PAKA’s first ankle-height ¼ Crew Sock is made from Alpaca Fiber. Paka takes these inherent fiber features to the next level with intelligent design. The Trail ¼ Crew Sock has a snug rib-knit design to avoid shifting and friction, a breathable mesh on the top to promote breathability and cooling, and compressive arch support. It has targeted cushioning on the top of the toe and back of the heel, which prevents blisters and improves comfort.
Alpaca fiber offers excellent thermoregulation properties. It evolved in the Andes Mountains, where temperatures can shift by 70°F in a single day. They are as light as clouds due to the medullated air pockets, making alpaca fiber 3x lighter than sheep wool.
Alpaca fiber is a performance powerhouse: naturally odor-resistant, moisture-wicking, and thermoregulating. Alpaca’s impressively low moisture retention rate of 8% (typical wool compares at an average of 18%) helps to keep feet dry and comfortable. It avoids the moisture and friction buildup that can lead to blisters. Alpaca fibers also contain a keratin protein with natural antibacterial properties, making it incredibly difficult to make these socks smell.
The ¼ Crew Socks are great for biking, hiking, running, etc., where they can withstand the intense usage of vigorous outdoor activities.
Bottom Line
I used the Trail ¼ Crew Socks for various outdoor activities, primarily hiking, biking, and occasionally slumming around at the house. The socks are uber comfy, with enough padding and support without feeling overly thick. The Alpaca fiber offers excellent thermoregulation properties, breathability, and no stink. They are comfortable and dry quickly, even wet, with minimal water retention. They provide all-day comfort without sloppiness, and the heel and toe protection prevents hotspots.
The Trail ¼ Crew Socks, with its Aplcaca fiber and features, offer performance, softness, comfort, and versatility to keep up with you on and off any trail.
Features:
- Colors – Black, Walnut, Charcoal, and Forage.
- Performance 1/4 Crew Sock – $24.
- Rib knit on the calf to prevent scrunching.
- The ribbed cushion on the sole prevents sliding within the shoe.
- Mobility mesh where the foot meets the ankle.
- Ribbed arch support.
- Materials: 33% Alpaca Fiber, 7% TENCEL, 57% Nylon, 3% Spandex.
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