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Moisture-Wicking Socks

Find moisture-wicking socks that help draw moisture away from your skin. Explore the selection and compare sizing, fabric content and care instructions in each pair’s product details to find the right match for your preferences.

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Adults' Bean Boot Socks
L.L.Bean Adults' Bean Boot Socks
A cushioned green wool-blend sock with moisture-wicking COOLMAX® fabric, stretch fit, and comfortable flat toe seam.
(2,108)
$26.95 $26.95
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What customers like:
Perfect fit for boots
Warmth
Softness
Durable
Good cushioning
$26.95 $26.95
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Adults' Cresta Wool Midweight Hiking Socks, Crew
L.L.Bean Adults' Cresta Wool Midweight Hiking Socks, Crew
A gray Merino wool-blend hiking sock with midweight cushioning, moisture-wicking comfort and a seamless toe.
(1,369)
$26.95 $26.95
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What customers like:
Moisture-wicking
Great value
Durable quality
Excellent warmth
Comfortable fit
$26.95 $26.95
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Men's Everyday Chino Socks, Lightweight 2-Pack
L.L.Bean Men's Everyday Chino Socks, Lightweight 2-Pack
A lightweight two-pack of black merino wool blend socks offering moisture-wicking comfort and durability.
(459)
$32.95 $32.95
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What customers like:
Well-made
Lightweight
Stay up
Good fit
Warm
$32.95 $32.95
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Adults' Cresta Wool Lightweight Hiking Socks, Crew
L.L.Bean Adults' Cresta Wool Lightweight Hiking Socks, Crew
A pair of white merino wool-blend crew hiking socks with moisture-wicking comfort and seamless toes.
(1,221)
$22.95 $22.95
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$22.95 $22.95
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Adults' Cresta Wool No Fly Zone Lightweight Hiking Socks, Crew
L.L.Bean Adults' Cresta Wool No Fly Zone Lightweight Hiking Socks, Crew
Gray Merino wool-blend hiking socks with insect-repellent protection, moisture-wicking comfort, and lightweight cushioning.
(443)
$26.95 $26.95
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What customers like:
Attractive style
Warmth
Lightweight feel
$26.95 $26.95
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Men's Darn Tough Light Hiker Micro Crew Socks
Darn Tough Men's Darn Tough Light Hiker Micro Crew Socks
Lightweight green hiking socks in breathable Merino wool blend with moisture-wicking, seamless comfort and secure fit.
(173)
$25 $25
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What customers like:
Nice colors
Great for cooler temps
True to size
Comfortable
Keeps feet dry
$25 $25
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Adults' Cresta Wool Lightweight Hiking Socks, Quarter-Crew
L.L.Bean Adults' Cresta Wool Lightweight Hiking Socks, Quarter-Crew
A pair of lightweight blue hiking socks with moisture-wicking merino wool, cushioning, and seamless toes.
(408)
$16.95 $16.95
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What customers like:
Perfect fit
Lightweight
Durability
Comfortable
Well made
$16.95 $16.95
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Adults' Cresta Wool Midweight Hiking Socks, Quarter-Crew
L.L.Bean Adults' Cresta Wool Midweight Hiking Socks, Quarter-Crew
A blue quarter-crew hiking sock in a moisture-wicking Merino wool blend with cushioning and reinforced heels and toes.
(356)
$22.95 $22.95
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What customers like:
Lightweight
Durable
Comfortable
Good fit
Warm
$22.95 $22.95
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Kids' L.L.Bean Katahdin Socks
L.L.Bean Kids' L.L.Bean Katahdin Socks
A blue kids' hiking sock in a moisture-wicking Merino wool blend with cushioned, seamless, stay-put construction.
(59)
$18.95 $18.95
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What customers like:
Stylish
Good look
Appeal to child
Comfortable
Soft
$18.95 $18.95
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Women's Darn Tough Pixie Crew Socks
Darn Tough Women's Darn Tough Pixie Crew Socks
A blue striped crew sock in a merino wool blend with seamless, moisture-wicking odor control.
(0)
$24 $24
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$24 $24
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Adults' Feetures Quarter Light Cushion Socks
Feetures Adults' Feetures Quarter Light Cushion Socks
White quarter socks with moisture-wicking nylon-spandex, light cushioning, arch support and blister-reducing left/right foot design.
(0)
$19 $19
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$19 $19
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Women's Smartwool Hike Targeted Cushion Socks, Mid-Crew
SmartWool Women's Smartwool Hike Targeted Cushion Socks, Mid-Crew
A white merino-wool blend hiking sock with targeted cushioning, moisture-wicking comfort, odor resistance and seamless toe.
(0)
$25 $25
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$25 $25
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Men's Smartwool Hike Targeted Cushion Crew Socks
SmartWool Men's Smartwool Hike Targeted Cushion Crew Socks
A multicolor merino wool-blend hiking sock with targeted cushioning, breathable mesh zones and odor resistance.
(0)
$25 $25
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$25 $25
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Women's Smartwool Everyday Garden Gala Crew Socks
SmartWool Women's Smartwool Everyday Garden Gala Crew Socks
A floral-print crew sock in breathable wool blend with moisture-wicking, odor-resistant comfort and seamless toe.
(0)
$23 $23
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$23 $23
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Adults' Feetures Invisible Ultra Light Cushion Socks
Feetures Adults' Feetures Invisible Ultra Light Cushion Socks
A pair of white synthetic-nylon invisible socks with ultralight cushioning, moisture-wicking fabric, and arch support.
(0)
$19 $19
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$19 $19
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Men's Smartwool Hike Targeted Cushion Mid Crew Socks
SmartWool Men's Smartwool Hike Targeted Cushion Mid Crew Socks
A blue merino-wool blend hiking sock with targeted cushioning, moisture-wicking, odor resistance, and a seamless toe.
(0)
$25 $25
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$25 $25
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Adults' Katahdin Hiker Socks, 1/4 Crew
L.L.Bean Adults' Katahdin Hiker Socks, 1/4 Crew
A soft, moisture-wicking Merino wool blend with seamless construction for breathable, odor-resistant hiking comfort.
(0)
$22.95 $18.99
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$22.95 $18.99
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Men's Smartwool Everyday Basketweave Crew Socks
SmartWool Men's Smartwool Everyday Basketweave Crew Socks
A brown wool-blend crew sock with moisture-wicking Merino, odor resistance, virtually seamless toe and zero cushioning.
(0)
$23 $23
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$23 $23
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Adults' Athletic Crew Socks
L.L.Bean Adults' Athletic Crew Socks
A pair of black athletic crew socks with moisture-wicking COOLMAX fabric, cushioning, and compression arch support.
(0)
$24.95 $24.95
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$24.95 $24.95
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Adults' Katahdin Hiker Socks
L.L.Bean Adults' Katahdin Hiker Socks
Merino wool-blend hiking socks with moisture-wicking comfort, seamless construction, mid-level cushioning, and bold multicolor patterns.
(0)
$22.95 $18.99
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$22.95 $18.99
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Women's Smartwool Hike Targeted Cushion Dragon Socks, Mid-Crew
SmartWool Women's Smartwool Hike Targeted Cushion Dragon Socks, Mid-Crew
Blue mid-crew hiking socks in a merino-wool blend with targeted cushioning, odor resistance, and dragonfly prints.
(0)
$25 $25
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$25 $25
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Adults' Athletic Ankle Socks, 2-Pack
L.L.Bean Adults' Athletic Ankle Socks, 2-Pack
A two-pack of multicolor athletic ankle socks with quick-drying moisture-wicking fabric, cushioning, and compression arch support.
(0)
$32.95 $27.99
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$32.95 $27.99
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Kids' L.L.Bean Athletic Ankle Socks, 2-Pack
L.L.Bean Kids' L.L.Bean Athletic Ankle Socks, 2-Pack
A kids' two-pack of moisture-wicking athletic ankle socks with cushioned soles and arch support.
(0)
$29.95 $29.95
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$29.95 $29.95
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Women's Floral Full-Cushion Hiking Socks, Crew
L.L.Bean Women's Floral Full-Cushion Hiking Socks, Crew
A multicolor floral hiking sock with full cushioning, moisture-wicking wool blend, reinforced heels and toes.
(0)
$24.95 $24.95
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$24.95 $24.95
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Moisture-Wicking Socks

