WrightsockCoolMesh II Crew Running Socks for Men and Women – Eco-Friendly Anti Blister Socks - American Made

These are a nice weight sock for hiking, walking, running, or relaxing. I bought these initially at REI but, have been unable to find them in a store for several years. After trying multiple other brands of winter socks which were too thick and too warm, I finally found Wrightsocks again. These socks have held up really well for several years. I wanted to buy more for daily winter wear. Wool causes severe itching and rash as do other brands. These socks stay warm even when wet or damp but dry quickly and no itching! Not only are they great socks, they are made of recycled materials! What's not to love?!

Good fit. Blister free.

Wrightsock seems to taken over from an older product [early 1980's] Double Lay-R that I used to wear. Back then, as now, they were the best solution to hiking blisters than I know of short of Moleskin on the "hotspots" that developed hiking. Routinely wear them daily now, not just for hiking. Comfortable, no chafing, excellent at wicking perspiration to keep feet dry when hiking. Have tried marino wool version and they are really good in winter for warmth without bulk -- Coolmax inner layer for smooth softness and outer wool layer provides warmth -- can strongly recommend this version also. The anti-blister properties arise out of the independent, double layer construction. The inner layer stays with the foot and the outer layer stays with the boot, thus the relative motion that takes place between the foot and the boot -- the slippage that causes chafing and heat inducing friction -- happens between the two fabric layers saving your skin. I have always found this brand extremely durable, just like the older Double Lay-R brand. Personally, I've never had a quality problem with them, even with a lot of hiking and daily wear.

This is a review of four socks:WrightSock Mens Coolmesh II Crew, Black, Large $8.53 (when I bought it)Under Armour Men's Heatgear Boot Socks (1-Pack), MD (Men's Shoe 4-8.5) $7.99 (now cheaper as an add-on)Carhartt Mens Work-Dry Lightweight Western Boot Over-The-Calf Socks, Black, 10-13 Sock/6-12 Shoe $8.99Carhartt Men's 6 Pack Force Performance Crew Socks, Black, 10-13 Sock/6-12 Shoe $24.99 6-pack ($4.17/pair)tl;drAll of these are good socks, but my pick for value, versatility, and durability is the Carhartt Force Performance crew sock.I recently decided to scrap all my worn-out gross socks and get a bunch of good ones, so I had to search Amazon for the best option. I wanted them to be appropriate both for the office and for the outdoors. I ended up buying four types to compare. My requirements were:1. Synthetic or wool (no cotton): I need my socks to perform well when wet.2. Black or dark grey: I will wear them to work, so while they don't have to pass for dress socks, they shouldn't call attention to themselves either.3. Long enough to wear with my 8-inch Belleville boots that I use in wet weather.4. Suitable for both warm and cool weather: I bike to work year-round and I don't want to wear special socks unless it's a snowstorm.5. Comfortable.6. Durable: I don't want to do this again in a couple years.1: MaterialsAll four are fully synthetic (mainly polyester). No wool socks I found at a reasonable price seemed like they would meet the other requirements.2: AppearanceAll four were available in black when I bought them, although the Force Performance crew socks have a gray heel decoration and stripe that stick up above my shoes and are visible when I sit down. The WrightSock looked best when new, almost like a dress sock, but after one wash it had kind of a beat-up appearance with a lot of pilling. The Carhartt Western tends to pick up lint more than the others and also had some pilling. The Under Armour Heatgear held up pretty well, and the Force Performance seems totally unaffected by washing.3: LengthTwo of these socks, the Carhartt Western and the Heatgear, are long over-the-calf socks. They come up within a few inches of my knee (I'm 5'11") and would be long enough to wear with pretty much any boot. The Force Performance is a crew sock. I was worried it might not be long enough for my boots, but it is--as some have noted in other reviews, it's pretty snug around the ankle and calf, so it doesn't slide down easily. For boots higher than 8 inches, you'll want a boot sock. The WrightSock is a little shorter (not as short as it looks in the picture, because it stretches more than the others) but still long enough to shield my ankles from the top of the boot. It does slide down a bit more easily, though, so I wouldn't choose it for a long hike in high boots because I might have to keep pulling them up.4: WarmthThe Carhartt Western, the Under Armour Heatgear, and the Force Performance are all what I would call three-season socks. They are fine for summer if you don't mind sweating in them a bit, not too warm to wear all day inside, warm enough in cold weather for short periods or if you remain active. None of them are suitable for standing around a lot in sub-freezing temperatures. The WrightSock, despite its double-layer construction, is the thinnest and most breathable of the bunch. It would be good for a summer workout. I just wore my WrightSocks for shoveling snow in 40-degree weather, and my toes ended up chilly after a couple hours. The Carhartt Western is slightly thicker than the Force Performance, with a fuzzier feel to it, and the Heatgear is slightly thinner and has a mesh panel over the forefoot to make it more breathable. The Western and Heatgear could get to be uncomfortable in hot weather because they cover so much of your leg.5: ComfortThe WrightSock is the most comfortable, being shortest and stretchiest. The double-layer fabric is there to prevent blisters, and it works. I did notice a little bit more foot odor with those than with the others. The Western and the Heatgear are both pretty comfortable and improve after a little washing and wearing to stretch them out and soften them up. Same goes for the Force Performance, though it was probably the one that caused the most itching on my ankles at first, because it's a little tighter.6: Durability I've only had these all for a couple of months, but I can draw some conclusions already. The WrightSock is two layers of very thin fabric, so I'm already starting to see stress points where holes will form. It also seems the most likely to stretch out until it's too loose, though I haven't had that problem yet. The Heatgear and the Western both seem pretty good, although the pilling on the Western could progress further and the mesh panel on the Heatgear might be a weak point. The Force Performance seems surprisingly resilient, showing no visible wear after several washes.Bottom line:If you need a long sock to wear with your tall boots, the Carhartt Western and Under Armour Heatgear are both good choices; I would pick the Carhartt for cooler weather and the Heatgear for warmer circumstances.If you need a high-performance athletic sock to prevent blisters, and you can afford to switch it out regularly once it wears down, the WrightSock is a high-quality option.For general wear indoors and outdoors, year-round, the Carhartt Force Performance is a no-brainer. And at roughly half the cost per pair of the others I tried, you're getting way more for your money.

