Bridgedale Women's Lightweight Merino Performance Boot

Blend 31% merino wool, 9% wool, 35% nylon, 24% polypropylene, 1% elastane

Boot. Cushion: targeted zones.

boot · no height published, drawn at a typical heighttargeted zones · Standard sock

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

$26.99 list price at Bridgedale, checked .

When you want padding underfoot in a boot-height cuff

A boot hiking sock with Bridgedale’s cushioning rating 3 of 5, a lightweight knit and a blend of 31% merino wool and 9% wool.

Keep in mind: A crew cuff is more sock than a low trail shoe needs; it suits boots and cooler days.

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

This sockMen's Lightweight Merino Performance Boot
SizingWomen’sMen’s
List price at Bridgedale$26.99$26.99

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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.
31% merino wool9% wool35% nylon24% polypropylene1% elastane
Exact model
Bridgedale Women's Lightweight Merino Performance Boot
Style number
710 652
Size chart
Women’s chart
Cuff height
boot
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
31% merino wool, 9% wool, 35% nylon, 24% polypropylene, 1% elastane
Wool-free
No, contains wool or alpaca fiber
Facts from
Bridgedale’s US site
List price at Bridgedale
$26.99 (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.”

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.

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