Bridgedale Women's Lightweight Merino Performance 3/4 Crew

Blend 29% merino wool, 9% wool, 42% nylon, 19% polypropylene, 1% elastane

3/4 crew. Cushion: targeted zones.

3/4 crew · no height published, drawn at a typical heighttargeted zones · Standard sock

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

$24.99 list price at Bridgedale, checked .

When you want everyday padding above a low boot collar

A 3/4 crew hiking sock with Bridgedale’s cushioning rating 3 of 5, a lightweight knit and a blend of 29% merino wool and 9% wool.

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

Closest in Bridgedale’s range: the Men's Lightweight Merino Performance 3/4 Crew. They differ in sizing; the cuff, weight, cushion and blend are the same.

This sockMen's Lightweight Merino Performance 3/4 Crew
SizingWomen’sMen’s
List price at Bridgedale$24.99$24.99

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Materials, padding and sock type

Standard sock · cushioning rating 3 of 5

None
Light
Full
Extra
Padding shown schematically. Brand labels do not share a thickness scale.
29% merino wool9% wool42% nylon19% polypropylene1% elastane
Exact model
Bridgedale Women's Lightweight Merino Performance 3/4 Crew
Style number
710 608
Size chart
Women’s chart
Cuff height
3/4 crew
Weight (maker’s term)
lightweight
Cushion (maker’s term)
cushioning rating 3 of 5
Cushion location
targeted zones
Sock type
Standard sock
Layers
1
Material blend
29% merino wool, 9% wool, 42% nylon, 19% polypropylene, 1% 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, balanced insulation, moisture wicking and outstanding durability for all day comfort.”

“Engineered with an advanced targeted padding system that provides extra support and comfort to areas of the foot.”

“The Performance Fit is close and supportive that won't slip down or bunch in your footwear.”

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
45678910

US women’s

Bands follow this chart’s published ranges. S: 4–6 · M: 6.5–8 · L: 8.5–10

Check the size and the shoe together

Start with the women’s 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

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