MudGear Quarter (¼) Crew Merino Wool Socks - Black/Gray (1 Pair)

In a world where socks were too soft...

In 2012, we fell deeply in love with Obstacle Course Racing.  It ripped us off the treadmill, out of our comfort zone, and unleashed us into the wild outdoors.  Events like Spartan Race, Tough Mudder, BattleFrog, and Savage Race tested us and our gear to the limits.  We learned that gym socks got soggy in the mud, and that most running socks were made for roads. Not to mention, nobody was addressing the unneccesary leg scrapes and scatches acquired from surface contact with obstacles.

We set out to make a tougher trail running sock.  

MudGear was born to do what nobody else could do; make a performance sock resilient enough to withstand outdoor race conditions and tough enough to help protect racers from the course itself. We committed to delivering more comfort and more durability for more muddy miles. 

They Said It Couldn't Be Done - They Forgot About American Muscle

The American sock industry has a long history of quality engineering, but cheap labor gave rise to importing.  While others cut costs and cut corners, we knew the world's toughest and best socks should be designed and made in the USA.  Leveraging decades of experience with top brands, our designers are experts in the technology of performance sock construction. 

Tested In The Worst Conditions Possible 

Normal testing of running socks involves a simple abrasion test to see how quickly they show wear.  Our testing involves putting them on the world's top obstacle racers and trail runners for trips up and down mountains all day in all types of weather.  We test for wicking by fully submerging them in muddy water, and we test durability by ultra distance marathons.  

Through It All, We Were Made Tougher

Nobody said it was going to be easy.  We heard a lot of "it's not done that way" and "it's not practical".  But all the trials and trails made us tougher, and we're now proud to offer the toughest (and most comfortable) trail running sock on the planet. It also happens to be our go-to sock for training, Spartan Stadium Races, and everyday wear.

The Merino Wool Difference

MudGear’s signature blend of premium yarns has set our original ¼ Crew Trail Socks apart from the competition from day one. However, there will always be a population of runners who insist on the unique benefits of Merino wool. Merino sheep yield a highly desirable wool delivering unmatched comfort, temperature regulation, moisture management, and odor resistance. We’ve strategically placed this premium textile in the high friction areas of MudGear ¼ Crew Trail Socks for an extra special running experience.