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GORUCK black merino wool long crew socks with logo, durable rucking gear on white background
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The Merino Challenge Socks - Crew are brown Merino wool crew socks with a black arrow design and text near the toes, shown on a white background—ideal boot socks that come with a lifetime guarantee.

Merino Challenge Socks - Crew

$25.00
$25.00
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

  • 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.

Specs and Materials
  • 54% MERINO WOOL: breathable to keep your feet cool and dry, antimicrobial to fight stink
  • 42% NYLON: adds toughness and reduces friction to prevent blisters
  • 4% 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
GORUCK rucking boots and Merino socks splashing through muddy outdoor terrain

Merino Challenge Socks - Crew

$25.00
$25.00
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.
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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.
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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: 4.8651276 / 5 from 823 reviews.

AI Generated Review Summary

Merino Challenge Socks - Crew are highly regarded for their exceptional quality, durability, and comfort. They are designed to prevent blisters and maintain freshness, providing a great fit and excellent cushioning. Made with a blend of merino wool and nylon, these socks are built to last and are proudly made in the USA.

Summary topics

  • Quality (9%): Customers loved the high quality of the socks, with multiple reviews praising their excellent craftsmanship.
  • Blisters Prevention (2%): Customers raved about these socks, stating that they prevent blisters and provide cool compression.
  • Durability and Performance (3%): Customers raved about the durability and performance of these socks, making them a top choice for various activities.
  • Cushioning (3%): Customers loved the cushioning of these socks, describing it as perfect, great, and excellent.
  • Fit (12%): Customers expressed satisfaction with the fit of the product, with many describing it as perfect or great.

Review topics: [shipping, feel, color, issues, fit, quality, feet, price, material, size, wear, socks, padding, weight, comfort, pair, spots, thickness, customer service, cushion, stability, sweat, weather, ruck, height, design, moisture, blisters, warranty, top].

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.
  • "Great socks, feet still feel good after a long day." — Michael L.

Reviews

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

— Chase (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)

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)

Feet blistered with these socks

"Feet blistered with these socks a d rucking boots on consecutive trail runs. I do better with thicker wool material"

— David P. (2/5)

Heavyweight, so no abrasions or

"Heavyweight, so no abrasions or blisters at all. The run true to size, but also fit tightly, which for me, reduces fatigue on longer rucks. They don't stink afterwards and I dont need to wash them after every use."

— Mitch T. (5/5)

New Favorite Socks

"Excellent socks, does a great job of wicking moisture and preventing blisters."

— Carl S. (5/5)

They are Part of my Desert Rat Uniform!

"They are the best socks on the Planet Earth! Now I want to get the coyote browns"

— mehmet k. (5/5)

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