Alpacas of Montana Alpaca Quarter

Quarter. Cushion: underfoot.

quarter · no height published, drawn at a typical heightunderfoot · Standard sock

The footwear outline is schematic. Check the cuff with your own shoes.

$29 list price at Alpacas of Montana, checked .

Cheaper by the pack at Alpacas of Montana: 3 pairs for $78.30 ($26.10 a pair).

When you want a low sock for trail shoes

A quarter hiking sock with a blend that varies by color.

Keep in mind: A quarter cuff stops around the ankle bone; check it clears the collar before you wear it in boots.

Closest in Alpacas of Montana’s range: the Alpaca Adventure. They differ in cuff, cushion, blend and size chart.

This sockAlpaca Adventure
CuffquarterNot published
CushionNot publishedNot published
BlendAlpacas of Montana prints a blend for each color: Salmon & Black 66% baby alpaca, 16% modal, 16% nylon, 2% elastane; Blue 50% baby alpaca, 18% modal, 30% nylon, 2% spandex; Pink 35% alpaca, 37% nylon, 25% modal, 3% spandex. Check the label on the color you buy.50% alpaca, 35% acrylic, 8% spandex, 7% nylon
Size chartQuarterAdventure
List price at Alpacas of Montana$29$35

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Materials, padding and sock type

Standard sock · cushion not published

None
Light
Full
Extra
Padding shown schematically. Brand labels do not share a thickness scale.
Exact model
Alpacas of Montana Alpaca Quarter
Style number
Not published
Size chart
Unisex chart
Cuff height
quarter
Weight (maker’s term)
Not published
Cushion (maker’s term)
Not published
Cushion location
underfoot
Sock type
Standard sock
Layers
1
Material blend
Alpacas of Montana prints a blend for each color: Salmon & Black 66% baby alpaca, 16% modal, 16% nylon, 2% elastane; Blue 50% baby alpaca, 18% modal, 30% nylon, 2% spandex; Pink 35% alpaca, 37% nylon, 25% modal, 3% spandex. Check the label on the color you buy.
Wool-free
No, contains wool or alpaca fiber
Facts from
Alpacas of Montana’s US site
List price at Alpacas of Montana
$29 (checked )

What Alpacas of Montana says about it

“Mesh panels for added breathability”

“Extra toe and sole cushioning”

“Built-in arch support”

The maker’s own words from its product page; not tested by HikingSocks.guide.

Cushion and weight labels are this brand’s own terms. They are not a shared thickness or temperature rating.

S
M
L
XL
468101214

US men’s

Bands follow this chart’s published ranges. S: 4–7 · M: 7–9 · L: 10–12 · XL: 13–14

Check the size and the shoe together

Start with the unisex chart for this exact model. Use the size lookup or the whole Alpacas of Montana size chart to find the published range, then check the heel position, toe room and cuff in your footwear.

The maker does not give a heel-to-cuff measurement. Try the socks with your boots to see whether the cuff sits above the collar. See how sock heights differ.

Try the selected size with the shoes and insoles you plan to use. Added cushioning should not crowd the toes or distort the heel position. The footwear-fit checklist explains what to check.

Care for the exact pair

Machine wash cold. Lay flat to dry. No bleach.

Use the care lookup for this model’s wash and dry directions. A general wool routine should not override instructions for a membrane, a two-layer construction or a specific treatment.

Another sock to compare

Both constructions contain animal fiber (wool or alpaca). Padding: not published here, “zone cushion” there; check each brand’s size chart.

Wigwam Merino Ultra Cool-Lite Ultra-lightweight Quarter uses its own size chart. Compare the two socks to see where their height, material, cushioning and care differ. Matching specs don’t mean they will feel the same in your shoes.

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Wrightsock · quarter · not specified.

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