As your body heats, Merino Wool naturally absorbs moisture before it turns into sweat. Its permeable fibers effectively wick moisture off your skin, helping your feet stay dry. In reverse, outside moisture (think rain or the occasional puddle) also gets captured before it touches your skin, keeping your feet warm and dry when you’re moving. Meanwhile, cotton is like a sponge. Need we say more? 

There is a natural crimp in Merino Wool fiber that provides deep pockets of insulation — aka, holding or releasing heat depending on what your body is doing. Think of it as an insulated mug for your feet that naturally keeps your piggies cool in hot weather and warm in cold weather. Synthetics can mimic this behavior but can’t replicate Merino’s innate ability to regulate your body’s core temperature year-round.

Odor resistance is unique to wool. The chemical structure stops sweat and bacteria build-up. So, go ahead and take a whiff. It's not impossible to stink up, but it naturally repels odor to the point that you can wear them for multiple days without a wash (or before you offend anybody). Whether you’re travel-prepping or gearing up for a backpacking trip, our socks ensure your feet stay funk-free for every darn mile.

Sheep have been running around in Merino Wool for thousands of years – and they’ll likely never stop. Not only is it nature’s most versatile fabric, but Merino Wool is also a highly coveted renewable resource. Comprised of tiny, natural proteins called keratin (the same found in your hair), Merino is inherently nutrient-dense with trace amounts of calcium, sodium, and fat found naturally in its fibers. 

Unlike the coarse, bristly wool found in your grandma’s closet, Merino Wool is super fine and naturally soft. Its bendable fibers help soothe your skin and keep your feet comfy for days (if not for life). Compared to a human hair, Merino Wool is one-third the diameter and three times as fine, thus creating an ultra-soft, irritation-free fit that feels comfier the longer you wear them. 

Your shoes are only as good as the socks you pair them with. And if Merino Wool has taught us anything, it’s that it truly is the world’s best layering material.Unlike cotton layers, Merino layers – including the socks tucked away under your shoes – actively transfer sweat away from your skin and allow trapped moisture to escape without hindrance. And what we knit is softer and more durable, don’t forget.