Kimberley
Kimberley
Single Layer Bamboo Mid Length Hiking Sock
4 colors available
Wretham
Wretham
Waterproof Warm Weather Ankle Length Sock
4 colors available
Wiveton
Wiveton
Waterproof Warm Weather Mid Length Sock
4 colors available
Dunton
Dunton
Waterproof All Weather Ankle Length Sock with Hydrostop™
4 colors available
Briston
Briston
Waterproof All Weather Mid Length Sock with Hydrostop™
4 colors available
Bircham
Bircham
Waterproof All Weather Ankle Length Sock
4 colors available
Raynham
Raynham
Waterproof All Weather Mid Length Sock
4 colors available
Morston
Morston
Solo QuickDry Ankle Length Socks
3 colors available
Thurton
Thurton
Solo QuickDry Mid Length Socks
3 colors available
Starston
Starston
Waterproof Cold Weather Mid Length Sock
4 colors available
Worstead
Worstead
Waterproof Cold Weather Knee Length Sock
4 colors available
Trowse
Trowse
Women's Single Layer Bamboo Mid Length Hiking Sock
1 color available
Thurton
Thurton
Solo QuickDry Mid Length Socks
3 colors available
Kimberley
Kimberley
Single Layer Bamboo Mid Length Hiking Sock
4 colors available
Starston
Starston
Waterproof Cold Weather Mid Length Sock
4 colors available
Sealskinz Hiking Socks
Step up your hiking game with Sealskinz hiking socks, designed for trekkers who demand the best in comfort and durability. Step up your winter walks with insulated thermal hiking socks from Sealskinz. These highly technical, carefully crafted socks are designed for maximum warmth and breathability on the most challenging routes. Whether you're mountaineering or commuting in winter, make your hiking socks waterproof for unmatched comfort.
What are the best socks for hiking?
The best hiking socks combine a snug, secure fit with effective moisture-management, abrasion resistance, and the right thickness & construction for your terrain and climate. At Sealskinz, hiking socks like the Surlingham Sock use carefully selected materials, such as merino blends, synthetic fibres and cushioned zones, to deliver comfort over long distances and varied terrain. Their designs include zones of reinforcement in high-wear areas (heel, ball of foot), smart height/length options for boots, and fabrics that keep feet dry and supported even when you’re on wet, muddy or rocky trails.
In short: you want socks that match your boot fit, protect against friction and moisture, and maintain comfort over many hours of walking or hiking.
How do hiking socks prevent blisters?
Socks help prevent blisters primarily by managing friction and moisture: two of the biggest causes of hotspots. Sealskinz hiking socks do this through materials that wick sweat away from the skin, preventing damp conditions inside the boot, which can vastly increase friction. When your feet stay dry, supported and stable inside the sock and your boot system, you are far less likely to end up with blisters.
Are waterproof hiking socks effective in rain?
Yes, Sealskinz waterproof hiking socks are very effective in rain and wet conditions. Our three-layer waterproof sock system which includes a durable outer shell, a waterproof hydrophilic membrane, and an inner comfort layer, prevents external water getting to your feet while still allowing sweat to escape, which matters hugely when moving. Because when your boots get wet, your socks get cold, and cold = discomfort and a blister risk. Thus, in wet hiking, waterproof hiking socks add a valuable layer of protection, but ensure your boots also manage water, otherwise the benefits will be reduced.