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Customer Reviews for L.L.Bean Cresta Merino Wool Midweight Quarter-Crew Hiking Socks
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What customers say:
The wool socks are generally described as comfortable, cozy, and well-suited for activities like hiking and sleeping. Customers praise the socks' warmth, moisture-wicking properties, and durability, with some noting they have had the same pairs for years. However, some customers report issues such as the socks shrinking, feeling itchy, or not providing enough support. A small number were also disappointed with changes to the sock design or quality compared to previous versions, and some noted sizing problems.
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August 9, 2026
Comfortable and great for all weather
My husband loves these socks. So comfortable and great for travel or outdoors. Worth the extra cost for wool.
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July 25, 2026
Comfortable
Love your ladies socks...Been buying them for many years..They are comfortable and hold up nicely after washing and wearing...No saggy socks ever...
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June 27, 2026
Great Sox and awesome customer service
Size Purchased: Large
Order arrived with defect in weave, called LL Bean Customer Service - new pair on the way. These are great socks and I expect many years of wear from them. Kudos to CS and LL Bea
Massachusetts
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June 6, 2026
Size Purchased: Large
Used for: Relaxing
They work okay, but I'm not a fan of short socks. I'm trying to learn:)
Spokane Valley, WA
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May 15, 2026
Good so far
Size Purchased: Large
Used for: Casual or Every Day
I’m very picky about socks. Only wear wool out wool blend it’s hard do find ankle socks worth a hoot. Two 16 hour days on my feet most of it and so far so good. Would be five but g
Deer Creek
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May 10, 2026
Really enjoying these socks. Ordered 3 pairs.
Comfortable. Warm. Perfect fit. Soft but not too soft.
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March 18, 2026
Best Socks
Best socks ever for low cut hiking boots! Will buy more.
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March 13, 2026
Love these socks!
Size Purchased: Medium
Used for: Hiking
Love these socks! The cushioning is just right and the wool breathes.
CA
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February 7, 2026
Poor quality
Size Purchased: Small
Used for: Relaxing, Casual or Every Day, Cross-Country Skiing, Hiking
Poor quality for the price. Get Darn Tough brand it’s better Quality.
Response from L.L.Bean
February 17, 2026
By L.L.Bean Customer Service Team
We're sorry the quality is not as expected and you're welcome to return the socks with a request to refund. A member of our team will reach out by email to assist.
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January 19, 2026
Great socks warm and comfortable
Size Purchased: Medium
Used for: Relaxing, Casual or Every Day, Camping, Hiking
I bought these a while ago in an all-green color. Didn't wear for a while becuse I have many socks and these just got forgotten. Now have started wearing them and they are a favori
Central Illinois
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January 7, 2026
Favorite socks
Size Purchased: Medium
Used for: Travel, Relaxing, Casual or Every Day
My favorite socks, the only brand I buy. I especially like the thicker knit in the toes and heels.
Dayton, Ohio
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December 14, 2025
Great socks for warm feet
Size Purchased: X-Large
Great socks for keeping your feet warm and even warmer in shoes or boots!! Toasty!!
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November 25, 2025
Cresta Wool Sock Midweight 1/4 Crew Unisex socks
Used for: Casual or Every Day
These socks have already become my favorite for these cooler seasons! Nice fit - not too tight, which has always been difficult to find. Nice, airy and warm, without getting my fee
New York
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July 25, 2025
Fabulous Gold socks
Size Purchased: X-Large
Used for: Relaxing, Casual or Every Day, Running or Fitness, Hiking
Soft
Comfortable
Perfect for sumner and golf or working out
Don't slip
Connecticut
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July 3, 2025
cute socks
Size Purchased: Large
Used for: Hiking
I like that they are thick and I love the color. I wear them all the time when I am walking.
New Mexico
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June 8, 2025
Nice socks
Comfy and warm. A little large but maybe they’ll
Shrink with washing
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May 5, 2025
SKIP THIS ONE! Definitely not hiking socks
Size Purchased: Medium
Used for: Hiking
The socks have no support and are on the wide/big side. I wore them for an easy 2 mile walk with my dogs and my feet were on fire afterwards. There's no support in the arches and
Colorado
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May 1, 2025
Versatility
Size Purchased: Large
Used for: Running or Fitness
Plush, well-fitted. Quality wool w/ high warmth-weight ratio & breathability makes them versatile enough to be my primary 4-seasons pair for long-distance running in Pacific North
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April 26, 2025
Wouldn’t buy a second time
Fits ok. Uncomfortable texture. Makes my feet really sweaty (other wool socks don’t do that).
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April 19, 2025
Nice
Size Purchased: Medium
Used for: Relaxing, Casual or Every Day
Love the colors. Thicker than expected. Warm. Not as snug as I am used to.
Virginia
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