WrightsockMens Coolmesh II Crew

This is a review of four socks:WrightSock Mens Coolmesh II Crew, Black, Large $8.53 (when I bought it)Under Armour Men's Heatgear Boot Socks (1-Pack), MD (Men's Shoe 4-8.5) $7.99 (now cheaper as an add-on)Carhartt Mens Work-Dry Lightweight Western Boot Over-The-Calf Socks, Black, 10-13 Sock/6-12 Shoe $8.99Carhartt Men's 6 Pack Force Performance Crew Socks, Black, 10-13 Sock/6-12 Shoe $24.99 6-pack ($4.17/pair)tl;drAll of these are good socks, but my pick for value, versatility, and durability is the Carhartt Force Performance crew sock.I recently decided to scrap all my worn-out gross socks and get a bunch of good ones, so I had to search Amazon for the best option. I wanted them to be appropriate both for the office and for the outdoors. I ended up buying four types to compare. My requirements were:1. Synthetic or wool (no cotton): I need my socks to perform well when wet.2. Black or dark grey: I will wear them to work, so while they don't have to pass for dress socks, they shouldn't call attention to themselves either.3. Long enough to wear with my 8-inch Belleville boots that I use in wet weather.4. Suitable for both warm and cool weather: I bike to work year-round and I don't want to wear special socks unless it's a snowstorm.5. Comfortable.6. Durable: I don't want to do this again in a couple years.1: MaterialsAll four are fully synthetic (mainly polyester). No wool socks I found at a reasonable price seemed like they would meet the other requirements.2: AppearanceAll four were available in black when I bought them, although the Force Performance crew socks have a gray heel decoration and stripe that stick up above my shoes and are visible when I sit down. The WrightSock looked best when new, almost like a dress sock, but after one wash it had kind of a beat-up appearance with a lot of pilling. The Carhartt Western tends to pick up lint more than the others and also had some pilling. The Under Armour Heatgear held up pretty well, and the Force Performance seems totally unaffected by washing.3: LengthTwo of these socks, the Carhartt Western and the Heatgear, are long over-the-calf socks. They come up within a few inches of my knee (I'm 5'11") and would be long enough to wear with pretty much any boot. The Force Performance is a crew sock. I was worried it might not be long enough for my boots, but it is--as some have noted in other reviews, it's pretty snug around the ankle and calf, so it doesn't slide down easily. For boots higher than 8 inches, you'll want a boot sock. The WrightSock is a little shorter (not as short as it looks in the picture, because it stretches more than the others) but still long enough to shield my ankles from the top of the boot. It does slide down a bit more easily, though, so I wouldn't choose it for a long hike in high boots because I might have to keep pulling them up.4: WarmthThe Carhartt Western, the Under Armour Heatgear, and the Force Performance are all what I would call three-season socks. They are fine for summer if you don't mind sweating in them a bit, not too warm to wear all day inside, warm enough in cold weather for short periods or if you remain active. None of them are suitable for standing around a lot in sub-freezing temperatures. The WrightSock, despite its double-layer construction, is the thinnest and most breathable of the bunch. It would be good for a summer workout. I just wore my WrightSocks for shoveling snow in 40-degree weather, and my toes ended up chilly after a couple hours. The Carhartt Western is slightly thicker than the Force Performance, with a fuzzier feel to it, and the Heatgear is slightly thinner and has a mesh panel over the forefoot to make it more breathable. The Western and Heatgear could get to be uncomfortable in hot weather because they cover so much of your leg.5: ComfortThe WrightSock is the most comfortable, being shortest and stretchiest. The double-layer fabric is there to prevent blisters, and it works. I did notice a little bit more foot odor with those than with the others. The Western and the Heatgear are both pretty comfortable and improve after a little washing and wearing to stretch them out and soften them up. Same goes for the Force Performance, though it was probably the one that caused the most itching on my ankles at first, because it's a little tighter.6: Durability I've only had these all for a couple of months, but I can draw some conclusions already. The WrightSock is two layers of very thin fabric, so I'm already starting to see stress points where holes will form. It also seems the most likely to stretch out until it's too loose, though I haven't had that problem yet. The Heatgear and the Western both seem pretty good, although the pilling on the Western could progress further and the mesh panel on the Heatgear might be a weak point. The Force Performance seems surprisingly resilient, showing no visible wear after several washes.Bottom line:If you need a long sock to wear with your tall boots, the Carhartt Western and Under Armour Heatgear are both good choices; I would pick the Carhartt for cooler weather and the Heatgear for warmer circumstances.If you need a high-performance athletic sock to prevent blisters, and you can afford to switch it out regularly once it wears down, the WrightSock is a high-quality option.For general wear indoors and outdoors, year-round, the Carhartt Force Performance is a no-brainer. And at roughly half the cost per pair of the others I tried, you're getting way more for your money.

Soft and the socks don't slide down.

I love these socks, winter and summer. So comfortable; I can wiggle my toes and the heels do not slip down into my shoes. A bit expensive, but worth it.

Best socks I've worn yet for hiking as far as feel. But the outer sock had worn through to the inner liner very quickly and by mile 50 or so had broke through entirely. Socks are consumable items but that is awful quick for as expensive as these are.

I purchased two white pair and one brown pair. I planned to you use them on a trip to the Grand Canyon. I always try new gear before relying on it on a hike. The white socks have a very nice seam over the toes. The brown pair have a large seam over the toes that rub the tops of the toes. Very disappointed in the brown pair.

I really like these socks. I bought several pairs a couple of summers ago in preparation for a month-long trip to Central Europe. I wore them every day, washing a couple of pairs in a B&B sink each night. They dried quickly -- usually overnight, although occasionally needing a bit more than one overnight to get completely dry. They were comfortable and wore very well. We did lots of walking nearly every day. One day we took a six-hour steep downhill hike in the Swiss Alps. I had no signs of a blister at all. The only thing holding me back from giving these socks five stars is that the sizing chart is off by quite a bit. I wear men's size 7.5 or 8 shoe. According to the size chart, men wearing up to size 9 shoes should order the medium socks. That's what I did, and they are just too small. Since I did not have time to reorder before the trip, I wore them; but they were not as comfortable as I would have iked. In anticipation of an uncoming summer hiking trip, I just ordered socks in the large size and they fit much better. My recommendation is that if you are at all close to the top end of the company's recommended size chart, order a size larger. Other than the sizing, these socks are great.

I really like these socks for walking. They move easily with the two layers and have not gotten blisters. I wear them with my walking shoes and they are very comfortable.

I have many pairs of Wrightsock Unisex Coolmax II in crew length and quarter/ankle length. I use them mostly when I travel and do a lot of walking. Just the right amount of cushioning, smoothness, and "coolness" in my walking shoes. I was wearing a good, brand-name wool sock, but find the Wrightsock Coolmax to be less irritating on my skin, less 'bunching' around the toes, and no blisters. I wear a size medium to fit my size 8/39 shoes in the Unisex sizing. When they are available, I try to get the Coolmax II in the women's specific sizing. I think they conform more to the shape of a women's foot.

The large sock size is more of a medium and the colour on the package said Grey, but the socks were definitely Blue.Seems to work fine, but have not had a chance to test the effectiveness against blisters.

Très bonne qualité de produit.

Già conoscevo questi calzini a doppio strato, ottimi per chi fa lunghe camminate senza avere problemi di vesciche. Ho voluto comprarne anche un paio piú lunghi per le scarpe da trekking. Sono un pò cari ma é un ottimo prodotto. Lo consiglio agli sportivi.