Customer Reviews Smartwool Classic Mountaineer Maximum Cushion Crew

I wish they had not added so much nylon to the mountaineer socks. They slip more inside my shoes, sometimes causing the dreaded bunching between the ball of the foot and the beginning of the toes.

These were clearly over the calf, not crew cut.

As you can see from the comparison pictures below between SmartWool and a competing brand, SmatWool makes cheaper quality socks than it used to. You can see internally all the loose threads and externally all the mismatched, frayed sewing. Also, SmartWool's sock is only about 75% merino wool, whereas competitors make the other one pictured out of 80% merino wool for the same price.

Used them for ice climbing in -10 C weather and my feet were freezing both while doing physical activity and while I was belaying. I typically run cold but this was ridiculous. I didn't realize they had a low wool percentage. Will use them around the house.

Across the board they have reduced the amount of. These used to be 79% wool and now only 56%. A known fact that anything under 80% become much less effective.

Not the same quality I've come to expect from Smartwool. Hope I can return them. Overpriced for the level of quality decline!

Item was supposedly a crew size but instead of being just above the ankles these are almost knee high and very uncomfortable. Folding down the top to cover the ankles made it crew size but then it was uncomfortable and too warm.

With the 5% drop in the wool content, they now constantly slide off your feet. Please update the description to show the revised wool content. Last time I buy.

Dissatisfied. These socks are not moisture wicking.

Not a true crew. Really mid calf. Loose fitting

This used to be their MOST cushioned sock, and I'm super bummed that is absolutely not the case anymore... The new rendition of this sock feels just as thin as the normal hiking crew, and isn't even as thick as the hiking heavy which they've also managed to ruin. I normally wear a large, which usually starts off nice and snug and then loosens gradually over time. Since they've taken away all cushion there's all this extra space. Ridiculous... Good luck Smartwool. Stop making your products cheaper/upping the nylon content. Keep the quality and just raise your prices. People will definitely still buy them.

Why did SW start making socks for skeletons? They used to be amazing, but now they're so tight it's literally insane and would cut off circulation inmediately. I'm tall and thin, what on earth does someone who isn't thin do? Where'd you get your measurements, Auschwitz? I guess I can use them as a tourniquet if ever needed.

I am disappointed at the significant wear at the big toe side and pilling after just one day of use in a hiking boot and one trip through the laundry. I wonder why the quality seems to be so far from my expectations having adored Smartwool socks for the past two decades. Sadly, I am returning my whole order.