Alpacas of Montana Mid-Crew Alpaca

Mid-crew, 5 in on average. Cushion not published.

mid-crew · 5 in on averagepadding: the maker doesn’t say where · Standard sock

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

$31 list price at Alpacas of Montana, checked .

Cheaper by the pack at Alpacas of Montana: 3 pairs for $83.70 ($27.90 a pair).

When you want an alpaca blend instead of merino

A mid-crew hiking sock with a 46% alpaca blend.

Keep in mind: The cuff clears most low hikers and mid boots but may sit below a tall boot collar.

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

This sockAlpaca Adventure
Cuffmid-crew · 5 in on averageNot published
Blend46% alpaca, 38% acrylic, 13% nylon, 3% spandex50% alpaca, 35% acrylic, 8% spandex, 7% nylon
Size chartMid CrewAdventure
List price at Alpacas of Montana$31$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.
46% alpaca38% acrylic13% nylon3% spandex
Exact model
Alpacas of Montana Mid-Crew Alpaca
Style number
Not published
Size chart
Unisex chart
Cuff height
mid-crew · 5 in on average
Weight (maker’s term)
Not published
Cushion (maker’s term)
Not published
Cushion location
Not published
Sock type
Standard sock
Layers
1
Material blend
46% alpaca, 38% acrylic, 13% nylon, 3% spandex
Wool-free
No, contains wool or alpaca fiber
Facts from
Alpacas of Montana’s US site
List price at Alpacas of Montana
$31 (checked )

What Alpacas of Montana says about it

“Additional padding on bottom of foot”

“Anti-slip cuff bands”

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
4681013

US men’s

Bands follow this chart’s published ranges. S: 4–6 · M: 7–9 · L: 10–11 · XL: 12–13

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 published average heel-to-cuff height is 5 inches. Compare that measurement with the collar of the footwear you plan to wear. 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, “cushion” there; check each brand’s size chart.

Darn Tough PCT Micro Crew Lightweight 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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