Sole area is merino - Breathable, warm and comfortable
Bamboo absorbs high volume of moisture - Keeps boots dry
Strong Lycra with extra cushioned shaft - Stays up and improves comfort
UphillSport OPERATOR is a Tactical 4-Layer sock for warmer conditions. Developed for The Netherlands Marines. Sole part is 4-layers structure with polypropylene next to skin with added silver ions. Next layer is Bamboo for moisture absorbation and comfort. Sole part has added merinowool on the bottom part as outer and most inner layer. Merino wool breathes and transfer moisture. If you need warmth, merino keeps you warm too. Shaft is bamboo, polyamide and lycra mixture. Very thick for comfort, good fitting and high moisture absorbation rate. Operator keeps your boots dry. Notice that bamboo material take a long time to dry, this is feature for holding the moisture inside the fiber and not wetting the boots.
Operator socks are recommended by the Netherland Marine corps.
Materials
50 % Bamboo viscose
22 % Merino wool
14 % Polyamide
11 % Polypropylene, siltex
3 % Lycra
Additional product information
Features
Thermal 3
Heavy
Multi-layer
Breathable
Seamless toe
Fitting
Calf
Materials
Merino wool
Polyamide
Polypropylene
Bamboo viscose
Lycra
Customer ratings for UphillSport OPERATOR Tactical 4-Layer Comfort H3 with Bamboo and Merino, Calf
Number of ratings: 1
Average rating: 5
Operator Socks from Henu on 20/05/2020
I was using Uphill's Tactical Operator socks almost daily during my tour in Afganistan, for several months. To be honest, I was not sure how the socks would survive and keep my feet in good shape since weather, temparatures and terrains can change quickly in the country. Socks themselves seem very sturdy and very well made, consisting of mix of merino wool and bamboo as a main "ingredients".
Operator socks proofed all my doubts unnecessary. I would say that socks are at the best when you actually even don't think about them after slipping them on your feet and to combat boots. Pair of Operators did just that. They provided good support and comfy feeling throughout long, 12-14 hours day, without any issues, that would had made me to regret about choosing these socks. And more to add, when you take your boots finally off after a day's wearing, you usually get stunned of all the...well, you know odors plus both shoes and feet feel very moist - with Operators that was not the case! Feet in veey good shape, reasonably dry and there was no need to take your shoes to extra drying and "smell-off" measures, even after the days when temp reached +35-40 celsius. I guess that mix of real, quality bamboo and merino does that. Socks kind of absorbed all the moist into themselves - and of course were little moist - but that did not affect to performance or to your feet anyway, nor gave you any daunting odor effects, which usually happens with lower quality socks and materials.
Socks seem also to stand regular washes very well - they keep the form, fitting and functionability. If you are in need of excellent socks for a duty or freetime hiking etc. - do not hesitate and look for other options. Choose Uphill Sports Operator Socks!