For someone who usually buys her socks by the bag, purchasing one pair of Smartwool’s PHD Outdoor Light Mini socks for $16.95 seemed pretty indulgent. I can tell you now that they are worth every penny. These socks are amazing: they fit snug but not tight, keep their shape wash after wash, and don’t stink after wearing them all day. Made of 72 percent Merino Wool, 26 percent Nylon and 2 percent Elastane, their four degree fit system provides comfortable support to the ankle, upper and lower instep and the arch. $16.95 Online at www.smartwool.com.—Amber Pratt
