5 Best Hunting Socks

When you’re out hunting, often the first part of your body to get cold is your feet. With the right pair of socks, your feet can stay warm and comfortable for the duration of the hunt. Here are our picks for the best hunting socks, along with some features to look out for in your next pair of socks.

Material

Sock material is possibly the biggest factor when determining your ideal hunting sock.

Wool

 For warmer socks, wool is the most common material used. Wool provides natural insulation and Merino Wool is naturally odor resistant. Brands like Smartwool, Darn Tough, and others offer wide selections of wool and merino wool socks for your next hunting adventure.

Polyester

Polyester socks are generally lightweight and moisture-wicking. Their moisture-wicking properties make them great for hunts where you may break a sweat and need your feet to dry quickly in order to stay warm. They offer plenty of durability for the most rugged hunting scenarios.

Blends

Socks made of a blend of materials are incredibly common. They generally come in a range of materials, like wool, nylon, polyester, and elastane. They offer the advantages of each material all in one sock! If you demand versatility from your socks out in the field, a blend is probably best for you.

Moisture & Odor Management

Wet socks are the quickest way to end up with either cold or stinky feet. Moisture-wicking socks help keep your feet dry and warm. Socks with odor resistance or scent control technology help keep you undetected by game and eliminate bacteria for better overall hygiene.

Weight Class

Determining the weight class of your socks is another necessary step in sock selection. Socks generally come in lightweight, midweight, or heavyweight options. Lightweight socks are generally good for warm weather hunts but may not be as durable as other options. Heavy-weight socks are generally better suited for cold weather hunts and can offer more durability than other styles of socks.

Padding & Reinforcement

Some sock manufacturers reinforce their socks with padding in areas susceptible to blisters and soreness from long days in hunting boots. This extra reinforcement can be the difference between staying out on the mountain and punching a tag or heading back to camp early.

Heated Socks

Brands like Mobile Warming offer heated socks so you have complete control over your comfort, even on the coldest days. Heated socks help keep you out in the stand, blind, or in the field longer.
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Crispi Men's Uinta Mid-Calf Socks

The Crispi Uinta Mid-Calf Socks are excellent for early to mid season. Suitable for any height boot the Comfort Compression throughout the entire sock creates comfortable fit that supports your feet throughout the entire hunt. Merino wool gives hunters who choose Crispi socks the perfect balance of moisture wicking and odor-resistance. All Crispi socks are built in the US using 100% American grown wool.

 

About Crispi Boots

Crispi is an Italian company known for its high-quality outdoor footwear, particularly hiking boots and mountaineering boots. Founded in 1975 by Gigi Barocco in the small town of Volta Mantovana, Italy, Crispi initially focused on manufacturing ski boots but later expanded its product range to include hiking and mountaineering boots. Crispi integrated features such as Gore-Tex waterproof membranes, Vibram outsoles, and shock-absorbing midsoles into its designs, ensuring superior performance and durability. These features can be found in popular models such as the Briksdal, Altitude, Lapponia, and Monaco. Today, Crispi continues to be a prominent player in the outdoor footwear industry, producing a wide range of boots for hiking, backpacking, mountaineering, and hunting. They combine traditional craftsmanship with modern technology to create boots that offer comfort, protection, and performance in challenging environments.

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MidwayUSA Men's Midweight Tall Crew Hunting Socks Merino Wool Gray/Blue Large (9-12) 2 Pairs

Keep your feet warm this hunting season with the MidwayUSA Men's Midweight Merino Wool Socks. The merino wool construction is naturally moisture wicking and odor-resistant. Additional padding around the footbed and heel helps prevent blisters and keep your feet comfortable all day. The tall crew cut design is built tall enough to prevent rubbing from taller boots. Don't leave the stand early because your feet are getting cold, pick up the MidwayUSA Men's Midweight Merino Wool Socks today!

Features

  • Includes 2-Pairs
  • 75% Merino Wool/20%Nylon/5% Spandex
  • Merino wool wicks moisture away from the foot
  • Naturally odor-resistant
  • 15" Leg length
  • Full cushion leg and foot
  • Arch support for added fit
  • Reinforced heel and toe
  • Flat toe seam

Note: Fits men's shoe size 9-12.



What Customers Are Saying

Great over-the-calf sock

I bought these socks earlier this week and have already worn both pair. The fit is good. I wear a size 11 to 12 boot and the large size fit great. I have large calves and these socks are truly over-the-calf even for me. They are very comfortable and I really like the wool feel. Snow and 32 degrees this morning and my toes are dry and warm.
- Stan, 11/9/2018

About MidwayUSA

MidwayUSA brand product designers have one straightforward goal: develop high-quality, technically sound products and deliver them to our customers at reasonable prices. Our development team is immersed in the shooting sports industry, and pays close attention to every single detail, ensuring our products are built right, and stand up to the trials and tribulations of everyday use. From our competition shooting mats and range bag systems, to our hunting clothing and backpacks, and everything in between, MidwayUSA brand products carry the legacy of quality and value synonymous with the MidwayUSA name since 1977.

