If there's one thing Norwegian brand Helly Hansen knows, it's how to keep people safe and comfortable in extreme environments – they outfit over 55,000 professionals globally including ski patrollers. And these technical are a great example of why the brand is so reliable when it comes to ski gear. Built from a blend of and , these socks balance comfort and temperature regulation with durability.
The snug, compressive design cradles your foot and lower leg without being too tight, and means there's no bunching or rubbing inside your boot, which is enhanced by the flat toe seam. If you're wearing these for a day of alpine skiing, they'll reliably keep your feet warm during cold lift rides thanks to the merino wool, but that same material also helps to and lets heat escape if you're working up a sweat on a adventure (this is also aided by breathable mesh panels on the top of the foot). It also means they don't get smelly the way pure synthetic socks do, so you can wear them again and again without washing them.
There's a little padding where you need it, meaning on your shins and around the sole of your foot, but they're also not bulky and easy to wear with alpine, touring and Nordic boots. In short, these are a trustworthy choice for all of your alpine adventures, and the only minor grumbles we have are the lack of recycled content and that they require wool detergent, making them just a little high maintenance. I've been wearing these socks for winter adventures for the pas.
