They relentlessly pursue these three pillars – Comfort, Durability, and Fit – is what sets them apart. Add the value of their Unconditional Lifetime Guarantee, and it gets them closer every day. It’s why, after nearly two decades, they’re still committed to constantly improving.
REGULATING TEMPERATURE – MAXIMISING PERFORMANCE
Using just one fibre when knitting socks is wasted potential. At Lorpen, they combine different fibres to maximize their warming or cooling properties. They lab test different combinations in order to find which ones offer the most benefits to athletes. Different climates require different fibers. While Merino wool is great for the winter, it’s too warm for the summer. Even sheep don’t wear wool in the summer. That’s why we use different technologies to keep your feet comfortable.
T3 LIGHTWEIGHT HIKING sock The lightweight T3 model that keeps feet dry on non-winter hikes…available for men and women
T3 MIDWEIGHT HIKER Warmth, comfort and T3 technology in medium weight for cold season use on any mountain…available for men and women
T3 ALL SEASON sock The best moisture transfer in a thicker T3 sock for more technical boots
Horizon is the name behind the socks of many of Britain’s best known walking, skiing and leisure brands and they bring to the production of these ranges the experience gathered from focusing on the production of socks to the exclusion of all else.
The MICRO CREW can be happily worn as an everyday leisure sock. The dense Merino wool loop stitch in the sole combined with Lycra and special grip sections offers the comfort and cushioning you need and expect in a hiking sock. The micro crew leg length has a subtle rib for support which all adds up to the most comfortable and most used hike sock in your sock draw.
THE HIKE sock provides everything you need from a ‘three-season’ boot length sock. It is designed to offer great comfort and support as well as effective breathability while still retaining a dense, fully cushioned sole. Ideal for hiking and lighter weight performance footwear, the socks are made with extra-fine Merino wool for warmth and comfort, have a classic ribbed leg and specially designed grip sections for support. The Lycra content and flat linked toe seam ensure a perfect fit and prevent any unnecessary abrasion. This is a perfect hiking sock for all conditions.
THE TREK is an all-season boot length performance sock. Made with extra-fine Merino wool the dense loop is knitted throughout the sock offering superior cushioning, warmth and comfort as well as providing incredible durability making it an ideal sock for arduous hiking and trekking.
Lightweight Coolmax Comfort, boot length, lightweight, soft sock designed for warm weather trekking. The Hike Lightweight Coolmax® Comfort maximises the natural benefits of cotton with a comfortable unrestrictive knit. Featuring Fusion Tech Coolmax® Comfort Technology for softness and superb wicking performance to keep feet dry and comfortable whilst walking and trekking in warmer climates. The super stretch ribbed cuff provides a close supportive fit on your foot with a looser unrestrictive fit around your calf, allowing the cuff to be worn up or down. The zonal padding system provides extra support whilst the open mesh structure promotes increased moisture transportation. This is the ideal choice for those looking for a lighter non wool sock for day hikes in warmer climates.
Midnight Merino Comfort, boot length sock for all day protection and next-to-skin comfort. Designed to ensure a dry environment for comfortable and healthy feet
Heavyweight Merino Comfort, boot sock for mountain hikers and walkers who enjoy the trails when the mercury plummets, the Explorer Merino Comfort provides all the support and warmth you need for cold-weather adventures. With thick cushioning for warmth, a soft-knit cuff for comfort and double density pads beneath your feet for all-day impact resistance. Featuring Merino Comfort Fusion Technology that creates a soft, fast-drying, unrestrictive and durable sock. Comfort Fit features a super stretchy ribbed cuff around your calf allowing the sock to be worn comfortably up or down. The toe box is closed with an almost invisible Flat Toe Seam minimising bulk around your toes whilst the sock is kept securely in place with an Elasticated Arch and 3D-shaped heel cup. Built on a structure of Lycra®, allows our Thermo Fit process to ensure the sock returns to its original shape and size after every wash. This is the perfect sock for exploring hills and mountains in sub-zero temperatures.
REGULATING TEMPERATURE – MAXIMISING PERFORMANCE
THE HIKE sock provides everything you need from a ‘three-season’ boot length sock. It is designed to offer great comfort and support as well as effective breathability while still retaining a dense, fully cushioned sole. Ideal for hiking and lighter weight performance footwear, the socks are made with extra-fine Merino wool for warmth and comfort, have a classic ribbed leg and specially designed grip sections for support. The Lycra content and flat linked toe seam ensure a perfect fit and prevent any unnecessary abrasion. This is a perfect hiking sock for all conditions.
THE TREK is an all-season boot length performance sock. Made with extra-fine Merino wool the dense loop is knitted throughout the sock offering superior cushioning, warmth and comfort as well as providing incredible durability making it an ideal sock for arduous hiking and trekking.
Lightweight Coolmax Comfort, boot length, lightweight, soft sock designed for warm weather trekking. The Hike Lightweight Coolmax® Comfort maximises the natural benefits of cotton with a comfortable unrestrictive knit. Featuring Fusion Tech Coolmax® Comfort Technology for softness and superb wicking performance to keep feet dry and comfortable whilst walking and trekking in warmer climates. The super stretch ribbed cuff provides a close supportive fit on your foot with a looser unrestrictive fit around your calf, allowing the cuff to be worn up or down. The zonal padding system provides extra support whilst the open mesh structure promotes increased moisture transportation. This is the ideal choice for those looking for a lighter non wool sock for day hikes in warmer climates.
Midnight Merino Comfort, boot length sock for all day protection and next-to-skin comfort. Designed to ensure a dry environment for comfortable and healthy feet
Heavyweight Merino Comfort, boot sock for mountain hikers and walkers who enjoy the trails when the mercury plummets, the Explorer Merino Comfort provides all the support and warmth you need for cold-weather adventures. With thick cushioning for warmth, a soft-knit cuff for comfort and double density pads beneath your feet for all-day impact resistance. Featuring Merino Comfort Fusion Technology that creates a soft, fast-drying, unrestrictive and durable sock. Comfort Fit features a super stretchy ribbed cuff around your calf allowing the sock to be worn comfortably up or down. The toe box is closed with an almost invisible Flat Toe Seam minimising bulk around your toes whilst the sock is kept securely in place with an Elasticated Arch and 3D-shaped heel cup. Built on a structure of Lycra®, allows our Thermo Fit process to ensure the sock returns to its original shape and size after every wash. This is the perfect sock for exploring hills and mountains in sub-zero temperatures.