The cushion words each brand uses here
| Brand | What the maker prints | Models here |
|---|---|---|
| Alpacas of Montana | extra cushion | 1 |
| Bridgedale | cushioning rating 4 of 5 | 2 |
| CEP | max cushion | 1 |
| Darn Tough | full cushion | 9 |
| DexShell | maximum cushion | 1 |
| Falke | extra strong padding | 8 |
| Farm to Feet | full cushion | 5 |
| Feetures | max cushion | 3 |
| Icebreaker | extra cushion | 2 |
| Icebreaker | full cushion | 2 |
| Minus33 | full insulation | 7 |
| Minus33 | full cushion | 5 |
| Minus33 | full terry | 4 |
| Showers Pass | full terry loop cushioning | 3 |
| Smartwool | full cushion | 9 |
| Smartwool | max cushion | 4 |
| Smartwool | extra cushion | 2 |
| Sockwell | full cushion | 3 |
| Thorlo | maximum cushion | 4 |
| Wigwam | full cushion | 15 |
| Woolx | full cushion | 10 |
Smartwool’s Extra and Maximum Cushion and Feetures’ Max Cushion sit at the thick end of this group.
Before you buy
Every brand prints its own size chart, and a medium at one maker is not a medium at another. Open the size chart for the brand you choose, or use the size finder with the exact model. Then check the heel, toes and cuff in your own shoes with the fit checklist.
Washing settings differ by maker too: the care lookup gives each model’s own instruction.