These are the lightest merino wool boot socks we offer and feel great when worn as a regular sock. The L1 Premium Boot Socks provide high performance in all but the hottest seasons, featuring a soft terry section from the toes to the heel and a sleek, form-fitting leg up to crew height. Made in Finland!

• Functional Merino Wool blend
• Thermal terry from the toes to the heel
• Lightweight instep and crew-height leg
• Flat seams

You can use these daily without thinking about it and be happy. The full range of insulating and moisture-wicking features is unlocked when you put yourself to the test on a long hike or military yomp or doing shorter stints at a higher speed. Level 1 means you can wear these as-is or together with liner socks.

Want to know where the merino wool comes from?

Our sock provider, Sukkamestarit, has joined the NATIVA system, which allows tracing the merino wool back to individual sheep farms. The packages feature a QR code for tracing the source of the Merino wool.

Helpful information on how to choose and use socks

If you haven't heard about liner socks before or are looking for solutions against sweaty feet or blisters and chafing, do click this link to read our article on how to choose and use socks.

L1 - Base Layer

The first layer of the Varusteleka clothing system is tasked with moisture management. A good next-to-skin base layer keeps you feeling comfortable in any condition. To do this, it needs to be lightweight and effectively moisture-wicking. We use a lightweight merino wool blend for our base layers, a natural and very functional material for this purpose.

Take a look at our Varusteleka Clothing System!