• Merino wool for superior warmth.
• CoolMax® helps keep feet dry.
• Unique Power Bands of Lycra® hug your entire foot for maximum support.
• The Perfect Toe™ (No irritating toe seam.)
• Perfect blend of natural and high-tech fibers.
• Famous Fit & Feel™ – Won’t slip inside your shoe.
• Warms and protects without the bulk.
• Size indicated on each sock for easier identification/matching.
• Content:
  • 35% CoolMax® Polyester
  • 28% Merino Wool
  • 18% Acrylic
  • 17% Nylon
  • 2% Lycra® Spandex

Description [return to top] The Outdoor Quarter Crew (also available in crew length) is the latest addition to the Feetures line of socks. They have a ribbed cuff about 1½ in (4 cm) high, and a ribbed Power Band the same width wrapping all the way around the mid-foot. A decorative – and trademarked – line about ¼ in (5 mm) wide goes forward from the ankle, over the top of the toe, and back to the ankle. The size – “M” in this case – is indicated on the left of each sock, just below this line and on the Power Band.

Field Testing [return to top] Our Boy Scout troop camps monthly, generally in the wooded areas of southeastern Pennsylvania and the Pocono Mountains. Almost all of these outings include a minimum of 2 nights of camping, with temperatures expected to be from lows around 50 ºF (10 ºC) to highs around 95 ºF (35 ºC) during the remainder of the 4-month test period. Elevations will range from sea level to approximately 1,500’ (457 m). Our new Scoutmaster has added monthly hikes to our schedule as well. My wife and I, who between us have 3 high-ranking boy scouts (ages 15, 15 and 16), are also looking into additional camping without the scouts, and there are possibilities of some AT section hikes (two down – many to go!) in Pennsylvania and New Jersey with my son as he works towards the Hiking Merit Badge.

Each time I wore the socks I wore them for two days straight, with – at most – a rinsing at night, to simulate trail conditions as much as possible. I have now worn them with all but one of the pairs of shoes I mentioned in my Initial Report, with the same results: they continue to fit and feel just as good now as they did when I got them. They did not stretch, sag, twist, rub, or do any other nasty things to my feet, and they still provide excellent cushioning. They look only very slightly worn, which is to say I can tell from looking that they have been worn and washed, but I would be hard pressed to say how many times.

Scheduling conflicts (some expected, most not) prevented me from getting the kind of field time I wanted with the socks since my Initial Report, although I have a week of 10-15 mile (16-24 km) days – just wandering around scout camp – coming up at the end of July, plus two planned 10-mile (16 km) hikes and an overnight stay with my son exploring the camp while we are there. Temperatures for this trip are expected to be from lows around 65 ºF (18 ºC) to highs around 90 ºF (32 ºC) with fairly high humidity (80-100%), and elevations will range from about 800’ (244 m) to about 1,500’ (457 m) with a lot of ups and downs. I plan to continue wearing the socks on all coming outdoor trips, including camping and hiking, as well as wearing them to work (in an office) at least once a week, checking for both comfort and durability.

I have worn the socks with the following footwear:

Generic leather (?) store-brand sandals from a department store

Coleman Sandals

KEEN Venice Sandals

New Balance 851 Trail Runners

Cherokee (Target-brand) Hikers

I plan to (possibly) wear the socks with the following footwear:

New Balance 747 Country Walkers

Things I am/will be looking for: Fit. Do they fit me? Is the sizing on the web site accurate? Fabric. Is it durable? Does it stretch (permanently)? Does it fade? Is it windproof? Waterproof? Does it pill, pull, or snag readily? Warmth. How cold can it get and still keep my feet warm in sandals? How warm can it get and still keep my feet cool in boots? How much warmth do they add to my sleep system? Comfort. Do they keep my feet dry? Is the padding well located? Washability. Are there special instructions? Are they easy to follow? Do they dry well? Do they hold much dirt in the first place?

My findings so far: Fit. They fit quite nicely. I prefer to be at the upper end of a size range, since I’d rather my socks be slightly too small than slightly too large. As noted above, the sizing does not quite match what I am used to. Fabric. No true pilling, just very slightly noticeable wear. Definitely not waterproof, but the wicking keeps my feet dry. Comfort. They feel nicely padded where I need them to be. Washability. Standard laundry. I have also rinsed them and hung them to dry overnight.

Things I like [return to top] Well padded. Comfortable. Durable. Things I don't like [return to top] Sizing doesn’t match what I am used to, but that is more a website/documentation issue than a sock issue.

Thank you for your time. Chuck Kime a.k.a. Fuzzy

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