Wet socks are a hiker’s worst enemy. Wet socks are uncomfortable, and can cause blisters, Athlete’s Foot fungus, and bacterial odors. In cold or freezing temperatures, moisture pulls heat away from the skin 23 times faster than air. This can reduce skin temperature so rapidly that wet feet not only feel painfully cold, but are much more susceptible to frostbite.

The Lite Hiking v4 Socks have a special Dual Layer Moisture Removal System. This system instantly moves moisture from the skin, through the inner Drymax layer, and to the outer absorbent layer, keeping feet dry. Staying dry is critical to remaining warm and safe in cold weather and comfortable in hot weather.