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Hiking Tech Medium Crew

I find these socks more durable than Smartwools, which I have stopped purchasing because I punch/wear through the toe area in a short period of time. Although I like the similar socks from Darn Tough, including: Hike/Trek Light Cushion (1913), Nordic (1820) and X-Country (1420); I find the Point6 to be more comfortable. They are not as stiff or tight as the DT's and have just the right amount of stretch to them. The listed DT socks give very little. I find these socks comfortable, durable and easy… Full review

Hiking Tech Extra Light Mini Crew

Thicker-than-normal, extra lightweight merino wool socks that perform well in warm weather, particularly with low-cut trail or approach shoes. Inconsistencies with cuff height exist. I previously reviewed the Point6 Hiking Tech Medium Mini Crew. Readers will notice many similarities in these two reviews, but I felt the need to make product reviews available for each specific product, especially with the differences in cuff height and cushioning.  This pair was purchased at the same time as the… Full review

Hiking Tech Medium Mini Crew

A four-season, merino wool hiking sock that is just as comfortable as it is durable. I came across Point6 socks after my wife received a free pair from an Eddie Bauer store. After a couple months of use, she told me how impressed she was with the comfort and durability and that I should buy myself a pair. Not one to ignore my wife, I bought a couple pairs and have enjoyed them ever since. Conditions: I’ve owned these socks for a little more than one year now and wear them on any occasion possible—hiking,… Full review

Hiking Tech Light Mini Crew

A pretty good but not a great light hiking sock that just doesn't feel secure enough to instill much confidence on the trail. Well, I am less impressed with this sock after another outing. Oh, it's a pretty good sock. It would probably rank #4 in my listing of my top 4 favorites. But it's NOT as good as any of the DARN TOUGH socks and it is NOT as good as the CABELA'S IN-GENIUS light hiker either. The reason is that it fits too loose in the toe box and allows the ball of your foot to slip a little… Full review

Hiking Tech Medium Crew

After a combined 700 miles of hiking, backpacking, and trail running, the Point6 Hiking Tech Medium Crew and Mini Crew socks remained well constructed and my feet blister-free. Neither version is quite a medium cushion sock, however. Backpackers wearing heavier, all-leather boots will want thicker socks. But for fast-packing and weekend trips outside of winter, these merino wool socks shine. John Muir Trail in a week? Wonderland weekend? Throw these socks on, load a pack with some GU, and go. Whatever… Full review