Extremely warm and durable, these socks stymie the raw temps of skiing, ice climbing and cold-weather mountaineering. Tightly knit from a blend of 75% chlorine-free merino wool for warmth, they also have 12% nylon/10% polyester/3% spandex to balance durability and wicking performance. Soft, felted merino wool yarns throughout cushion, insulate, and last the lifetime of the sock. Height is 10.5", allowing for use under big boots.

Details

Heavyweight wool blend insulates against extreme cold and provides excellent cushioning
Fabric content and strategic knit balances warmth, durability and wicking performance
Soft, plush merino wool is chlorine-free, itch-free and maintains durability and cushioning for the lifetime of the socks
Looped Lintoe construction creates the smallest and flattest seam possible for ultimate toe comfort
75% chlorine-free merino wool/12% nylon/10% polyester/3% spandex
150 g (5.3 oz)
Made in USA.

Material

Chlorine-free Wool
Raw, untreated wool has scales that make it itchy and coarse and cause it to shrink, so most wool fabrics are treated with chlorine to reduce the scales. Our 100% merino wool is so fine it can be slow-washed without chlorine for softness and minimal shrinkage.

Technology

At Patagonia we seek to build the best product and cause no unnecessary harm. That's our mission statement, and it takes many forms. As it applies to making products, we work hard to source materials and use processes that are less harmful to the Earth without compromising quality. Because to us, quality is not only how well a product performs and holds up, but also how it's made.