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What are the best women's light merino wool socks for hiking in warm weather?

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-- Darn Tough Vermont Women's Crew Light	-	Apr 16, 2016
-- Darn Tough Vermont 1/4 Cushion	-	Apr 1, 2016
-- SmartWool Margarita Womens Socks	-	Apr 16, 2016
-- Icebreaker Women's Lifestyle Lite Crew	-	Apr 1, 2016
-- CloudLine Premium Merino Wool Hiking Sock -- Medium Cushion	$21.99	Dec 2, 2016

Darn Tough Vermont Women's Crew Light

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Variety of fun colors available

There are 10 different color options for the striped version alone, but you can get a variety of other options in the same sock as well (such as bubbles). See More

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No cushioning

This is a thin sock with no added cushioning, something to keep in mind if you like extra padding during long hikes. See More

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Quite thin

The material is light/thin, helping your feet stay cool in hot weather. See More

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Made in the USA

If supporting local is important to you, these socks are a great option! All Darn Tough socks are made in Vermont. See More

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Lifetime, unconditional guarantee

Darn Tough will replace any of their socks, free of charge and for any reason. Even if they wear out after years, Darn Tough will still replace them with no hassle. They have one of the best guarantees on the market for wool socks. See More

Darn Tough Vermont 1/4 Cushion

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They don't slide down

A common problem with 1/4 socks is that they slide down easier when walking. However, the elastic in Darn Tough socks have a good grip without being uncomfortably tight, and don't stretch out. See More

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Color is more drab than in photos

Some of the socks tend to look a bit more dull, and sometimes slightly different colors than what is shown in the photos. See More

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Durable

The socks are very well made, lasting for years of frequent wear. See More

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Made in the USA

If supporting local is important to you, these socks are a great option! All Darn Tough socks are made in Vermont. See More

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Very soft

These socks are extremely soft, and not at all itchy. See More

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Cushioning helps keep you comfortable

The socks provide cushioning that help with comfort during long treks. See More

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Life time, unconditional guarantee

Darn Tough will replace any of their socks, free of charge and for any reason. Even if they wear out after years, Darn Tough will still replace them with no hassle. They have one of the best guarantees on the market for wool socks. See More

SmartWool Margarita Womens Socks

Top Pro

Lots of fun colors

There are 21 different color combinations available in the Margarita socks, many of which are quite bright and fun. See More

Top Con

Recent decrease in quality

Over the past year or two, many people have reported that their newer SmartWool purchases are wearing out extremely quickly, where there older SmartWool socks lasted years. The changes to the sock make them very unreliable. See More

Icebreaker Women's Lifestyle Lite Crew

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Available in plain black

These socks are available in plain black, which can be difficult to find in merino wool athletic socks. See More

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Feel quite tight/snug

They have a fair bit of support/elastic around the toes and heel to help keep the socks in place. However this can feel quite tight and constricting. See More

CloudLine Premium Merino Wool Hiking Sock -- Medium Cushion

Smartwool Women's PhD Outdoor Light

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Limited color choices

These socks are currently only available in two colors. See More

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