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Darn Tough Women's Mountaineering Over-the-Calf Heavyweight

Over-the-calf, 16.25 in on average. Cushion: full foot.

over-the-calf · 16.25 in on averagefull foot · Standard sock

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

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$35 list price at Darn Tough, checked .

When your boots have room for full cushioning

An over-the-calf hiking sock with what Darn Tough calls full cushion, a heavyweight knit and a 72% merino wool blend.

Keep in mind: Full cushioning adds fabric around the foot. If your boots already feel snug, a lighter sock may fit better.

Closest in Darn Tough’s range: the Men's Mountaineering Over-the-Calf Heavyweight. They differ in sizing, cuff and blend; the weight and cushion are the same.

This sockMen's Mountaineering Over-the-Calf Heavyweight
SizingWomen’sMen’s
Cuffover-the-calf · 16.25 in on averageover-the-calf · 17 in on average
Blend72% merino wool, 26% nylon, 2% elastane73% merino wool, 25% nylon, 2% elastane
List price at Darn Tough$35$35

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Materials, padding and sock type

Standard sock · full cushion

None
Light
Full
Extra
Padding shown schematically. Brand labels do not share a thickness scale.
72% merino wool26% nylon2% elastane
Exact model
Darn Tough Women's Mountaineering Over-the-Calf Heavyweight
Style number
1954
Size chart
Women’s chart
Cuff height
over-the-calf · 16.25 in on average
Weight (maker’s term)
heavyweight
Cushion (maker’s term)
full cushion
Cushion location
full foot
Sock type
Standard sock
Layers
1
Material blend
72% merino wool, 26% nylon, 2% elastane
Wool-free
No, contains wool or alpaca fiber
Facts from
Darn Tough’s US site
Made in
Vermont, USA
List price at Darn Tough
$35 (checked )

What Darn Tough says about it

“Reinforced Achilles cushion improves the comfort of our socks and helps them last longer.”

“We close every toe seam using our True Seamless™ Toe technology for an ultra smooth, undetectable feel.”

“Full cushion socks have soft terry loops throughout the entire sock for ultimate warmth, rebound, and comfort.”

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
4.5681011.5

US women’s

Bands follow this chart’s published ranges. S: 4.5–7 · M: 7.5–9.5 · L: 10–11.5

Check the size and the shoe together

Start with the women’s chart for this exact model. Use the size lookup or the whole Darn Tough size chart 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 16.25 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

Machine wash in cold water on gentle cycle with socks inside-out. Do not bleach. Tumble dry on low or hang dry. 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: “full cushion” on both, as each brand defines it; check each brand’s size chart.

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