Skiing Socks are aptly named. And if your feet aren’t comfortable out there, nothing is. Made of 66 percent wool, 29 percent nylon and 5 percent elastic, the over-the-calf versions are high enough to come up over snowboard boots and skis, and have terrific padding in the crucial areas right in front of the shin bone and under the heel – just enough to provide some cushion and prevent chafing, not so much that there will be rubbing or issues with fit. The wool-nylon blend is warm and wicks away sweat; there’s just enough wool to keep it toasty but not itchy, and the socks come in ultra-light, light and medium, references to their thickness, so you can find the one that matches your needs. The dark-hued colors (grays, blacks, blues) with a few whimsical white snowflakes mean they go with everything. SmartWool, by the way, is based in Steamboat Springs.
$19.95, smartwool
