Review on Heavyweight Thermal Socks For Cold Weather - Warm Insulated Crew Socks For Men And Women, 1/2 Pair, By RTZAT by Quinton Martinez

I do a lot of hiking. I usually buy a certain brand of high end hiking socks, costing upwards of $20 a pair. What I look for in hiking socks are good wicking, no pressure points, good heel, toe, and instep cushioning, detail to finish, and a durable design. Nothing will ruin a hike faster than a pair of socks that fail in one of the areas above mentioned.Always in the search for good quality hiking accessories, I ordered these Merino wool hiking socks (grey) and took them on a few laps around my 24 acres to try them out. Covering almost two miles, I can tell if a pair of socks are going to be problematic. So far, I'm rather impressed. These provide exceptional cushioning and, by virtue of their very soft towel like stitching inside, I can tell they will wick very well. Rather than try to describe the material, I included a close-up photo of it. Again, this is on the inside of the sock and covers all areas of the foot.In regards to finish (sewing), there are no pressure points like you might find in the toe area where stitching is tied off on lesser quality socks. The leg and cuff provide good support and stay up nicely. The gusset (between the toes and heel) has added elastic reinforcement, which I would expect to find in a good quality sock. This help prevents the heel from bunching up. They are warm, which is important for hiking in the alpine region of the South Rim of the Grand Canyon where I live. At 7,000 ft. (2,150 meters) elevation, nighttime can get chilly even in the summer.Overall, I'm impressed enough with these socks that I would wear them on my hikes into the canyon. I'm also impressed with the price. At 1/2 of what I would normally pay, these deliver great value. If you're looking for a great pair of hiking socks, look no further. I think you'll be impressed with them too.