These light hiking socks from thorlos are designed for full day hikes in moderate to hot climates on flat or varied terrain with exclusive use of thorlon for resilience durability and better wicking these socks feature moderate cushioning in the ball and heel for reducing shock impact shear and blisters as well as light cushioning at the instep and the in the arch for protection against lace pad pressure these socks also contain spandex better support and a better fit they also fe