Dissent Ski GFX Compression DL-Wool - Review 2023

There is hardly an opinion more venerated or trusted in the ski industry than that of your local, grizzled boot fitter. A big talking point regarding most premium ski socks is how well they interface with a custom-molded shell and liner, which begs the question of what a sock designed by a boot-fitter would look like. Dissent builds their socks based around direct input from fitters and dedicated ski tourers alike, and have proven their mettle in the community through uncommon accuracy and reliable performance.

The GFX Compression Wool Sock is Dissent’s only merino sock, they claim it’s the only one made thus far that lives up to their performance standards. The sock has graduated compression, arch support, and is shaped to lock itself around your leg with no leeway for rubbing or bunching. Dissent’s socks are also strategically padded to offer the most protection while minimizing bulk. 

They’re expensive, but skiers who frequently find themselves struggling with hotspots on the skintrack, or those whose aggressive style requires the most dynamic range possible have found their solution.