The Scottish-made Moggans Stravaiger Midweight socks have the highest wool content of all those tested within our guide to the Best hiking socks for 2024 and are thick and warm. The inside has loopstitch construction throughout with thick terry loops on the base, round the back of the ankle, and the toe, and less dense terry loops on the upper foot and leg. Ribbed sections across the top of the foot and at the cuff keep the socks in place.
Chris Townsend Recommends
On cold winter days I’ve found these socks excellent. I think they’ll be too warm for summer (though those who suffer from cold feet may disagree) but for winter they’re superb.- Warmth
- High merino wool content
- Recycled nylon
| Quick specs | |
|---|---|
| Price | £24 |
| Weight | 108g |
| Materials | 73% Merino Wool, 26% GRS Certified Recycled Nylon, 1% Elastane |
| Sizes | 2-4.5, 5-7.5, 8-10.5, 11-13.5 |
| Women’s version | No |
| Brand site | https://moggans.com |
Moggans says the fit on the Moggans Stravaiger Midweight is more generous and relaxed than its other socks for use with walking boots and high volume footwear and suggests sizing down if you have narrow or low volume feet. This isn’t something I need to consider for my wide size 9 feet and I found the 8-10.5 size a good fit.
The merino wool used for the socks comes from non-mulesed sheep and the nylon content is recycled.
On cold winter days I’ve found these socks excellent. They’ve kept their shape and comfort for two days wear. I’ve no doubt they’ll be fine for many more days without washing. When washed they come out soft and fluffy and don’t lose their shape. I think they’ll be too warm for summer (though those who suffer from cold feet may disagree) but for winter they’re superb.
Reviewed and tested by Chris Townsend
The Moggans Stravaiger Midweight socks were tested during last autumn and early winter in a variety of footwear ranging from mesh trail shoes to boots with gaiters. To compare the socks I wore different ones of similar thickness on each foot and then compared them afterwards for dampness, fit and matting. Whilst there are differences none of those tested would be a bad buy.
