Lightweight cushion and functional padding for all day comfort in a mid cut hiking compression sock that’s rocking the 80’s retro style the CEP Women’s 80's Hiking Compression Mid Cut Socks feature MEDI COMPRESSION knit to ensure ultra-precise compression control by incorporating a compression thread into every stitch row. This provides targeted compression exactly where it’s needed, and are designed to help with proprioception, the awareness through your feet of the position and movement of your body, and muscle activation for greater accuracy and precision in your footing and movement on the trail, as well as ankle support. These socks provide stimulation of the joints, to help to reduce injuries, while the smooth asymmetric toe box and targeted padding helps to prevent blisters. Made from a wicking polyamide, stretchy spandex, and splash of wool for comfort blend these are designed for fast hiking training days. But don’t let that intimidate you, these also provide support for walkers and weekend hikers, anyone who is looking for targeted compression support to help keep them out on the trail and enjoying the experience.