A good pair of walking socks can make a big difference to how your feet feel on a walk. Boots often get the attention, but it is your socks that sit next to your skin and quietly decide whether you stay comfortable or not.
Proper walking socks help move sweat away from your skin, which cuts down on rubbing and blisters. They add cushioning at the heel and ball of the foot to soften the impact on harder ground, and a close, shaped fit stops them slipping or bunching inside your boots.
When your feet stay dry and supported, you can focus on the views instead of sore spots. Swapping everyday socks for walking socks is a small change that can make short local walks and full days in the hills feel much better.
For high-output pursuits where breathability and coverage matter, these Ultralight Crew Socks go the distance. Lightweight Merino keeps your feet dry and cool, mile after mile.
4” above the ankle. Ideal for trail runs, summer hikes, or warm-weather wear.
Versatile comfort for unpredictable days. Perfect for mountain hikes, cold commutes, and all your outdoor adventures, Moggans Midweight Merino Hiking Crew Socks are built for variable weather and multi-discipline use.
With a warm 75g merino wool base and a crew cut that sits 4” above the ankle, these socks keep your feet comfortable, dry, and supported no matter what the day brings.
Built for high-performance athletes and everyday adventurers alike, these Ultralight Speed Ankle Socks deliver comfort and durability, mile after mile. The anatomical design hugs the foot for a secure, stay-put fit during high-intensity movement.
Strategically placed mulesing-free Merino wool in the forefoot and rearfoot zones offers exceptional breathability, moisture management, and natural odour resistance.
Ultralight and extremely comfortable, they sit just above the ankle bone. Perfect for fast-paced training, racing, or pushing your limits outdoors.
They relentlessly pursue three pillars – Comfort, Durability, and Fit – and it’s 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. Available in different weight, there will be something for everyone, no matter if its a day walk or an epic trek.
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.
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.
Midweight Merino Comfort, the Trekker is a 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.
