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Hiking Sock - Light Cushion

Hiking Sock - Light Cushion

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Men's Merino Wool Hiking Socks with Light Cushion

Warm weather hikes demand a sock that can keep up — breathable enough to stay cool, cushioned enough to go the distance. Our men's merino wool hiking socks deliver exactly that, whether you're heading out for a quick trail run or a multi-day backcountry excursion.

Cloudline's signature merino wool is naturally moisture-wicking and odor-resistant, keeping your feet dry and fresh mile after mile. The light cushion strikes the perfect balance between protection and packability — enough padding to handle rocky terrain without the bulk. A precision fit means these socks stay up all day, so you can focus on the trail ahead instead of adjusting your gear.

Built for warm weather hiking, backpacking, and trail running — these merino wool hiking socks are ready for your next big adventure.

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SOCK FEATURES

▪︎ Summertime hikes are a lot more fun without the blisters. Our merino wool blend wicks your sweat away to keep you going through the toughest miles.


▪︎ Thru hikes, backpacking trips, and even day hikes can end with ripe smells. But our naturally odor-resistant merino wool ensures these socks will be smelling fresh after days on the trail.


▪︎ A lightweight sock still needs to be durable - that’s why we make ours with a reinforced heel and toe. These socks are built for lasting, itch-free comfort.


▪︎ When you’re on the trail, you have to be prepared for any kind of weather. Temperature regulating merino wool means that your feet will be comfortable no matter what.


▪︎ Thru-hiker tested for lightweight performance on the Pacific Crest and Appalachian Trails.

SOCK DETAILS

▪︎ American Made from Quality Materials: The perfect blend of 63% Ultra Soft Merino Wool, 31% Nylon, and 6% Spandex.


▪︎ Light cushion: The ideal combination of ultralight breathability and medium underfoot cushioning.


▪︎ Crew Height: Our most popular height rises to mid-calf and stays up all day.


▪︎ Easy Care: Always wash inside out to prevent pilling. Machine wash and dry warm, do not bleach. Can also be hand washed and line dried on the trail.

LIFETIME GUARANTEE

If you wear out a pair of Cloudline socks our team is here to get them replaced with our simple warranty process so you can get back on the trail.

Humanely raised sheep grazing in the mountains.

Merino You Can Feel Good About

Cloudline socks are knit exclusively with premium merino wool certified by the Responsible Wool Standard. This ensures our wool comes from farms that take a responsible approach to land management, and follow the principles of the Five Freedoms for Farm Animals.

  • Every Cloudline sock is proudly knit in the USA with the finest domestic and imported yarn.
  • We back every sock we make with a Lifetime Guarantee.
  • Cloudline socks are machine washable. Just turn inside out and wash with your normal laundry on warm /cold.  Tumble Dry Low/Med.
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Josh H.
I'm seriously never buying other socks again!

I had the opportunity to test them out on a day hike and even with it being 90°F my feet were cool and that night it was in the high 50s and my feet were plenty warm. Everything about these socks are incredible from the feel to the comfort of the padding and weave. There is seriously not a better sock out on the market these should be your go to for everything from thru hikes to just staying fit in your neighborhood. All in all I give them a 10,000/5 because these have outperformed every sock I have worn in my life.

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Griffith Thomas (United States)
X-Large - Men 12 - 14.5 / Midnight Black

These are really good work socks. All day long in boots no sweat.

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Bruce E.
Most Comfortable Socks Ever!!!

These socks are so comfortable, I never want to wear cotton socks again!
It takes quite a few wears until they start to get smelly.

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michael m.
great socks

had to replace my old cloudline sox that failed after years of great service. bought 4 new pairs in a variety of style. so i should be good for many years. one tip, size up. i am a 10 and 3/4 or 11 and i get the XLs.

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Ramon.
Used/washed often, still used years later.

Very comfy overall. Be advised that the "light cushion" feels quite warm to my SoCal feet and are mostly indoor chilly weather socks as a result. Not much to say other than they're really the only pair of socks I need around the house since they don't hold onto odors.

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Dirk K.
Good quality socks. Comfortable and durable.

There's enough terry padding in all the right places. The crew length is fine for cooler winter days and when extra coverage is needed.

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Ramon
Comfy and warm.