Moisture-Wicking Socks bring a practical detail to an often-overlooked part of getting dressed: helping move moisture away from the skin. That feature is a useful starting point, but finding a pair you’ll reach for regularly also comes down to the details you already know you like. Think about the height of your favorite socks, how closely they fit and how much room you have inside your shoes. Some people prefer a low profile, while others like a cuff that sits farther above the ankle. Neither choice needs to be complicated; start with what feels familiar and compare the individual descriptions from there. A sock drawer filled with well-chosen pairs is a small pleasure—the kind you appreciate when the morning is busy and you can find just what you want without a second thought.

When choosing moisture-wicking socks, give sizing as much attention as the moisture-wicking feature itself. Check the listed shoe-size range rather than assuming that your usual size label means the same thing across every pair. If you fall between sizes, look for guidance in the individual listing before deciding. Thickness is another worthwhile comparison: consider how your current socks fit inside the footwear you own, particularly if there is already little room to spare. Look closely at the pictured cuff height and read any available fit details, since a photograph alone may not tell the whole story. Moisture-wicking describes one function, not every quality of a sock, so let each pair’s information guide your expectations. Care instructions deserve a moment, too. Knowing how a pair should be washed and dried helps you choose something that fits naturally into your household’s laundry routine.

Socks can also make a thoughtful, personal gift when you pay attention to the recipient’s preferences. The best clues are often ordinary ones: a drawer of neatly matched dark pairs, a fondness for cheerful patterns or a clear preference for one particular sock height. Choose with those habits in mind instead of treating size as the only detail that matters. For someone who has specifically asked for moisture-wicking socks, matching that feature with a familiar fit and style makes the choice feel considered. The same approach works when refreshing your own collection. Take stock of the pairs you wear most, note what you would change and use those details to narrow the selection. There’s no need to replace every pair at once; a few deliberate choices can make your sock drawer feel more like your own.

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