Materials, padding and sock type
Standard sock · cushioning rating 4 of 5
- Exact model
- Bridgedale Men's Midweight Merino Performance Boot
- Style number
- 710 169
- Size chart
- Men’s / unisex chart
- Cuff height
- boot
- Weight (maker’s term)
- midweight
- Cushion (maker’s term)
- cushioning rating 4 of 5
- Cushion location
- targeted zones
- Sock type
- Standard sock
- Layers
- 1
- Material blend
- 26% wool, 18% merino wool, 38% nylon, 17% polypropylene, 1% elastane
- Wool-free
- No, contains wool or alpaca fiber
- Facts from
- Bridgedale’s US site
- List price at Bridgedale
- $27.99 (checked )
What Bridgedale says about it
“Merino Performance Fusion Technology provides resilient padding, balanced insulation, moisture wicking and outstanding durability for all day comfort.”
“The Performance Fit is close and supportive and won't slip down or bunch in your footwear.”
“Built on a structure of Lycra® and set by our Thermo Fit process ensures the sock returns to its original shape and size after every wash.”
Cushion and weight labels are this brand’s own terms. They are not a shared thickness or temperature rating.
US men’s
Check the size and the shoe together
Start with the men’s / unisex chart for this exact model. Use the size lookup or the whole Bridgedale 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
Wash inside out on a 104°F wool cycle, dark colors separately, with no fabric conditioner or bleach. Tumble dry on low heat; do not iron, dry clean or dry on a radiator.
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: “cushioning rating 4 of 5” here, “full cushion” there; check each brand’s size chart.
Darn Tough Men's Hiker Boot Full Cushion Midweight 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.
Three socks to compare with it
Same size chart
Bridgedale Men's Hike Lightweight Merino Crewcrew · cushioning rating 2.5 of 5. Your Bridgedale size carries over.
Same cuff height
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