For the Camino de Santiago I bought this pair and a pair HAWK socks (TK2). This sock was cheaper, thinner and without right / left marking and was very comfortable to wear. She was cooler than the HAWK-sock, which was really good on warm days. The HAWK socks were, however, better padded and are a little more robust from her material. I would recommend these socks because the merino content also prevents them stink quickly. They also dry relatively quickly.