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Mobile Warming Men's Pro Merino Heated Socks

Keep your feet warm and avoid discomfort, numbness, and poor circulation in your extremities with the Mobile Warming Men's Pro Merino Heated Socks. The premium wool/poly blend materials are odor-resistant and wick moisture away from the skin to keep you comfortable all day, no matter how harsh the conditions.

Whether you’re in deep backcountry powder or an early morning job site, you can trust our Pro Merino Heated Socks to provide powerful warmth instantly. With an amplified heat zone focused above and under the toes and 4 distinct heat modes makes it one of the best Heated Socks for work or daily use. Seamless Bluetooth connectivity powered by the proprietary MW Connect technology controls 4 heat settings, ensuring you maintain complete comfort. The internal heating elements are slim and go unnoticed with heavy cushioning in key areas and a comfortable toe and reinforced heel. With a universal USB charging input and a 3-4 hours charge time, operation is seamless and easy. Perfect for use with any work boot, hunting boot or hiking shoe, the Mobile Warming Men's Pro Merino Heated Socks is ideal for almost every situation from construction sites, the tree stand, or early spring hikes.

Features

  • 60% Merino Wool, 31% Nylon, 8% Polyester, 1% Spandex
  • Moisture wicking
  • Anti-Odor control
  • Left/Right design
  • Compression in key areas
  • Arch support
  • Heal and toe reinforcement
  • No slip
  • 11 hours of battery life per charge
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Danner Men's Midweight Over the Calf Hunting Socks Merino Wool/Nylon Green

Danner’s midweight hunting socks feature targeted cushion and venting zones in addition to an arch support system designed to reduce fatigue. Danner's Merino Wool blend is naturally breathable and itch proof to give you lasting comfort on long days of trekking through the wilderness in pursuit of game.

 

What Customers Are Saying

Quality OTC socks

I've worn these socks a few times so far and I'll say they seem very comfortable, warm, dry and the perfect fit for the size. I have a tendency to wear holes in my socks near the ball of my foot and these seem to be very cushioned in the bottom foot area.
- Benjamin, 3/27/2021

About Danner

In 1932 Charles Danner opened his bootmaking business risking his future on a stubborn belief that, regardless of the economy, superior craftsmanship mattered. While much has changed since the first Danner boot was made, our dedication to crafting a superior product has not. Hold a Danner boot in your hand and you’ll notice the hand crafted precision. Try it on and you’ll feel the difference. Test it against the elements and you’ll appreciate the value of a product that is built to last. A Danner boot is a mark of unwavering quality. It has been since 1932 and will be for years to come.

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Muddy Outdoors Men's Nucleus Heated Socks

Because there aren’t many things capable of ruining a hunt quite as quickly as a pair of frozen feet, you’ll want a long-lasting and adjustable heat source to get through long, cold days in your stand. Introducing Muddy's all-new Men's Nucleus Heated Socks. Complete with an included battery powering three  heat settings ranging from low, to medium and high, these heavy-duty heated socks are ideal for wearing through the late season. To adjust the heat setting, press the easy-to-access power button at the top of each sock to choose the most appropriate level of warmth. Trust us. Your feet, and the success of your

season, will be thankful.

Features

  • Rechargeable heated socks keep your most stationary extremities warm
  • Ideal for all-day hunts in unpredictable late-season conditions
  • Three heat settings keep wearers’ feet warm in any conditions:

Low (up to 8 hours runtime)

Medium (up to 5 hours runtime)

High (up to 3.5 hours runtime)

  • Each sock features one heating element across the toes powered by one 3,500mAh battery (included)
  • Batteries recharge to full capacity in as little as 3 hours via the included charging cord
  • Silent, easy-access power buttons at the top of both socks make choosing warmth settings simple
  • Heat settings can be adjusted with minimal movement, so your presence remains undetected
  • Warmth-retaining 40% Merino wool/24% acrylic16% nylon/17% polyester/3% spandex construction is luxuriously soft

 

About Muddy Outdoors

Established in 2007, Muddy has been known for its exceptionally high-end features and unwavering quality, and now, in addition to that, the line has been expanded and revolutionized to contain even more options. Muddy is a leading manufacturer of trail cameras, ladder stands, tripods, ground blinds, hang-on treestands, and harnesses. It also now includes a complete line of accessories and trail cameras. MidwayUSA offers a wide range of Muddy products, including the Pro Cam, The Safe Line, Bull Box Blind, Magnum Pro Safety Harness, and more! Muddy’s company goal and philosophy is to strive for the innovative advancement of ladder stands, tripods, ground blinds, hang-ons, and harnesses through exploration and adaptation. Hunters’ safety, stability, and satisfaction are key.

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