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Socks have been the Christmas gift since a fourth-century legend put gold in one — a practical guide to giving merino wool hiking socks, from size to height to cushion.

Cold feet on the trail are usually a circulation problem, not an insulation problem. Why a thicker sock can make feet colder — and what actually works.

A well-made merino hiking sock lasts roughly 300–600 miles before the heel or toe thins. Here's what changes that number, and how to know it's time to replace.