The 1466 Hiker Micro Crew: Not All Socks Are Created Equal

The 1466 Hiker Micro Crew sock has racked up more miles than some people put on their cars (probably). It’s summited mountains, forged streams, slogged through knee-deep mud, and still showed up for work on Monday.

And sure, hikers swear by it—but you don’t need to be chasing peaks to appreciate what it can do. The 1466 knows how to take a day off, and it’s just as good at logging Netflix-marathon miles from the couch as it is on the trail. Those are the kind of qualifications that, in our book, earn this sock a holiday.

A Good Excuse to Take PTO

Which brings us to 1466 Day. Yes, we invented our own holiday. And no, we’re not even a little bit sorry about it.

When you’ve got a sock this legendary — ahem, the United States’ #1 hike sock (according to industry sales data*) — you don’t just nod politely and move on. You toot your own horn (beep, beep), give it a spot on the calendar, and celebrate the hikers, travelers, and couch surfers who’ve made it an icon. You also ask your boss if it’s a company-paid holiday**.

So mark your calendar for September 18th, 2025 — the third Thursday of September every year if you’re looking to plan a few years out — and decide how you’re going to honor this groundbreaking sock.

First of Its Kind. Still One of a Kind.

If you don’t own a pair of the 1466 — or its sister style, the 1903 — you might be wondering what makes our Hiker Micro Crews so special. For starters, it was the first Micro Crew height sock ever knit back in 2007. And not just by us — the first ever. With the launch of the 1466, we introduced Micro Crew height socks to the market, which is where the saying, “it’s the greatest invention since Micro Crew socks,” comes from.

It’s the OG in style and still unmatched in performance, durability, and all-day comfort. The 1466 even holds the World Record (for real) for most days worn in a single pair of socks without complaint (unconfirmed).

(Micro) Tall Tales

If you really want to know what the 1466 can handle, you don’t ask us — you ask the people who’ve dragged them through mud, snow, airports, and Monday mornings. Like Rich S., who is “really hard” on his socks. He’s spent years blowing through pairs from other brands. His verdict? “My quest is over! The best socks I’ve ever owned by miles!”

Daniel W. wore his 1466s on a “20 mile hike gone wrong. I got lost and ended up doing 30. No blisters in spite of rough terrain and a couple dunks in the creek.”

The 1466 has earned its legend status one mile (and one fan) at a time. James M. calls it “the only sock I wear. Everyday at work, on the bike, hiking, you name it. All 4 seasons. Simply can’t wear ‘em out.”

Adam W., who has size 12 feet and “pretty big calves,” says the large fits perfectly.

And for the skeptics? One now-converted hiker admitted, “I didn’t quite believe the hype, but now I’m sold. These are the most comfortable and stink-resistant socks I’ve ever worn.”

Then there’s the review that reads more like a love letter than product feedback: “These socks are almost unbelievably soft and cushion-y. My feet feel so good, I never want to take them off! Imagine the softest, warmest scarf you’ve ever worn—then wrap your feet up in it!” That same reviewer wore them in the middle of summer and still found them “perfectly suited” to the heat. “These may be my new favorites… I think I’ll need to purchase the other color soon.”

We think 1466 Day may be the perfect excuse.

Yarn for Days

Each 1466 is knit with roughly 0.43 miles of Merino Wool yarn — enough to get you to the next ridge and back… as long as the ridge is 0.215 miles away.

The best-selling colorway? Classic black. Timeless. Tough. Goes with everything.

And the stories? They’re unmatched. From the Appalachian Trail thru-hiker who logged 2,000+ miles with barely a sign of wear, to the guy who’s been wearing the same pair for over a decade, to our personal favorite — the dog owner whose 1466 survived a trip through the family pup’s digestive system. Twice.

This sock is the kind of gear you don’t think about until you need it — and when you need it, you’re glad it’s on your feet.

Party On, Wayne

1466 Day is coming, and we’ve got some plans for the big day:

• There will be a limited-edition 1466 Day patch waiting for anyone who spends $75 or more — while supplies last, so don’t sleep on it.
• We’ll also be dropping an exclusive new color of the 1466, knit in unisex sizing so everyone can get in on the action.
• And if you happen to be out on the trail on 9/18, keep your eyes peeled. We’ll be popping up in a few choice spots with free socks and who knows what else (follow us on social for the breadcrumb trail).
• Plus, there are a few surprises we’re not ready to spill just yet — but those who sign up for SMS or email will be the first to hear the news. 

The way we see it, if you’re going to celebrate the greatest sock ever knit, you might as well go big. And if you don't own a pair of 1466s yet... it's worth taking a look.

*#1 hike sock in the US according to Circana U.S. Outdoor Specialty Retail Sales, for those that read the fine print.

**We’re still working on it 1466 Day being a Federally recognized holiday. Check back next year.