Walking Equipment and Accessories

Stance Bezel Outdoor Sock | Review

Stance take sock technology to another level

Merino wool is a hugely useful material for a sock – it has so much to offer. First of all it’s warm, yet still able to regulate temperature to prevent perspiration from overheating, and it’s also fast wicking, meaning it can lift moisture off the skin and spread it out to evaporate quickly. Merino also has natural anti-microbial properties, meaning that it’s able to reduce the effect of bacteria that causes odours. Best of all though, Merino is very, very comfortable.

42% of this sock, the Stance Bezel Outdoor, is Merino which is at the higher end of the scale in terms of common blend ratios. In case you’re curious, the Bezel is 42% wool, 32% polyester, 12% nylon and 3% elastic for that close and comfortable hold.

On the heel and toe – common flashpoints – they’ve put extra reinforcement to increase the lifespan of the socks and also to protect your feet from blisters. The seamless toe closure is also another design technique to prevent any rubbing.

You may also appreciate the concentration of the weave on the arch, a technique that provides compression and support where it’s needed. Every little really does help on those big days on the trail.

“…this is just one of many different jazzy designs in Stance’s outdoor sock collection.”

The ankle cuff is a medium length so it will come just over your boot. It’s high enough to tuck your socks into but not so high that it will be too much coverage for hot days.

The Stance Bezel has been designed with the average-shaped woman’s foot in mind as it’s a women’s specific sock after all. Guys, if you’re reading this, go check out the Stance Deschutes Outdoor which is basically the gender equivalent.

Merino also has natural anti-microbial properties, meaning that it’s able to reduce the effect of bacteria that causes odours. Photo: Chris Johnson.

There are many other choices in Stance's sock collection if you want something a little more subtle, or perhaps even something louder... Photo: Chris Johnson.

Stance have put extra reinforcement in the heel and toe to increase the lifespan of the socks and also to protect your feet from blisters. Photo: Chris Johnson.

“42% of this sock, the Stance Bezel Outdoor, is Merino which is at the higher end of the scale in terms of common blend ratios.”

And this is just one of many different jazzy designs in Stance’s outdoor sock collection, so there are other choices if you want something a little more subtle, or perhaps even something louder…

“I’ve tried out the men’s equivalent of these and can vouch for their comfort – you can really feel that high Merino content. Washing them is easier than you’d think as well, as you can just stick them on a 40 degree wash. Best not to tumble dry them though.” – Will Renwick, OM Editor.