Merino Wool Quarter Socks

Merino wool quarter socks (1/4 top) for men and women, knit in the USA.

Our 1/4 top socks rise just above the ankle bone, high enough to keep trail grit out and stop your shoe collar from rubbing, without the extra warmth of a full crew. That's why they're a favorite with trail runners and with hikers who wear trail runners. Choose ultralight, light cushion or medium cushion depending on how much padding you like.

Every pair is knit in Fort Payne, Alabama from Responsible Wool Standard (RWS) certified merino and backed by our lifetime guarantee. Wearing boots? Shop our merino wool crew socks.

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Men's Quarter Socks

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Women's Quarter Socks

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Merino Wool Quarter Socks FAQ

What is a quarter (1/4 top) sock?

A quarter sock rises just above the ankle bone. It's taller than a no-show, so it protects your ankle from shoe collars and keeps out trail grit, but shorter and cooler than a crew sock.

Quarter or crew socks for hiking?

Quarter socks are a favorite with hikers who wear trail runners or low hiking shoes. If you hike in boots, go with crew socks, which rise above the boot collar.

Ultralight, light or medium cushion?

Ultralight is our coolest sock for racing and hot weather. Light cushion is our everyday training pick. Medium cushion adds padding for long trail runs and hikes. Compare all three in our cushion guide.

No-show or quarter socks: which should I pick?

Pick quarter socks when you want ankle coverage on the trail or around a shoe collar that rubs. Pick no-show socks when you want the sock hidden in low-cut shoes.

Which size should I get?

Men's and women's styles are the same sock, sized for different shoe sizes. Our socks stretch, so start by sizing down unless you have wide or high-volume feet. See our size guide for the full chart.

How do I wash merino wool socks?

Tumble dry on low to warm heat. Full care tips are on our washing instructions page.

Where are Cloudline socks made?

Every pair is knit in Fort Payne, Alabama from Responsible Wool Standard (RWS) certified merino, and backed by our lifetime guarantee.