Sock Size Guide

Lightweight socks are thinner and ideal for warmer weather, running, gym use, or layering. Midweight socks offer versatile cushioning for everyday wear and moderate outdoor activity. Heavyweight socks provide maximum warmth and cushioning for cold conditions, farm work, gumboots, and alpine or expedition use. Norsewear offers all three weights across different product lines.

Sock height affects warmth, protection, and comfort in footwear. Quarter socks sit just above the ankle — ideal for sneakers and casual use. Crew socks reach mid-calf and suit most work boots and hiking footwear. Boot-height socks add extra shin coverage for tall boots. Gumboot socks are extra-long and designed specifically for rubber gumboots used in farming and outdoor work.

Norsewear socks are sized by shoe size. Use the Size Guide on the website to match your shoe size (in NZ/AU sizing) to the correct sock size.

Merino wool has natural stretch and elasticity, so Norsewear socks are designed to accommodate a range of foot widths within each size. For wider feet, Norsewear recommends selecting one size up or checking individual product descriptions for width guidance.

For hiking and tramping, Norsewear recommends Merino wool socks from the dedicated Hiking Socks range – cushioned underfoot, close-fitting through the arch to reduce blister risk, and warm even when damp. Height should match boot height (crew or knee-high for tramping boots), and a slightly heavier weight suits colder alpine trips.