




Särmä TST L2 Boot Socks, Merino Wool
The Finnish army boots socks are excellent but make them out of quality merino wool, and they get even better! Just like our army issue socks, but a little better in every way. The natural moisture-wicking properties of merino wool make these a viable option for around the year use.
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The Finnish army boots socks are excellent but make them out of quality merino wool, and they get even better! Just like our army issue socks, but a little better in every way. The natural moisture-wicking properties of merino wool make these a viable option for around the year use.
- A good sturdy boot sock
- Terrycloth underside
- 64 % merino wool, 36 % polyamide
- 23.5 micron
Merino wool makes for a perfect base layer, to minimize chafing you can wear thinner socks under these, for example our standard merino socks. In cold weather conditions, you could wear a pair of thicker socks over these. Layering socks makes life better; it minimizes chafing. If you've chosen your materials correctly (can't go wrong with wool), double-layered socks will not feel uncomfortably hot or too damp even in hot weather.
The footbed side is terry cloth. This means the sock won't slide and wrinkle when worn.
Materials and care
Material 64% merino wool, 36% polyamide. Wash at 40° C / 104° F. The polyamide is added to the mix to wear resistance; you can march countless miles before wearing these out. The sock shrinks about 10% in the first wash. This is accounted for in the sizing.
The joys of merino wool
Merino wool is moisture-wicking, quick-drying, and self-rinsing. It's also machine-washable, but washing is usually unnecessary - wool cleans itself. Machine wash at 40° C / 104° F. when needed. Don't leave them in a wet lump after washing. Reshape them gently while still damp. When not in use, a good shake and airing outside will magically cleanse the wool. You only need to wash merino wool if you see stains or the clothing starts to smell really bad. This usually requires lots of continuous use without airing.
And oh yes, this stuff is mulesing-free!
Made in Finland.
Want to know where the merino wool comes from?
Our sock provider Sukkamestarit has joined the NATIVA™system, the purpose of which is to be able to trace the merino wool back to individual sheep farms. Because of this, you will also be able to find out where the wool for all our merino wool Särmä socks comes from.
From August 2020, the packages of new Särmä socks got a QR code that you can use to trace the source of the merino wool.
Size info
In line with FDF standards, the number of stripes on the cuff indicates the size.
- 37-39: blank
- 40-42: 1 stripe
- 43-45: 2 stripes
- 46-48: 3 stripes
Sized according to European shoe sizes, with corresponding common S, M, L etc. sizes in brackets. See the chart below for further reference:
Simple size | EU size | US shoe size | UK shoe size |
---|---|---|---|
X-Small | 34-36 | US 2½-4½ | UK 2-4 |
Small | 37-39 | US 5-7 | UK 4½-6½ |
Medium | 40-42 | US 7½-8½ | UK 7-8 |
Large | 43-45 | US 9-11 | UK 8½-10½ |
X-Large | 46-48 | US 12-14 | UK 11½-13½ |
Carbon Footprint
The estimated amount of greenhouse gas emissions from the production of one single item is 4.48 kg CO2e. The estimation includes the entire production of the item, from the raw materials up until the finalized product exiting the factory. Read more about the calculation method.
Varusteleka Särmä TST
Särmä TST is Varusteleka's in-house brand of clothing and gear designed for military and law enforcement end-users. Our clothing and equipment are made in co-operation with a number of experienced manufacturers with a strong background in producing clothing and gear for military and law enforcement officials, most notably for the Finnish Defence Forces. For further reading check out the Varusteleka's Särmä TST page and Särmä TST Clothing System article.
Särmä TST products are covered by a 12-month warranty against defects in materials and workmanship. For further information please read our detailed warranty guide.
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Harri K. 11.11.2016 Verified purchase
- jalat jaksavat hyvin, eikä rakkojakaan tule
- kun vielä saisi niihin lykättyä nuo kalleimmat pohjallisenne, niin hyvä



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Adrien D. 13.02.2018 Verified purchase
Some days, I even wear them as makeship slippers.
They are warm enough for my Northern French woodland winter hikes, and breathe well enough for me to play airsoft in the Portuguese summer heat without having my feet rotting in their own juice.
It is true, all you need to do after use is to roll them inside out, then air them out : they will be dry in about an hour and any smell will be gone.
I think I only washed them once in the year I have had them. Maybe I never did. They do smell healthy !
However, they are not magical : even though they do wick moisture out unlike cotton socks, and do not reek like synthetic ones, they will gather moisture overtime in any shoes.
Nothing beats these, not for this price anyway.


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Tip: Take three pair traveling. I was in Finland for a month and didn't have to wash socks. I just wore a pair for one day and aired it for two days while I wore the other two pairs.
Good stuff but could be better.
Agreed! Make them a bit higher and it would make them fantastic
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