Materials, padding and sock type
- Exact model
- Darn Tough Men's Hiker Micro Crew Midweight Cushion
- Style / model code
- 1466
- Chart basis
- Men’s / unisex chart
- Cuff height
- micro crew · 8.5 in average
- Brand weight label
- midweight
- Cushion label
- cushion
- Cushion location
- underfoot
- Sock type
- Standard sock
- Layers
- 1
- Material blend
- 61% merino wool, 36% nylon, 3% lycra
- Wool-free
- No, contains wool or alpaca fiber
- Market
- US
Cushion and weight labels describe this brand’s construction. They do not establish 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 brand size lookup to find the published range, then check the heel position, toe room and cuff in your footwear.
The published average heel-to-cuff height is 8.5 inches. Compare that measurement with the collar of the footwear you plan to wear. 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 cold, gentle cycle. Use low tumble heat or hang dry. Avoid bleach and dry cleaning.
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). Compare their cushion and light cushion cushion labels, then 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. Similar fields do not establish an identical feel in your footwear.
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