Feetures Merino 10 Max Cushion Quarter

Blend 44% nylon, 27% wool, 27% tencel, 2% spandex

Quarter. Cushion: full foot.

quarter · no height published, drawn at a typical heightfull foot · Standard sock

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

$21 list price at Feetures, checked .

Cheaper by the pack at Feetures: 3 pairs for $59.85 ($19.95 a pair) or 6 pairs for $113.40 ($18.90 a pair).

When you want full cushioning in a shorter cuff

A quarter hiking sock with what Feetures calls max cushion and a blend led by 44% nylon, with 27% wool.

Keep in mind: Full cushioning adds fabric around the foot. If your boots already feel snug, a lighter sock may fit better. A quarter cuff stops around the ankle bone; check it clears the collar before you wear it in boots.

Closest in Feetures’s range: the Merino 10 Max Cushion Crew. They differ in cuff and blend; the cushion and size chart are the same.

This sockMerino 10 Max Cushion Crew
Cuffquartercrew
Blend44% nylon, 27% wool, 27% tencel, 2% spandex44% nylon, 27% wool, 26% tencel, 3% spandex
List price at Feetures$21$25

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Materials, padding and sock type

Standard sock · max cushion

None
Light
Full
Extra
Padding shown schematically. Brand labels do not share a thickness scale.
44% nylon27% wool27% tencel2% spandex
Exact model
Feetures Merino 10 Max Cushion Quarter
Style number
Not published
Size chart
Unisex chart
Cuff height
quarter
Weight (maker’s term)
Not published
Cushion (maker’s term)
max cushion
Cushion location
full foot
Sock type
Standard sock
Layers
1
Material blend
44% nylon, 27% wool, 27% tencel, 2% spandex
Wool-free
No, contains wool or alpaca fiber
Facts from
Feetures’s US site
List price at Feetures
$21 (checked )

What Feetures says about it

“Seamless, fitted heel cup that won't slip, bunch, or rub.”

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
6810121415.5

US men’s

Bands follow this chart’s published ranges. M: 6–8.5 · L: 9–12 · XL: 12.5–15.5

Check the size and the shoe together

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

Machine wash cold or warm, on the gentle cycle with a mild soap, avoiding bleach and fabric softeners. Tumble dry low. For best results, hang or lay flat to dry. Turn inside out before washing.

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: “max cushion” here, “light targeted cushion” there; check each brand’s size chart.

Farm to Feet American Trail Damascus Light Targeted Cushion 1/4 Crew 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.

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Same size chart

Feetures Merino 10 Max Cushion Crew

crew · max cushion. Your Feetures size carries over.

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Farm to Feet · 1/4 crew · light targeted cushion.

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