ORTOVOX All Mountain Long Socks Men
54872
- Sku
- 54872
- Gender
- Men
Available directly from stock
A lined jacket contains a filling of down, wool or synthetic material.
What Is an Insulated Ski Jacket and What Are the Options?
An insulated ski jacket is essential for anyone seeking warmth and comfort while skiing or snowboarding. The insulation helps maintain your body temperature, even in the harshest conditions. There are different types of insulation, each with its own advantages. In this guide, we explain the differences so you can make the perfect choice.
Down Insulation: Lightweight and Extremely Warm
A jacket insulated with down is the ideal choice for those looking for maximum warmth without sacrificing comfort. Down provides excellent insulation and is very lightweight, making it perfect for cold, dry conditions. However, keep in mind that down performs less well in wet conditions unless the jacket has been specially treated to resist moisture.
Wool Insulation: Natural and Breathable
Jackets with wool insulation offer a natural alternative. Wool is not only warm but also breathable and retains heat even when damp. This option is ideal for those who prefer natural materials and comfort in varying weather conditions.
Synthetic Insulation: Versatile and Low-Maintenance
Synthetic insulation, such as PrimaLoft or Thinsulate, offers excellent warmth and performs well in wet conditions. This option is often slightly heavier than down but dries quickly and is easier to care for. It’s ideal for active winter sports enthusiasts who value versatility and affordability.
Why Choose an Insulated Ski Jacket?
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Optimal Warmth: Protect yourself against extreme cold.
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Comfort During Activity: Maintain your freedom of movement without sacrificing insulation.
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Suitable for Various Weather Conditions: Whether you're skiing in powder snow or braving a cold wind, an insulated jacket adapts to your needs.
Which Insulation Suits You Best?
The right insulation depends on your personal preferences and the conditions in which you’ll wear the jacket. Looking for ultimate warmth and comfort? Go for down. Need a versatile, low-maintenance option? Consider synthetic materials. Or choose wool for a natural feel.
Our premium ski jackets combine functionality, style, and top quality, so you can fully enjoy your winter sports adventure. Explore our collection and find your perfect insulated ski jacket!
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- Medium fit
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Is your purchase not quite what you expected or is the size incorrect? No problem, you can easily return your order to us. You may try on and view an item as you would in a shop, but there are some rules.
GOOD TO KNOW
- You have 14 days from receipt of your order to register your return.
- Are you too late? Then your order will no longer be found in the portal. In that case, always contact us first so we can see what possibilities there are.
- After registering online, you then have 14 days to hand in your return at the post office. If you hand in the parcel after the 14 days, we will unfortunately no longer be able to process your return. The sooner you register and send in your return, the sooner it will be processed and you will receive your money back.
- Almost all outerwear and trousers are delivered with a large yellow return label. Do not remove this until you decide to keep the item! Once this vignette has been removed, there is no way we can return the item.
- Returns are at your own risk and expense.
- If you return part of your order, we will only refund the amount of the returned items and not other costs such as shipping costs.
- If you have received an incorrect or damaged item, please always contact us a.s.a.p. and include photos of the product and the labels so we can see which item/defect is concerned.
STEP BY STEP GUIDE:
1. Check your items
√ Has the return period of 14 days after receipt not expired
√ Is the yellow return label (in the case of outerwear and trousers) and all price tags still attached?
√ Is the article unworn and therefore not dirty, damaged or creased?
2. Submit your return online
Enter your own postcode and the full order number (including letters) in the portal to which you can start the return. You can choose to purchase a DPD shipping label via the portal. If you choose this option, print the shipping label. You can download this immediately and it will also be sent to you by e-mail (please check your e-mail address and any spam mail).
You can also choose another carrier outside the portal. We always advise you to send the parcel insured. The DPD label via the portal insures your parcel up to €500.
3. Pack your return
√ Fold the items neatly and close all zips and buttons. Because of the technical materials it is important not to cause serious creases and wrinkles, as these can damage the product.
Then pack the items back in their original packaging and put them in the shipping bag or box. Another bag or box is also fine, as long as it is sturdy so that it arrives undamaged
√ If you have items from several orders that you wish to return, you may simply return them in 1 parcel
√ Put the enclosed packing slip/order confirmation (or a copy) in the parcel
√ Stick the DPD shipping label on the parcel.
If you have chosen to send via another carrier, please write the return address on the parcel:
Skistore Swing
De Opslach 3
8448 GV Heerenveen
The Netherlands
4. Shipping
Hand over your return at a DPD parcel point or a carrier of your choice.
Returning (part of) your order is at your own risk. Keep the proof of delivery until we have received and processed your package.
Please note! After registering your return online, you have 14 days to return your parcel to the postal service. If you return the parcel after these 14 days, we will unfortunately no longer be able to process your return.
