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Hiking socks and trekking socks | Ladies and gentlemen

When buying hiking socks and trekking socks, you should pay attention to the quality and the right product selection. Hiking socks should be sturdy and breathable to keep feet both dry and warm. Merino wool, synthetic fiber or cotton - for long hikes, the material and the wearing comfort have to be right.

Buy hiking socks from outdoor experts

Thanks to over 30 years of sock experience, we can offer a high-quality selection of trekking socks. Whether natural fibers such as merino wool or synthetic fibers - it is important that the socks are comfortable when hiking, that no blisters form and that they do not smell. We have the right socks for your next trail.

materials and upholstery

We use a material mix of synthetic and natural fibers for our hiking socks. The combination of these materials offers an optimal fit, breathability and moisture management for hiking. Lenz products with Merino SOFTTEC® , such as the Trekking 8.0 or Trekking 8.1 , also have a special inner layer made of high-tech yarns - for completely scratch-free comfort and durability. Merino wool is known for its excellent moisture transport - this ensures a pleasant foot climate and keeps your feet dry. Polyamide and elastane are particularly hard-wearing and give the socks their elasticity. Hiking socks should never be made of pure cotton. This can absorb liquids well, but unfortunately cotton dries very poorly.

Padding serves to maximize comfort in the hiking boot and minimize the risk of blisters. For this reason, many socks are padded or knitted with heavy-duty zones such as the heel and toe area.

The right fit and height

The shaft height of the hiking socks should match the height of the hiking boots. The upper should always be higher than the upper edge of the shoe - in summer and winter. Our hiking socks, which go at least to the ankle, are particularly popular. High-quality hiking socks fit snugly on the foot so that there is no risk of blisters forming in the hiking boots. There's nothing worse than blisters on your feet ruining a hike. Our models, such as the compression 4.0 , 6.0 or 8.0 have a slight compression effect and therefore fit snugly on the foot.

Compression socks are recommended for particularly demanding hiking tours or trail running adventures. Compression socks put constant pressure on the calves, which stimulates blood flow. This allows nutrients to reach the leg muscles more quickly via the blood, which prevents the legs from tiring prematurely. By applying the right amount of pressure, compression socks accelerate the breakdown of waste and result in less sore muscles, vital legs and a quick recovery of energy for the next performance phase.

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