The Ibex is Swazi’s flagship heavy-duty sock, engineered specifically for hunters and outdoor professionals operating in harsh, cold environments. It is a full-length (boot height) sock designed to solve the two biggest issues in alpine footwear: blistering from friction and cold feet from moisture retention.

The core innovation in this sock is the use of NuYarn® technology. Unlike traditional spun merino, NuYarn drafts wool fibres along a high-performance filament. This results in a sock that has the thermal regulation and anti-odour properties of merino but is significantly stronger, warmer, and faster-drying.

• NuYarn® Merino Construction:

  • Dries 5x Faster: Critical for river crossings or sweaty ascents; prevents the "wet cold" feeling.

  • 35% Warmer: The loftier yarn structure traps more air than standard ring-spun merino.

  • 47% Stronger: Highly resistant to holes in the heel and toe areas.

• Paladin™ Protection Pad: A specialised protection zone over the top of the foot and shin to prevent pressure points from tight boot laces.

• Comfort Zone™ Sole: Full cushioning along the sole provides warmth and shock absorption on hard surfaces.

• Elastic Support System: Elastic is knitted throughout the entire body of the sock, not just the cuff. This ensures the sock locks to your foot and calf, preventing it from bunching up inside your boot, a primary cause of blisters.

• Shin Cushioning: Extra padding on the shin bone adds comfort when wearing high-cut rigid mountaineering boots.