SMARTWOOL
Choose from zero cushion options for minimalist feel or targeted cushioning styles for impact protection where you need it most. The versatile unisex line offers a perfect fit for many, while our women's-specific socks provide tailored comfort.
Engineered with premium Merino wool, these socks regulate temperature, manage moisture, and resist odor naturally. The seamless toe construction prevents friction, while strategic mesh zones enhance breathability.
Durability is paramount in Smartwool socks. Reinforced high-wear areas ensure longevity, making them a smart investment for frequent runners. The socks retain their shape and performance even after repeated use and washing.
Available in various heights and thicknesses, our Smartwool running socks cater to different preferences and weather conditions. Whether you're tackling a marathon or enjoying a casual jog, Smartwool socks provide the comfort and support to keep you focused on your run.
Smartwool is a market-leading brand that has been making performance gear with Merino wool since 1994. Their running socks are renowned for combining the natural benefits of Merino wool—temperature regulation, moisture management, and odour resistance—with advanced, runner-specific sock technologies for exceptional comfort and performance.
Smartwool integrates several patented technologies into their socks:
- Indestructawool™: This technology reinforces high-wear areas with a durable blend of fibres to significantly improve the sock's lifespan without sacrificing comfort.
- 4 Degree™ Elite Fit System: A performance-oriented fit system that uses two elastics for greater stretch and recovery, ensuring the sock stays securely in place and doesn't slip or bunch up during a run.
- Shred Shield™ Technology: Reduces wear from the toes, helping to prevent holes from forming in the toe box.
Smartwool provides a range of cushioning levels to suit every runner's preference and needs:
- Zero Cushion: The thinnest option, offering a minimalist, next-to-foot feel for those who want maximum connection to their shoe.
- Targeted Cushion: Features light cushioning placed strategically in high-impact zones like the ball and heel of the foot, protecting without adding bulk.
- Light Cushion: Offers a well-balanced layer of cushioning across the entire bottom of the foot for all-around comfort.
Merino wool is a natural performance fibre that excels in a running sock. It's not itchy like traditional wool, and it has several key benefits:
- Moisture Management: It can absorb up to 30% of its weight in moisture, pulling sweat away from the skin to keep your feet drier and reduce the risk of blisters.
- Temperature Regulation: It helps keep your feet warm in cold weather and cool in hot weather, making it perfect for year-round running.
- Odour Resistance: Merino wool is naturally antimicrobial, which helps to prevent the growth of odour-causing bacteria.
This refers to Smartwool's unique toe closure method that results in a perfectly flat and smooth seam. By eliminating the bulky, irritating seam found in many conventional socks, it provides exceptional in-shoe comfort and prevents the rubbing that can lead to chafing and blisters.
Yes, durability is a key focus. Thanks to their Indestructawool™ technology, which uses a proprietary yarn construction method to reinforce the sock in high-wear zones, Smartwool socks are designed to withstand many miles of use and washing.
Smartwool socks are designed with strategically placed mesh zones, often on the top of the foot, to enhance breathability and ventilation. This allows heat and moisture to escape, keeping your feet cooler and drier, even during intense runs.
Smartwool offers a variety of sock heights to suit different preferences and running conditions, including:
- No Show & Micro: The lowest cuts, sitting just at or below the ankle.
- Low Ankle & Ankle: Classic running sock heights that sit just above the shoe collar.
- Crew: A taller option that provides more coverage and protection on