Bought these 3 years back and they're very comfy overall. I wear them mostly for indoor use as they're a bit too thick for SoCal weather. Colder temps are coming by and they're pretty much my go-to around the house during these times. Be advised, IMO: The "light" cushion feels slightly thick/warm, as mentioned above. Once your feet are moving, you might find that you want something thinner so I opted to get some Ultralight pairs.
My main blanket has unfortunately made them look "snowy" and I just haven't been bothered enough to shovel it all off. : )

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Jacob K.
Great socks

Great socks that fit well and provide good combo of comfort and temperature control!

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Michael F.
Great all around

The light cushion sock is my go-to for wearing all day. Great all around.

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Patricia M.
Oh yay

Prefect Woolie for my toes

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Jeff M.
Comfy socks. I miss the t-shirts.

Very comfortable socks that I'm still regularly wearing four years later. I just wish they still made t-shirts.

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Alexander W.
Great socks

I wear them every day to work.

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Matt

Disappointed. Switched from Smartwool to Cloudline and the quality of this 4 pairs is pretty poor. Toe seams have a ton of loose material and strings. Love the color and thickness but the quality was disappointing.

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Matt

Disappointed. Switched from Smartwool to Cloudline and the quality of this 4 pairs is pretty poor. Toe seams have a ton of loose material and strings. Love the color and thickness but the quality was disappointing.

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Snowman
Comfy To The Max

These socks are soooo comfortable. I live in the mountains, work outdoors, wear hiking boots all winter long, and these will be my go-to socks. I ordered two pairs, along with a three-pack of no-shows for my wife...I received the three-pack for my wife and TWO THREE-PACKS of these hikers. Mega-bonus, set for life. Now I need to order some mountain biking socks.

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douglas k.
nice and comfy

nice and comfy-especially for a lightweight sock-happy feet!!

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Scott Schultz
Great socks

Vey comfortable and high quality socks. I highly recommend.

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William W.
Thanks

These socks are great! I received a free pair from cloudline through their sponsorship of Grit and Grind 7 mile trail race. Thanks, I will be buying more soon.

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Justin
The Best

I love these socks. I used to buy Darn Tough exclusively but these have a higher % of merino wool and I find that they're more comfortable. I hope Cloudline will introduce more colors for the main body of the sock someday. Until then, I'm very happy with the gray. Not only would I buy again, but I have bought again. These are my new go-tos.

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Brian R.
Love em

Love em

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Ron W.
I love them

I love them

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Michael N.
Bought for use as dress socks.

I have many pairs of Cloud-line socks, I wanted a couple pairs to wear with dress cloths and these are the ones. They look good and are always comfortable, even in hot weather.

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Paul S.
Great Socks!

Love these socks! Very comfortable and they breathe well!

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Paul M.
Comfortable

After ordering and wearing some of these Cloudline socks, I think I annoy my wife by constantly showing her my socks and telling her how much I like them. I do not do much hiking, but work in the basement most of the day. I liked the Medium Cushion socks when it was colder, but now that it is getting a little warmer, I am wearing the Light Cushion socks. They are very comfortable and great to wear. The biggest difficulty I have now is trying not to order too many of the Cloudline socks.

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Travis L.
These are great

Great socks, great service.

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Brewster L.
Best Socks EVER

You’ve found the holy grail: perfect socks. Promise yourself to never buy others.

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Doug A.
Just ok

I love this brand for their socks. These hiking socks have not proven to be of the same quality. They do not stay up on your legs making it annoying to constantly be pulling them back up. There 1/4 socks have been outstanding however.

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Stu P.
Great socks,super comfortable. Will be

Great socks,super comfortable. Will be getting more.

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Mitchell M.
Great all around socks.

I work outside and on my feet most days. The comfort and wool blend make this a perfect sock for me.

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Spiegelman
Love these

Love these, but you really can’t go wrong with anything Cloudline. I’ve been using their socks for 7+ years on Thru-hikes; PCT, JMT, CT, and everyday living in AL. Great breathability on trail and in the Alabama summers. Doesn’t really matter the situation, I am grabbing my cloudline socks.

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Scott V.
These are great socks. I

These are great socks. I prefer the earlier cloud line with no cushion as cushioned socks tend to create hot spots, but they must be out of production. Nonetheless, these sock don’t wear out. They’re a great product and reasonable priced.

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Jeremy W.
Material Feels Great

They feel great when wearing casually, but I found that they kept my feet too warm when hiking with temp’s in the upper 60’s. Also, the sock opening could stand to have more give around the calves, a little constricting.