Thorlos Men's Kx Max Cushion Hiking Crew Socks

As mentioned above and the ease and availability from Amazon. I used to have to go to places like REI

These have been pretty much my only socks for decades, working at the hospital, teaching, hiking multiple places in the West, shopping, everything. Can't recommend them highly enough.

These should have been really good.They're expensive and I've bought this brand and model of hiking socks for many years, since the 80's.They used to last quite a few years even with extended hiking trips, mountain climbing in the Tetons, and heavy yard work, construction, etc. But this last set purchased in Feb 2023 is showing wear after only 2 days which is a concern.No way this is going to last like they used to.The grey fibers are so soft it's pilling up in 1 -2 days and showing wear already.The blue/grey and tan style called Thorlos Unisex LTH Light Hiking Thick Padded Crew Sock, Sage"seems somewhat better and are holding up "ok" but those also are not like they used to be.All the new ones I bought in 2-2023 are tighter and at least 1 size smaller than they used to be for 20 years.I'm not sure what to buy now since this is the only brand I've bought for a long time since they worked so well in the past with the right cushion, great longevity without being too thick that takes up room.Hopefully they start making it like they used to but i'm not going to try a bunch to figure that out.

I got these for my son, who was getting blisters. He used them once and still got blisters. To be fair, he really should work up slowly for long hikes, but whatever. He couldn’t tell that they were better than wool socks he has been wearing. I also tried them on an eight mile hike. They just felt harder under foot than my medium weight Balston wool blend socks. They also bunched up a little at the bottom, which I have not previously experienced. This is probably related to the relative slipperiness of the fabric. I don’t have problems with blisters, so cannot comment on that. I think maybe I will wear one of these on one foot and Balston on the other for a good comparison next hike. But I may have wasted my money, as I had enough socks already. So they may become work socks rather than my go to hiking socks. I will add to this review after my experiments if I think of it.

These are fabulous for hiking. You never get blisters no matter how long you hike. Great for pickleball too.

I love this socks. The cushion and strength of the socks are amazing. I have problems with my feet and these socks make them feel much better.

I bought a pair 5 years ago that have held up well with hiking. This pewter pair is a large, but not made like it at all. It was tight on my foot when it should have been roomy. I wear a women's size 11, regular width, but I buy men's socks as women's usually stop at size 9 or 10. Trying another color in L and XL as I like the thickness of the socks.

Great quality and fit!

Warm, comfortable winter socks!

Not as comfortable as Thorlo Trail Hiking crew socks

Most comfortable sock ever.

I am delighted with these Thorlo socks, they are very comfortable to wear when walking on long country paths and trekking on harder ground into the hills, the thick cushion definitely helps on longer walks by lessening the impact during a hike and keep your toes warm and well insulated against the cold and moisture wicking keeping your feet stay dry. I can honestly say if I was heading out for a booted walk cross-country I wouldn't leave home without them. Well recommended!

These Thorlo thick hiking socks were given as gifts and the recipients loved them. Great sock for approach shoes and light hiking. Recommended. Fast delivery from Amazon.