I really like these Wright socks. I use them for hiking or trail running, and they are pretty comfortable. They don't shrink at the top and dig into my calves like some other hiking socks do. Recommended

I don't remember when or where I bought my first pair of these socks, but they have lasted years. They really are worth the price. "Summer" socks are often too thin, but these are thicker without being bulky or hot. The color "gray" is not gray. It looks like black and denim-blue yarn that matches a medium blue denim.

I have worn this brand and style of socks for years. I hadn't found them in stores for a long time, but was grateful to see on Amazon. I have arthritis and these just seem to comfort. They fit in so many different type shoes. Not too thin or thick. Last a very long time if you take care of them. Last better if turned inside out to launder but I do forget sometimes.

These were for my grandson who started a job that requires him to be on his feet & to wear protective boots. Up until now he’s only worn gym shoes & sat at a desk.I wear the white version of these in my hiking boots. The double layer helps prevent blisters. The socks are not thick. Our grandson told me these socks made a huge difference. For the week of work before these arrived, he was well on his way to blisters. Not anymore!

I've been wearing the Wrightsock quarter & ankle socks for years and I love them. I decided to try these for winter hikes. They fit fine on the foot but are tight on the calf and my calves are not especially large.

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Già conoscevo questi calzini a doppio strato, ottimi per chi fa lunghe camminate senza avere problemi di vesciche. Ho voluto comprarne anche un paio piú lunghi per le scarpe da trekking. Sono un pò cari ma é un ottimo prodotto. Lo consiglio agli sportivi.

I have been wearing Wright socks for many years. My last two pairs were good for ten years or more. The new ones I ordered a received are inferior quality. I wore both pairs then laundered them, and they are covered in pills and have shrunk.

The large sock size is more of a medium and the colour on the package said Grey, but the socks were definitely Blue.Seems to work fine, but have not had a chance to test the effectiveness against blisters.