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The Best Socks for Travel and Long-Haul Flights

For long flights and travel days, wear merino-blend socks: they regulate temperature from a cold cabin to a hot arrival, resist odor so you can rewear them, and stay soft for hours. Choose a light cushion crew for comfort on the plane and a pair that fits snugly so it doesn't bunch when your feet swell. Why merino socks for travel? Temperature control: warm in an air-conditioned cabin, cool when you land somewhere hot. Odor resistant: merino inhibits odor-causing bacteria, so a pair handles a long-haul flight and a day of sightseeing. Dry and comfortable: our merino and bamboo blend wicks sweat and doesn't itch. Less to pack: because you can wear them more than once, you need fewer pairs. Which style should I wear on the plane? Crew height, light cushion: the most comfortable for sitting for hours and walking through airports. Try the Light Cushion Crew or Terra Crew. Low profile for warm destinations: Light Cushion Minis or the No Show Sock with sneakers. Snow trips: travel in everyday socks and keep your snow socks fresh for the mountain. Should I wear compression socks on long flights? Medical compression stockings are designed to reduce the risk of swelling and DVT on long flights, and are worth discussing with your doctor if you're at risk. A snug-fitting merino sock is about comfort, not medical compression. Travel tips for happy feet Change into fresh socks halfway through a very long trip or at a layover. Walk the aisle and flex your ankles every hour or two. Pack two or three pairs of merino socks for a week: wear, air overnight, rewear. Pair with a Featherweight merino tee for the same odor resistance up top. FAQ Are merino socks too hot in summer?No. Merino regulates temperature and wicks sweat, so a lightweight merino sock is often cooler than cotton. How many socks should I pack for two weeks?Four or five pairs of merino socks is plenty if you air them between wears.