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Alpacas of Montana Extra Cushion Alpaca Boot Mid-Calf

Mid-calf. Cushion: full foot.

mid-calf · no height published, drawn at a typical heightfull foot · Standard sock

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

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$35 list price at Alpacas of Montana, checked .

Cheaper by the pack at Alpacas of Montana: 3 pairs for $94.50 ($31.50 a pair).

When you want an alpaca blend instead of merino

A mid-calf hiking sock with Alpacas of Montana’s extra cushion label and a 46% alpaca blend.

Keep in mind: Full cushioning adds fabric around the foot. If your boots already feel snug, a lighter sock may fit better.

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

This sockMid-Crew Alpaca
Cuffmid-calfmid-crew · 5 in on average
Cushionextra cushion, full footNot published
Blend46% alpaca, 34% acrylic, 15% spandex, 5% elastic46% alpaca, 38% acrylic, 13% nylon, 3% spandex
Size chartExtra Cushion BootMid Crew
List price at Alpacas of Montana$35$31

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Materials, padding and sock type

Standard sock · extra cushion

None
Light
Full
Extra
Padding shown schematically. Brand labels do not share a thickness scale.
46% alpaca34% acrylic15% spandex5% elastic
Exact model
Alpacas of Montana Extra Cushion Alpaca Boot Mid-Calf
Style number
Not published
Size chart
Unisex chart
Cuff height
mid-calf
Weight (maker’s term)
Not published
Cushion (maker’s term)
extra cushion
Cushion location
full foot
Sock type
Standard sock
Layers
1
Material blend
46% alpaca, 34% acrylic, 15% spandex, 5% elastic
Wool-free
No, contains wool or alpaca fiber
Facts from
Alpacas of Montana’s US site
List price at Alpacas of Montana
$35 (checked )

What Alpacas of Montana says about it

“Heavy-duty cushioned comfort with mid-calf fit”

“Unique yarn blend ensures softness, breathability, and elasticity”

“Flat toe seam eliminates bulk”

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: 7.5–9 · L: 9.5–11 · XL: 12–14

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, gentle. Lay flat to dry away from heat.

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.

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