{"product_id":"smartwool-phd-outdoor-light-crew-socks","title":"Smartwool PhD Outdoor Light Crew Socks","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSmartwool PhD Outdoor Light Crew socks\u003c\/strong\u003e are the three-season trail sock for hikers who want merino moisture control without a heavy cushion that makes summer and warm-weather hiking feel like you're wearing winter socks in June. The Light weight is the right spec for most day-hiking conditions: enough cushioning under the heel and ball-of-foot to prevent hotspot buildup, but thin enough to avoid overheating in a well-ventilated boot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Makes Smartwool PhD Outdoor Light Crew Socks Worth the Price\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe PhD (Performance Hiking Design) construction places cushion where you actually need it — under the foot and across the heel — and keeps the upper thin for breathability. Smartwool's 4-Degree Elite Fit wraps the arch and holds the sock in the correct position inside the boot instead of gradually bunching under the foot over a long day, which is the most common complaint with less expensive merino socks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eLight-weight merino construction — right for three-season hiking without overheating\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eTargeted cushion zones under heel and ball-of-foot where blister pressure builds\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e4-Degree Elite Fit holds arch and sock position through a full day on trail\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMerino wool naturally manages moisture and odor without fabric treatment additives\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCrew height provides lower-leg coverage for mid-cut and full hiking boot wear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf you've been managing blisters on otherwise good hikes, the sock is worth examining before spending more money on boot insoles — a quality sock like the PhD Outdoor Light often solves the problem at a lower cost.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Smartwool","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52341083373844,"sku":"PPO-CMP-SPOL3844","price":35.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0894\/6614\/2996\/files\/71wTBAV9DNL._AC_SL1500.jpg?v=1776122439","url":"https:\/\/peakperformanceoutfitters.com\/products\/smartwool-phd-outdoor-light-crew-socks","provider":"Peak Performance Outfitters","version":"1.0","type":"link"}