Youd likely never forget an unpleasant day hike that got your feet perspiring enough it made your cotton socks damp and uncomfortable, leaving you cringing with every step. Make sure your campers hiking trips are memorable for all the right reasons with a cozy pair of wool socks from Smartwool like the Kids Hike Full Cushion Crew Sock.
Designed with features for maximum comfort, your camper will love these Hiking Socks. Theyre given an elasticized arch brace so it stays in place on your foot, a flat knit toe seam to offer a comfy feel, and full cushioning for warmth as well as protection. Of course youre going to send your camper with a bunch of cotton socks, but be sure to include a couple pair of nice, wool socks like the Kids Hike Full Cushion Crew Socks!
The Smartwool Story
Smartwool is a little ski-town brand founded by Peter and Patty Dukeski instructors who moved in 1994 from the East Coast to Steamboat, Colorado. That first year in Steamboat was the coldest my feet have ever been, Peter was quoted in an Outdoor Retailer article from 2017. I literally poured water out of my boots at the end of the day! A friend and I made some merino socks, and after that my feet were the warmest theyve ever been, and they were absolutely dry. Thats when the lightbulb went off.
Constructed with full cushioning, the Kids Hike Full Cushion Crew Socks are super-durable. Theyre sure to last you for many years to come. But when they do eventually wear out, it will decompose in just a few years because its made of natural Merino wool and other biodegradable materials. Smartwool practices ethical sourcing and sustainable manufacturing with natural and recycled wool as well!
Happy sheep make for happy customers, which is why Smartwool works to ensure that the Merino sheep whose wool they shear live happy, peaceful lives in their natural habitat. Coming off the sheep greasy, the wool is cleaned, combed, and spun into yarn which is then made into amazing Smartwool products, available right here for the comfort of campers rambling feet! High-performing and uncompromisingly comfortable, Smartwool socks are an excellent choice for the active camper!
Go far. Feel good.
- Material: 65% Merino Wool, 31% Nylon, 2% Recycled Nylon, and 2% Elastane
- Kids Extra-Durable, Full Cushion Crew Sock
- Flat Knit Toe Seam Adds Extra Comfort
- Elasticized Arch Brace
- Provide UPF Protection
- Naturally Fire-Retardant
- Biodegradable
- Made in the USA of Imported Yarn
- Care Instructions: Turn inside out and machine wash warm/gentle; Do not bleach; Tumble dry low/line dry; Do not iron or dry clean
Why Wool?
It may sound like torture to wear wool on your feet, but thats because youre thinking of the itchy sweater your Grandma knitted for you. Thats a different type of wool than Smartwool. Smartwool uses responsibly-sourced Merino wool which consists of a much thinner and softer fiber. It isnt itchy at all. In fact, its insanely soft, unbelievably breathable, and completely comfortable!
Wool in the Summer?
You may think wool would only be for keeping you warm but that isnt always the case. In fact, some campers prefer to ONLY wear wool socks since they keep your feet a comfortable temperaturewarm when its cold out and cool in the heat. Wool actually works by regulating your body temperature. Smartwool socks are made of a thinner wool that is anti-odor and moisture-wicking to keep your feet feeling cool even in the thick of the summer season.
Get Smart About Your Socks!
Thanks to the nature of this miracle fiber, Smartwool socks are naturally antibacterial, resist odor, and wick moisture away. For that reason, these socks dont require washing after each use. You know your child. They MIGHT just grab the SAME pair of socks from yesterday! If theyre just going to wear the same socks again, make sure theyre Smartwool. The whole cabin will appreciate socks that dont stink!
