New Zealand
New Zealand merino hiking socks — naturally warm when damp, quick-drying and slow to hold odour.
Our story
Merino wool keeps you warm even when it is wet — the crimped fibres trap air and shed moisture, so a damp sock still insulates. The New Zealand merino in High Country socks is fine and soft, breathable enough for a long climb, and naturally slow to hold odour, so a multi-day tramp stays comfortable to the end. We knit them with reinforced heels and toes, and a cushioned sole for the trail.
Where it comes from
New Zealand merino socks that stay warm wet and don't hold odour.
The heels and toes are reinforced and the sole cushioned, so they hold up well over rough terrain. Merino is naturally hard-wearing, and a pair lasts many seasons with proper care.
They come in S–XL. Use your usual shoe-size guide on the sizing chart — a snug but not tight fit, with no bunching, works best on the trail.
Machine-wash on a cool wool cycle with a little wool detergent, and line-dry. Avoid high heat and fabric softener, which can felt the wool.
The fine New Zealand merino we use is soft next to skin, so most people find it comfortable without a liner. If your skin is very sensitive, our merino liner sits nicely underneath.
Yes. Merino insulates even when damp, unlike cotton which clings cold when wet. A soaked merino sock still keeps your foot noticeably warmer.
Merino's crimped fibres trap air and wick moisture, so it keeps you warm even when damp, dries quickly, and naturally holds odour far less than synthetics over a few days.
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