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CEP Men's Hiking Light Cushion Tall Compression

Tall. Light cushion.

tall · 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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$60 list price at CEP, checked .

When you want a 20–30 mmHg compression sock

A tall hiking sock with CEP’s light cushion label and a 36% merino wool blend.

Keep in mind: The tall cuff suits tall boots and gaiters; it is a lot of sock for a low shoe.

Closest in CEP’s range: the Women's Hiking Light Cushion Tall Compression. They differ in sizing; the cuff, cushion, blend and size chart are the same.

This sockWomen's Hiking Light Cushion Tall Compression
SizingMen’sWomen’s
List price at CEP$60$60

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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% polyamide36% merino wool15% elastane
Exact model
CEP Men's Hiking Light Cushion Tall Compression
Style number
Not published
Size chart
Men’s / unisex chart
Cuff height
tall
Weight (maker’s term)
Not published
Cushion (maker’s term)
light cushion
Cushion location
Not published
Sock type
Standard sock
Compression (maker’s figure)
20–30 mmHg
Layers
1
Material blend
49% polyamide, 36% merino wool, 15% elastane
Wool-free
No, contains wool or alpaca fiber
Facts from
CEP’s US site
Made in
Germany
List price at CEP
$60 (checked )

What CEP says about it

“Extends up the calf to just below the knee”

“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.

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 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.

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