These over-the-calf Smartwool Run Targeted Cushion Compression OTC Socks are, as anyone familiar with Merino wool products will fully expect, extremely comfortable to wear (well, they are after some ...

As someone who suffers from poor circulation, I’m pretty much cold all the time. I wear sweaters to the office in the summer and always carry an extra layer in my purse just in case I get chilly. And ...

Buying socks is an inevitable part of life and in my experience, wool socks, in particular, are a must have. Their moisture-wicking properties come in handy for skiing and other outdoor sports, and ...

Since I started as Outside’s Gear Guy three years ago, I’ve tested dozens of ski socks. There are lots of great options on the market—from SmartWool’s PhD line to Darn Tough’s nearly indestructible ...

Socks are the kind of things that you want to buy and never have to think about again. Or, at least not until you've run holes through the bottoms of them. Sure, socks might seem simple, but they'll ...

Surprise! Good socks are one of the most important—and overlooked—elements of your ski setup. The best ones are thin, hug your feet like gloves (no heel or toe bunching), and come up above your calf.