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XTM Performance

Venture Lightweight Merino Wool-Blend Hiking Sock

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Description

The XTM Performance Venture is a lightweight merino wool-blend hiking sock: 55% merino, 25% nylon, 15% polyester and 5% elastane, with cushioning underfoot, compression zones through the arch and ankle, and a seamless toe. It has a 21.5 cm leg and comes in three adult unisex sizes.

Who it's for

Walkers in warm and mild conditions, which in Australia is most of the year. Day walks in Lamington, a spring week on the Larapinta, the Great Ocean Walk in shoulder season, or trail runners on a Gold Coast hinterland fire trail. A lightweight sock keeps your feet cooler in a boot and leaves room in a snug trail shoe, while the merino deals with the sweat.

It is an easy travel sock too. Merino is naturally odour resistant, so a couple of pairs will see you through a long trip.

Fit and layering

Regular fit, shaped to follow the foot with ease for movement. Compression zones, including an X-shaped zone, hold the sock in place so it stays put on a long descent with no bunching under the arch. The comfort band at the cuff holds the sock up without digging into your calf.

  • Three adult unisex sizes: A2-8, A6-10 and A11-14
  • 21.5 cm leg length, crew height, clear of the collar of a mid-cut boot
  • Seamless toe, so there is no ridge to rub on the downhill
  • Underfoot cushioning where your foot strikes

Fabric and construction

The yarn is 55% merino for comfort next to skin, with 25% nylon and 15% polyester for durability and 5% elastane for stretch. Cushioning sits under the foot only, which keeps the top of the sock thin and breathable. The Venture is a certified carbon neutral product.

Packability and weight

An average pair weighs 72 g. Carrying a spare pair costs you almost nothing, and dry socks at camp are worth every gram.

Care

Turn them inside out, wash cold on a gentle cycle and line dry. Skip the fabric softener, which coats wool fibre and dulls the way it handles moisture.

Specifications
  • Material
    55% merino, 25% nylon, 15% polyester, 5% elastane
  • Type
    Lightweight hiking socks
  • Weight
    72 g (average pair)
  • Length
    21.5 cm leg length
  • Size Range
    A2-8, A6-10, A11-14
  • Construction
    Underfoot cushioning, compression zones, comfort band, seamless toe

Sizing Guide

XTM Size Guide

Additional Information
  • Lightweight hiking sock in a merino wool blend
  • 55% merino, 25% nylon, 15% polyester, 5% elastane
  • Underfoot cushioning
  • Compression zones, including an X-shaped zone, to hold the sock in place
  • Comfort band at the cuff
  • Seamless toe
  • Regular fit with a 21.5 cm leg length
  • Certified carbon neutral product

FAQ's

What are XTM Venture hiking socks made of?
XTM Venture hiking socks are knitted from 55% merino, 25% nylon, 15% polyester and 5% elastane. The merino sits next to skin for comfort, the nylon and polyester add durability, and the elastane gives the sock its stretch.

Are XTM Venture socks good for hiking in warm weather?
Yes. The XTM Venture is a lightweight hiking sock, so it runs cooler in a boot or trail shoe than a thick winter sock. The merino blend handles sweat and is naturally odour resistant, which suits warm Australian walking conditions.

How high are XTM Venture hiking socks?
XTM Venture hiking socks have a leg length of 21.5 cm, which is crew height. The Venture sits above the collar of a mid-cut hiking boot, and a comfort band at the cuff holds the sock up.

Do XTM Venture hiking socks have cushioning?
Yes. XTM Venture hiking socks have underfoot cushioning, with a thinner knit over the top of the foot. Compression zones, including an X-shaped zone, hold the sock in place, and the toe is seamless to reduce rubbing.

What sizes do XTM Venture hiking socks come in?
XTM Venture hiking socks come in three adult unisex sizes, labelled A2-8, A6-10 and A11-14. The Venture has a regular fit that follows the shape of the foot with ease added for movement.

How do I wash XTM Venture merino hiking socks?
Wash XTM Venture hiking socks inside out in cold water on a gentle cycle, then line dry. Leave out fabric softener. Merino is naturally odour resistant, so on a trip the socks can be aired overnight between wears.