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Alpacas of Montana Swift Wicking Running Ankle

Ankle. Cushion not published.

ankle · no height published, drawn at a typical heightpadding: the maker doesn’t say where · Standard sock

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

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$25 list price at Alpacas of Montana, checked .

Cheaper by the pack at Alpacas of Montana: 3 pairs for $67.50 ($22.50 a pair).

When you want an alpaca blend instead of merino

An ankle hiking sock with a 42% alpaca blend.

Keep in mind: The low cuff sits below a boot collar, so it suits trail shoes and low hikers rather than boots.

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

This sockMid-Crew Alpaca
Cuffanklemid-crew · 5 in on average
Blend42% alpaca, 33% acrylic, 23% nylon, 2% spandex46% alpaca, 38% acrylic, 13% nylon, 3% spandex
Size chartSwift WickingMid Crew
List price at Alpacas of Montana$25$31

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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.
42% alpaca33% acrylic23% nylon2% spandex
Exact model
Alpacas of Montana Swift Wicking Running Ankle
Style number
Not published
Size chart
Unisex chart
Cuff height
ankle
Weight (maker’s term)
Not published
Cushion (maker’s term)
Not published
Cushion location
Not published
Sock type
Standard sock
Layers
1
Material blend
42% alpaca, 33% acrylic, 23% nylon, 2% spandex
Wool-free
No, contains wool or alpaca fiber
Facts from
Alpacas of Montana’s US site
List price at Alpacas of Montana
$25 (checked )

What Alpacas of Montana says about it

“Extra cushioning in strategic spots”

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
4681012

US men’s

Bands follow this chart’s published ranges. S: 4–7 · M: 7.5–9.5 · L: 10–11 · XL: 11.5–12

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, “light cushion” there; check each brand’s size chart.

Smartwool Hike Ankle Light Cushion, SW001611 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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