Light Hiker Quarter Lightweight Hiking Socks
DETAILS
All the features you expect from our Light Hiker collection, but now in 1/4 sock height. Modest enough for a Victorian aristocrat, and equally familiar with dominating vast stretches of land, these ankle-covering socks offer a smooth cuff, legendary fit, and lightweight functionality that truly endures. Cushion extending up the Achilles adds targeted comfort and enhances the durability we guarantee for life.
FEATURES
- Performance Fit: No slipping, no bunching, and no blisters.
- Fine Gauge Knitting: Unprecedented durability and our unique “put it on, forget it’s on” feel.
- Fast Action Wicking: Pulls moisture away from skin. Fast drying.
- All Weather Performance: Cool in the summer, warm in the winter.
- Naturally Antimicrobial: Repels bacteria and odor.
- Guaranteed For Life: No strings. No conditions. For life.
- Merino Wool is fast drying, breathable and odor resistant for all-day comfort.
- True Seamless ™: Undetectable seam fusion for an ultra smooth, invisible feel.
SPECS
- Sits just above the ankle. The “just right” height, 1/4 socks are great for low-cut hikers and running shoes.
- 52% Nylon 44% Merino Wool 4% Lycra ® Spandex
- The versatile lightweight yarns in the Hike/Trek category maintain a low profile in modern trail footwear and proper performance on multi-day trips.
CUSHIONING DETAILS
CUSHION
- Cushion in the Hike/Trek category features terry loops under the foot reaching above the ankle for comfort and protection.
DETAILS
All the features you expect from our Light Hiker collection, but now in 1/4 sock height. Modest enough for a Victorian aristocrat, and equally familiar with dominating vast stretches of land, these ankle-covering socks offer a smooth cuff, legendary fit, and lightweight functionality that truly endures. Cushion extending up the Achilles adds targeted comfort and enhances the durability we guarantee for life.
FEATURES
- Performance Fit: No slipping, no bunching, and no blisters.
- Fine Gauge Knitting: Unprecedented durability and our unique “put it on, forget it’s on” feel.
- Fast Action Wicking: Pulls moisture away from skin. Fast drying.
- All Weather Performance: Cool in the summer, warm in the winter.
- Naturally Antimicrobial: Repels bacteria and odor.
- Guaranteed For Life: No strings. No conditions. For life.
- Merino Wool is fast drying, breathable and odor resistant for all-day comfort.
- True Seamless ™: Undetectable seam fusion for an ultra smooth, invisible feel.
SPECS
- Sits just above the ankle. The “just right” height, 1/4 socks are great for low-cut hikers and running shoes.
- 52% Nylon 44% Merino Wool 4% Lycra ® Spandex
- The versatile lightweight yarns in the Hike/Trek category maintain a low profile in modern trail footwear and proper performance on multi-day trips.
CUSHIONING DETAILS
CUSHION
- Cushion in the Hike/Trek category features terry loops under the foot reaching above the ankle for comfort and protection.
If you are unsure of your shoe size, measure your feet to find your size. Please also keep in mind that each shoe brand fits differently and therefore your size may be different by brand and even be different by style within the same brand. Please refer to the fit guide and reviews on products for additional information.
Please follow the directions below:
- Wearing a sock of medium thickness, stand on a piece of paper.
- Place a mark at the end of your heel and at the tip of your longest toe.
- Mark the sides of your foot at the widest part.
- Measure both feet and use the larger of the two
- To find your size, use these measurements and refer to the sizing chart below.
- If your measurements are between two sizes, or you find one foot's measurement is larger than the other, always move up to the larger size.
| Length | Size | Width size B or C | Width size D | Width size EE or EEE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 11/16 | 13 | 4 | 4 6/16 | 4 12/16 |
| 12 | 14 | 4 2/16 | 4 8/16 | 4 14/16 |
| 12 5/16 | 15 | 4 4/16 | 4 10/16 | 5 |
| 12 11/16 | 16 | 4 4/16 | 4 12/16 | 5 2/16 |
| 13 | 17 | 4 8/16 | 4 14/16 | 5 4/16 |
| 13 5/16 | 18 | 4 10/16 | 5 | 5 6/16 |
| 13 11/16 | 19 | 4 12/16 | 5 2/16 | 5 8/16 |
| 14 | 20 | 4 14/16 | 5 4/16 | 5 10/16 |
It is also helpful to know the width of your foot, widths are expressed in many ways for mens shoes. Below is a chart that will help you dechiper all the variations of width - each shoe manufacturer marks widths differently.
| Narrow | Medium | Wide | Extra Wide |
|---|---|---|---|
| N | M | W | XW |
| B | D | E | EEE |
| C | EE | 3E | |
| 2E | 4E |
Please also keep in mind that each shoe brand fits differently and therefore your size may be different by brand and even be different by style within the same brand.
The shoes on our site are all U.S. sizes. To convert an international size to its U.S. size, go to the size conversion table below.
| USA | UK | EUR | Inches |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | 12 | 47 | 11 11/16 |
| 14 | 13 | 48 | 12 |
| 15 | 14 | 49 | 12 5/16 |
| 16 | 15 | 50 | 12 11/16 |
| 17 | 16 | 51 | 13 |
International Shoe Size Notes
- Canadian shoe sizes are equivalent (identical) to American shoe sizes.
- Mexican shoe sizes plus 1? are the same as American Men's shoe sizes.
- British shoe sizes plus 1 are the same as American Men's shoe sizes.
- Japanese shoes sizes are American Men's shoes sizes plus 18. (Some companies say add 19.)
- Europe uses a system that came from the French called Paris Points. One Paris Point equals two-thirds of a centimeter. The system starts at zero centimeters and increases. There are no half sizes. American size 0 is the same as 15 Paris Points.
- Australia and New Zealand use the same shoe sizes as the United Kingdom.
If you are unsure of your shoe size, here’s how to measure it:
- Wearing a sock of medium thickness, stand on a piece of paper
- Place a mark at the end of your heel and at the tip of your longest toe
- Mark the sides of your foot at the widest part
- Measure both feet and use the larger of the two
- To find your size, use these measurements and refer to the sizing chart below
- If your measurements are between two sizes, or you find one foot's measurement is larger than the other, always move up to the larger size.