Materials, padding and sock type
Standard sock · cushioning rating 3 of 5
- Exact model
- Bridgedale Men's Ultra Light Merino Performance Crew
- Style number
- 710 199
- Size chart
- Men’s / unisex chart
- Cuff height
- crew
- Weight (maker’s term)
- ultralight
- Cushion (maker’s term)
- cushioning rating 3 of 5
- Cushion location
- targeted zones
- Sock type
- Standard sock
- Layers
- 1
- Material blend
- 43% merino wool, 55% nylon, 2% elastane
- Wool-free
- No, contains wool or alpaca fiber
- Facts from
- Bridgedale’s US site
- List price at Bridgedale
- $24.99 (checked )
What Bridgedale says about it
“Merino Performance Fusion Technology provides resilient padding, exceptional moisture wicking and outstanding durability for all day comfort.”
“Engineered advanced T2 zonal padding provides lightweight micro cushioning that minimises heat retention.”
“Large areas of sculpted open mesh structure promote easy moisture transportation away from the foot.”
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.
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