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CEP Hiking Light Cushion Low Cut

Low cut. Light cushion.

low cut · 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 CEP, checked .

When you want a 14–16 mmHg compression sock

A low cut hiking sock with CEP’s light cushion label and a 41% merino wool 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 CEP’s range: the Hiking Light Cushion Mid Cut Compression. They differ in cuff, blend and compression; the cushion and size chart are the same.

This sockHiking Light Cushion Mid Cut Compression
Cufflow cutmid cut
Blend49% polyamide, 41% merino wool, 10% elastane49% polyamide, 38% merino wool, 13% elastane
Compression14–16 mmHg20–30 mmHg
List price at CEP$25$28

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Materials, padding and sock type

Standard sock · light cushion

None
Light
Full
Extra
Padding shown schematically. Brand labels do not share a thickness scale.
49% polyamide41% merino wool10% elastane
Exact model
CEP Hiking Light Cushion Low Cut
Style number
Not published
Size chart
Unisex chart
Cuff height
low cut
Weight (maker’s term)
Not published
Cushion (maker’s term)
light cushion
Cushion location
Not published
Sock type
Standard sock
Compression (maker’s figure)
14–16 mmHg
Layers
1
Material blend
49% polyamide, 41% merino wool, 10% elastane
Wool-free
No, contains wool or alpaca fiber
Facts from
CEP’s US site
Made in
Germany
List price at CEP
$25 (checked )

What CEP says about it

“Sits just above the ankle”

“Grooved airflow channels in the padded foot zone allow for optimum heat and moisture control”

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.

XS
SM
MD
LG
XL
368101214

US men’s

Bands follow this chart’s published ranges. XS: 3–5 · SM: 5–7 · MD: 7–9 · LG: 9–11.5 · XL: 11.5–14

Check the size and the shoe together

Start with the unisex chart for this exact model. Use the size lookup or the whole CEP 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

Gentle machine wash cold (max 30°C / 86°F). Do not tumble dry. Do not bleach. Do not iron. Do not dry clean.

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: “light cushion” on both, as each brand defines it; 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.

Three socks to compare with it

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CEP Hiking Light Cushion Mid Cut Compression

mid cut · light cushion. Your CEP size carries over.

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Same cuff height

Smartwool Hike Ankle Light Cushion, SW001611

Smartwool · ankle · light cushion.

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