Most of us don’t put a whole lot of thought into socks. It’s not the most exciting gear in your bag, right? But socks shouldn’t be taken for granted. They play a vital role in our outdoor experiences, especially when it comes to being outside in the mountains during winter. Fortunately for us, the top brands HAVE put a lot of thought and engineering into keeping our feet warm and comfortable so you can stay on the hill longer. Here are our favorite 2016 men’s, women’s and kid’s snowboard socks.
Point6
Steamboat Springs, Colorado sure likes their socks! Started by the Peter and Patty Duke, the founders of SmartWool, so they know Merino wool as well as anyone. Point6 uses compact spun wool yarns to increase durability and reduce pilling. Their socks are made in the USA from New Zealand sourced merino wool, and come with a lifetime warranty.
SmartWool
Speaking of…SmartWool has been making Merino wool socks as long as anyone. The Steamboat Springs brand’s socks are knit in the USA using Merino wool imported from New Zealand. All SmartWool Merino wool is sourced from farmers who do not practice mulesing. Two year guarantee.
Men’s PhD® Snowboard Medium Pattern Socks
MEN’S SNOWBOARD SOCKS
| WEIGHT | Medium |
| MATERIALS | 64% Merino Wool, 34% Nylon, 2% Elastane |
| GUARANTEE | 2 Years |
Women’s PhD® Snowboard Medium Socks
WOMEN’S SNOWBOARD SOCKS
| WEIGHT | Medium |
| MATERIALS | 64% Merino Wool, 34% Nylon, 2% Elastane |
| GUARANTEE | 2 Years |
Kids’ Slopestyle Lincoln Loop Socks
KID’S SNOWBOARD SOCKS
| WEIGHT | Medium |
| MATERIALS | 70% Merino Wool, 29% Nylon, 1% Elastane |
| GUARANTEE | 2 Years |
Farm To Feet
Mt Airy, NC based Farm To Feet sources all of its materials, packaging, and point-of-sale displays domestically, so if you’re the “buy American!” type, this is your brand! Their guarantee simply states “if you are not completely satisfied with the durability or performance of your Farm To Feet™ socks, then please return them for a replacement or a refund.”
Men’s Park City
| WEIGHT | Medium |
| MATERIALS | 61% US Merino Wool 35% US Nylon 4% US LYCRA® Spandex |
| GUARANTEE | Lifetime |
Women’s Park City
| WEIGHT | Medium |
| MATERIALS | 61% US Merino Wool 35% US Nylon 4% US LYCRA® Spandex |
| GUARANTEE | Lifetime |
Wigwam
There are plenty of flashy new sock brands on the market, but none can claim anything close to Wigwam’s heritage when it comes to making quality socks. Wigwam has been knitting socks in Sheboygan, WI since 1905. Wigwam socks are sourced almost exclusively from US wool farmers and yarn spinners and come with a two year guarantee.
Snow Moto Pro Sock
MEN’S SNOWBOARD SOCKS
| WEIGHT | Light |
| MATERIALS | 62% Stretch Nylon, 37% Merino Wool, 1% Spandex |
| GUARANTEE | 2 Years |
$22 | Buy Now!
Snow Palm Fusion Sock
WOMEN’S SNOWBOARD SOCKS
| WEIGHT | Medium |
| MATERIALS | 60% Stretch Nylon, 38% Merino Wool, 2% Spandex LINER: 100% Olefin |
| GUARANTEE | 2 Years |
$19 | Buy Now!
Snow Skully Sock
KID’S SNOWBOARD SOCKS
| WEIGHT | Heavy |
| MATERIALS | 56% Wool, 25% Stretch Nylon, 18% Stretch Polyester, 1% Spandex |
| GUARANTEE | 2 Years |
$17 | Buy Now!