brand
- Smartwool
Hike Striped Crew Socks