5. Refund
You will receive confirmation by e-mail when your return has been received and processed.
This is usually within a few days after your order has been delivered to us. The money will then be refunded to the account you paid with within a week after confirmation (usually longer for credit card payments). If you have chosen to pay afterwards, this will be adjusted on your Klarna invoice.
Please note! If you return part of your order, we will only refund the amount of the returned items and not other costs such as shipping costs.
- 39% merino, 21.5 micron fibre next to the skin
- Right/left shaped, ankle stabilisation zone
- Cushioned heel and toe with a flat toe seam
- Padding and knee-high knit add volume in the boot
- 39% merino: less wool character than a wool sock
- Winter-weight knit, not for low-cut summer shoes
The ORTOVOX All Mountain Long Socks Men is a knee-high merino-blend mountaineering sock built for long, cold days in heavy hiking and high-altitude boots. The yarn blends 39% merino wool with a fibre diameter of 21.5 microns into a hard-wearing polyamide base, and the sock is shaped right/left specific so it sits without wrinkles inside a stiff, high-cut boot. At 88 grams it is a winter-weight knit with cushioned heel and toe zones.
Who is this sock for?
This is for mountaineers, winter hikers and hut-to-hut tourers who spend whole days walking uphill and downhill in stiff boots and want padding plus odour control over several days. It also works under freeride and ski touring boots. It is not for low-cut footwear such as approach, trail-running or lifestyle shoes, and not for close-fitting rock climbing shoes — ORTOVOX places the All Mountain Long Socks Men at the bottom of its own range for climbing. Skip it in warm weather; this is a sock for cold days.
How does the merino blend perform?
The blend is 42% polyamide, 39% merino wool, 17% recycled polyamide and 2% elastane. Merino handles moisture and odour over multi-day tours, the polyamide carries the abrasion in the boot, and the elastane keeps the leg shape. A 360° mesh system moves air through the knit. There is no membrane and no coating, so water and wind protection comes entirely from your boot.
Which size should you choose?
The ORTOVOX All Mountain Long Socks Men is sold in shoe-size ranges — 39/41, 42/44 and 45/47 — so pick the range your boot size falls in. The cut is a regular fit with a comfort band at the cuff. Allow for the padded heel and toe inside tight-volume liners.
How is the ORTOVOX All Mountain Long Socks Men constructed?
This is a single-layer knitted sock with zone-specific construction rather than a uniform tube. The heel and toe areas are cushioned, the toe seam is flat so it does not press against the toes inside a stiff boot, and an ankle stabilisation zone plus arch support hold the sock in place over a full day of walking. The sock is ergonomically shaped and right/left specific, which is why each pair has a defined left and right foot. A 360° mesh system runs through the knit for air movement, and a comfort band at the cuff keeps the knee-high shaft up without a hard elastic edge. Total weight is 88 grams.
Is it suitable for high-alpine tours and ski touring?
High-alpine mountaineering and long mountain tours in cold conditions are what the ORTOVOX All Mountain Long Socks Men is built around: heavy, high-cut boots, hours of ascent and descent, and several days between washes. It carries over well to multi-day hut-to-hut tours, winter hiking and freeride days. For lightweight ski touring and for climbing it is less of a match — ORTOVOX itself positions this sock lowest in its range for those two disciplines, and the padded zones plus the winter-weight knee-high knit take up volume that a low-volume touring liner or a climbing shoe does not have. If your boot is already snug, this is the wrong sock.
What is it made of and how durable is it?
The knit is 42% polyamide, 39% merino wool with a 21.5 micron fibre diameter, 17% recycled polyamide and 2% elastane. The majority polyamide content is what makes the sock stand up to the shear and abrasion of a stiff boot cuff and a rigid sole, while the merino share does the climate and odour work against the skin and the elastane keeps the shaft and arch support under tension. Because wool is 39% rather than the majority, the behaviour is closer to a reinforced technical sock than to a pure wool sock: expect more abrasion resistance, and less of the pronounced wool character. The ORTOVOX All Mountain Long Socks Men is made in Italy.
What about sustainability?
17% of the yarn blend is recycled polyamide, and the sock is produced in Italy. ORTOVOX works with merino under its own ORTOVOX Wool Promise for animal welfare and traceability.
- Knee-high sock length
- Merino wool, 21.5 micron fibre diameter
- Cushioned heel and toe zones
- Comfort band at the cuff
- Right/left specific, ergonomically shaped
- Ankle stabilisation zone
- Arch support
- 360° mesh system
- Flat toe seam
- Shoe-size ranges 39/41, 42/44, 45/47
- Weight 88 grams
- Made in Italy
- Sock: 42% polyamide, 39% wool (merino), 17% recycled polyamide, 2% elastane
