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 - Ankle was built to take on your toughest workouts. 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. They work great with the Mackall, Ballistic Trainers, and Rough Runner training shoes.
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
No show height
Non-slip tab on the back of the heel to prevent your socks from falling into your shoes or giving you blisters
Higher percentage of nylon and polypropylene in high-wear areas
Deep heel pocket
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.
Fabric + Care
Specs + Materials:
39% MERINO WOOL: breathable to keep your feet cool and dry, antimicrobial to fight stink
39% Polypropylene: lightweight, breathable, and sweat-wicking to hold less heat and prevent blistering
20% NYLON: adds toughness and reduces friction to prevent blisters
2% SPANDEX: just enough stretch to maintain shape and fit over all the miles and all the days
CARE INSTRUCTIONS: Machine wash cold, do not bleach, hang dry
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GORUCK charcoal gray no-show merino wool ankle socks on white background
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GORUCK charcoal low-cut merino socks worn with black running shoes outdoors
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Two people rucking outdoors on a mountain trail with backpacks, wildflowers, and dry grass.
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GORUCK no show Merino sock in charcoal, worn with green rucking shoe outdoors
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Athletic woman rucking with GORUCK backpack on rocky desert trail, outdoor fitness gear
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GORUCK black ankle merino socks pair on white background, performance rucking gear
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Merino Challenge Socks - Ankle
Regular price€13,95
Regular priceSale price€13,95
“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.
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.
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.
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.
As an American business with Special Forces roots, we are proud to donate 1% of our annual top line revenue to non-profit partners who support those who serve.
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