Farm to Feet Outdoor Trail Greensboro 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.

$20 list price at Farm to Feet, checked .

When you want a light, low sock for trail shoes

A low cut hiking sock with what Farm to Feet calls light cushion, a lightweight knit and a 50% 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 Farm to Feet’s range: the Outdoor Trail Greensboro Light Cushion 3/4 Crew. They differ in cuff; the weight, cushion, blend and size chart are the same.

This sockOutdoor Trail Greensboro Light Cushion 3/4 Crew
Cufflow cut3/4 crew
List price at Farm to Feet$20$24

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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.
50% merino wool46% nylon4% spandex
Exact model
Farm to Feet Outdoor Trail Greensboro Light Cushion Low Cut
Style number
8563
Size chart
Men’s / unisex chart
Cuff height
low cut
Weight (maker’s term)
lightweight
Cushion (maker’s term)
light cushion
Cushion location
Not published
Sock type
Standard sock
Layers
1
Material blend
50% merino wool, 46% nylon, 4% spandex
Wool-free
No, contains wool or alpaca fiber
Facts from
Farm to Feet’s US site
List price at Farm to Feet
$20 (checked )

What Farm to Feet says about it

“Light Cushion”

“Cushion that is light in weight along the base of the foot only. This all-season construction is highly versatile.”

“Seamless Toe Closure”

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.

M
L
XL
68101214.5

US men’s

Bands follow this chart’s published ranges. M: 6–8.5 · L: 9–11.5 · XL: 12–14.5

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 Farm to Feet 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

To maintain the durability of your Farm To Feet™ socks and reduce energy use, machine wash in cold water and line dry or tumble dry with no heat.

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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