Year-round protection.

Giro's Merino Wool Hightower Socks look like cold-weather socks at first glance, and though their thin construction and height suits them well to being layered under winter tights, they have their place on the trails year-round. Their soft, merino wool blend exhibits excellent breathability and moisture-wicking capabilities, and merino wool's ability to manage temperature makes it just as desirable in warm weather as in cold. If you've ever finished a ride with a mysterious rash or criss-crossing pattern of scratches along your exposed ankles, you know how valuable the Hightower's knee-high cuffs can be in the warmer months, offering reassuring protection against enterprising vegetation along the sides of your favorite trails.