HercSocks V5.0 - The World's First 21 Day Socks

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1. Back the campaign for either $99+ or $199+
2. Leave a comment saying why you want the HercSocks 5.0 and what would make them perfect for you. This will help us make the final HercSocks better for you and everyone else.

Socks are one of the hardest-working things we wear, yet one of the easiest to overlook. We think about our shoes, jackets, and bags. Socks? We pack a stack and accept the daily wash cycle.

Then there’s that hesitation before taking your shoes off. Visiting someone’s home, or getting comfortable after a long day shouldn’t come with a worry about foot odor.

With HercSocks V5.0, you get far more wears between washes, pack way lighter, and have more confidence when your shoes come off.

Why do socks end up in the wash after one day?

Sweat itself barely smells. The smell you know from worn socks comes from bacteria that feed on sweat. An ordinary sock allows them to grow. By the end of the day, the sock smells, so it goes in the wash. Every day, every pair.

How are HercSocks different?

HercSocks V5.0 works on that cycle from the inside. Materials in the yarn slow down the bacteria, other fibers trap odor and pull moisture away from your skin, and the sock is built in zones that hold up to repeat wear. So the same pair stays fresh for weeks, not hours.

Silver alone isn’t enough.

Many anti-odor socks use silver-based treatments to help control odor-causing bacteria. But controlling bacteria is only part of keeping socks fresh.

An antibacterial treatment doesn’t automatically capture existing odor or manage the moisture building up in the fabric.

HercSocks includes silver, too. We simply don’t ask it to do every job.

Our thinking is:

HercSocks V5.0 combines materials that address odor-causing bacteria with fibers that capture odor and manage moisture:

Copper: Copper ions damage the outer layer of bacteria, which makes it hard for them to grow. That’s why copper alloys are used on hospital door handles and rails. In the sock, it slows the bacteria that turn sweat into smell.

Silver: Silver works in a similar way but affects a slightly different range of bacteria, so it covers what copper misses. It’s been used in wound dressings and athletic wear for years.

Zinc: Zinc binds to some of the odor molecules themselves, which is why you’ll find it in many deodorants. It helps most with the stronger smells that come from heavy sweating, and it’s gentle on skin.

Coffee: Used coffee grounds are full of tiny pores. Spun into the yarn, they absorb odor molecules and spread moisture out so it evaporates faster, which helps the sock dry quicker.

Charcoal: Charcoal is extremely porous. A single gram of activated charcoal can have a surface area of several hundred square meters. That’s why it’s used in water and air filters. In the sock, it soaks up moisture and odor and holds them until the next wash.

We use a different approach than the industry standard for a better and lasting performance.

Here's what that changes:

Reviews From Kickstarter Backers

Don’t take our word for it. We handed out previous versions that we made 2 years ago and asked people to stop washing them.

Before launching, we gave HercSocks V3.0 to real people with real routines: 12-hour shifts in work boots, hyperhidrosis in the Arizona heat, pickleball, rainy errand days, and more. They wore the same pair, day after day, and filmed what happened. Their honest results are below, including the moments where they called out what they noticed.

These wear-tests were filmed with HercSocks 3.0, our previous version that's currently on our website. The socks you’re backing on this campaign are the next generation, built on everything we learned. These are easily 3-5x better than the V3.0 socks. 

HercSocks 5.0 Change Log

More materials for better odor control

V5.0 combines ten technologies to address odor-causing bacteria, capture odor, and manage moisture. The expanded blend is designed to keep your socks smell free for up to 21 days.

Five new zones for comfort and durability

A secure cuff, ventilation across the top of the foot, forefoot cushioning, an arch-support band, and heel reinforcement help keep your feet comfortable and strengthen the areas that take the most wear.

New: HercSole
Our optional 3D-printed insole adds airflow beneath your feet with an open-lattice structure. Wear it with your preferred HercSocks style.

New: HercSole Sock
An insole cover that puts HercSocks fabric directly around your HercSole, giving you a sockless option inside your shoes.

1. Pick a reward. Every sock is HercSocks V5.0 Max.
2. Add extras if you like (add-ons ship in the same box).
3. After the campaign, you’ll get a survey from PledgeBox to choose styles, sizes and colors. Check your spam folder.
4. Shipping is charged in the survey. International duties and taxes are not included.