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SIZE S ONLY - Tribe Merino Challenge Socks - Crew

$28.00
$28.00
Color: Black
Size: Small (W4-6.5)
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BEST-IN-CLASS WOOL SOCKS BUILT FOR TIME AND DISTANCE

We put our feet through hell, so our socks must meet the highest standards—no blisters, no friction where the sock meets the shoe.

The Merino Wool Challenge Sock - Crew was built to tackle anything from rucking miles across the rainforest to sandbag workouts in your driveway, these socks won’t wear thin or lose shape. They’ll keep your feet dry and, even after days of use, they don’t stink. Ultimately, they work well with any shoe but were designed to counter friction from the heel cup over time and distance when wearing boots.

They’re unconditionally backed by our Scars Lifetime Guarantee and proudly made in the USA.

Socks are final sale and not eligible for returns or exchanges.

FEATURES & SPECS
  • Boot Height
  • Higher percentage of merino wool in the body
  • Higher percentage of nylon in high-wear areas
  • Deep heel pocket
  • Contoured to your calf shape
  • Robust cushion at high impact areas
  • Extended arch support
  • Reinforced toe
  • Smooth toe seam
  • Mesh vents
  • Proudly built in the USA
  • Unconditional Scars Lifetime Guarantee: If you somehow manage to wear them out, we’ll send you a new pair.
  • 54% MERINO WOOL: breathable, antimicrobial
  • 42% NYLON: adds toughness and reduces friction
  • 4% SPANDEX: stretch to maintain shape and fit
  • Care Instructions: Machine wash cold, do not bleach, hang dry
Man wearing sunglasses and a watch sits outside, smelling a gray sock; water bottle beside him.

“You will never pass Special Forces training if you don’t learn how to take care of your feet.”

This was 2004 and my interest in socks, and footcare, became an obsession right then and there.

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Padding Where You Actually Need It

We got sick of wearing out other socks so we added more padding along the heel and ball of the foot. The heel padding is extended up to the achilles to actually give you cushion where you need it when wearing boots like MACV-1.

Two feet in tan boots and gray socks dangle above a dirt path with patches of green plants.

Fits Right, Even After All the Miles and All the Days

Extended arch support and a natural fit through the ankle and calf makes for a comfortable sock that’s not too tight and doesn’t slip over time and distance. These socks maintain their shape wear after wear.

Gray socks hanging on a line to dry outdoors, with green plants and grass in the background.

Wear Often, Wash Sparingly

Merino wool naturally resists bacteria and fights stink. Wear as often as you want without having to wash ‘em after each use. Saving you both water, and time.

Overall rating: 4.8636913 / 5 from 829 reviews.

AI Generated Review Summary

Tribe Merino Challenge Socks - Crew are highly praised for their exceptional quality, fit, and durability, especially for heavy rucks. Customers appreciate the breathable and antimicrobial material, robust cushioning, and extended arch support. While some have mixed opinions on the size, the overall consensus is that these socks are a reliable choice for various outdoor activities.

Summary topics

  • Product Quality (9%): Customers loved the great quality of the socks, which were mentioned multiple times in the reviews.
  • Product Fit (12%): It was highlighted by customers that the fit of the product is great, with many mentioning it as a perfect fit.
  • Feet Comfort (7%): Customers expressed appreciation for the great socks that feel amazing during rucks and during outdoor activities.
  • Material Quality (3%): Customers appreciated the great material used in the product, which was mentioned multiple times in the reviews.
  • Sock Cushioning (3%): Customers keep praising the cushioning of these socks, describing it as perfect, great, and excellent.

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Review highlights

  • "The cushioning is perfect, the fit is great, the matierial is smooth and comfortable, and they wash up beautifully." — Melissa T.
  • "Excellent quality, comfort, and value." — Matthew B.
  • "Good quality and comfort; just wish GoRuck boots fit wide feet as well as these socks do" — William R.

Reviews

Holding up well

"Since receiving a few pairs of challenge socks, I’ve purposely decided to wear the same pair for a few weeks straight on my Rucks, 5 miles 3x’s a week,30lb plate, no holes, hot spots, no smell and my wife is nice enough to smell them for me to make sure my analysis is correct 👍 great socks and they pair well with your shoe and boot offerings."

— Bill M. (5/5)

"Fast shipping, fits great and feels comfortable. Great for long hikes. 10/10 Thanks!"

— Chase (5/5)

Solid socks! Looking forward to

"Solid socks! Looking forward to how they hold up!"

— Jackson S. (5/5)

Comfy and very functional for rucking. No smell so far either.

"Socks that work! No more heel slip. Comfy socks too. Replaced 2 pairs of Balega socks."

— Leo W. (5/5)

Good fit, very comfortable. Affordable

"Good fit, very comfortable. Affordable and sturdy to date. Would/will buy again."

— Brooke D. (5/5)

"Large fit my size 10 foot perfectly! Pure comfort so far…"

— BO (5/5)

"Great sock delivers on promises"

— Lawrence (5/5)

Amazing product

"I was skeptical at first but after trying these against my regular socks I stopped getting hot spots and they definitely regulate heat. Great product and will be buying more and replacing all of my regular socks with these"

— Dustin M. (5/5)

Sock wear

"Good socks. Perfect for MACV1. Wears out in the heal sooner than expected. Overall good to go."

— Peter M. (4/5)

"Good socks!!"

— Timothy (5/5)

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