As always, the organic fibers like Merino wool and cotton are always going to be regarded much more than the synthetic materials like elastane and lycra. The socks that contain a much higher percentage of wool and cotton have better durability, better quality, better customer reviews and better response with the buyers. It’s a type of sock that most of us keep buying, regardless of age, gender, and lifestyle. The wool and cotton are the most used fabrics for socks that are made for running or outdoor activities like hiking.

The wool and the cotton warm your feet in a more natural way, and they provide a great odor resistant barrier between the shoes and your feet. And the fungus and that goes directly to your shoes while you’re hiking in the woods? Well, forget about them. The wool anti-bacterial properties protect your foot form any harmful bacteria that might damage your health, and they’re soft, comfy and well secured. They’re also one of the more expensive pairs of socks, but they’re an excellent investment if you’re looking for a lifetime commitment. The synthetic materials like elastane, lycra and polyester add more of a fit and grip to the structure, but they’re also famous for their moisture wicking properties. They reduce the sweating in your feet, by holding the moisture inside the fabric and not on your feet. A blend of synthetic fibers can add a structured feel to a sock without jeopardizing the quality or the feel of the sock to your body. In most of the socks, the synthetic fibers hug your feet and place it securely in the shoe, thus reducing the risk of damage to your feet. If you find that perfect balance between natural and synthetic materials, then that’s the perfect sock for you.

Yes, these bad boys have plenty of advanced features and they’re all good for you and your feet. Seriously. Where do we start with the advanced features? The anti-blister running socks have ventilation zones and padding in the toe and heel areas, while most of them have additional cushioning, reinforced arch support, iWick fibers, air mesh venting system, cushioned soles, reinforced heel and toe areas, and special ventilation channels that keep your feet moist free and airy as a breeze. Are you impressed yet? This is quite possibly the best bunch of advanced features, and each and every single one of them is designed and put there to give you the maximum comfort whenever you are and whatever you do. You like to run marathons? The best running socks must have anti-blister properties in order to prevent the development of blisters and sores to your feet. You work out in the gym?

The Comfort Athletic No Show Running Socks are perfect for you. Perhaps you’re an avid hiker that’s on the lookout for durable, comfy and breathable socks that can withheld the friction of the hiking? Than the Wigwam Merino Comfort Hiker are just for you. The advanced features make the wearing of the shoes and your daily activities much easier and comfortable. There’s a different set of advanced features in every sock, and each of them serves a very different purpose. All you have to do is pick the right pair of socks.

Most of the socks offered on this review list are made for the hikers, runners, and active people on the go. The majority are either crew style or no-show style of socks, and they all come in different colors. Some of them (Like the Puma, Calvin Kline socks for instance) have the company logos embellished on the sides of the socks, and although they’re mostly socks for runners they do have a great style to go along with the comfort that they provide. You’ll be impressed with the elegant yet practical style of the socks, and you’ll definitely want to buy more of them.

The price of the socks depends on the material that they were made of, the brand that manufactures them or if they’re sold in value packs. The socks that contain the most amount of wool and other natural materials are on the pricier side, while the synthetic polyester made socks are on the cheaper side of the spectrum. However, the material does not define the price alone. Several other factors play a significant role in the price of the socks. Whether or not they’re reinforced, cushioned, whether or not they contain ventilation zones, air filtration strip system, iWick fibers or are they specially designed to support different areas of your foot, for different purposes. For instance, if you’re buying socks that are made for running, you’re going to need pairs that offer support in the heel and toe areas, since most of the body pressure is focused in those areas.

They’re experiencing most friction too, so you’ll need a more expensive pair that offers the much-needed support.

While most of the socks on this list were offered in abundance of colorful options, some of them were offered in a unisex option. Which means that they were designed and manufactured without being gender specific, and that’s great. Why divide the customers, when all of us wear the socks for almost the exact same reason. We all run, we all, work out at the gym, we all go to work, and we all go hiking. Yes, some of the socks came in a variety of colors to pick and choose from, but one of the most fascinating socks were the unisex ones. They were uniformed in colors and styles and they’re guaranteed to suit every man or woman perfectly. Not that many socks are made unisex and more often than not they’re explicitly labeled to which gender they’re assigned to. The male versions have the basic black, white, charcoal grey varieties, while the ladies’ versions have a whole pallet of colors. Pink, purple, green, red and yellow. Oh, they often come in a mix of colors, but the unisex type of socks was a nice and pleasant addition for the gender nonconforming customers.