Fox River Norsk Heavyweight Crew

Crew. Cushion not published.

crew · 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.

$18 list price at Fox River, checked .

When you want a taller cuff for boots

A crew hiking sock with a heavyweight knit and an 80% wool blend.

Keep in mind: A crew cuff is more sock than a low trail shoe needs; it suits boots and cooler days.

Closest in Fox River’s range: the Backcountry Lightweight Crew. They differ in weight and blend; the cuff and size chart are the same.

This sockBackcountry Lightweight Crew
Weightheavyweightlightweight
Blend80% wool, 19% nylon, 1% spandex50% merino wool, 40% nylon, 8% polyester, 2% spandex
List price at Fox River$18$20

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Materials, padding and sock type

Standard sock · cushion not published

None
Light
Full
Extra
Padding shown schematically. Brand labels do not share a thickness scale.
80% wool19% nylon1% spandex
Exact model
Fox River Norsk Heavyweight Crew
Style number
2389
Size chart
Unisex chart
Cuff height
crew
Weight (maker’s term)
heavyweight
Cushion (maker’s term)
Not published
Cushion location
Not published
Sock type
Standard sock
Layers
1
Material blend
80% wool, 19% nylon, 1% spandex
Wool-free
No, contains wool or alpaca fiber
Facts from
Fox River’s US site
Made in
USA
List price at Fox River
$18 (checked )

What Fox River says about it

“Memory-knit construction keeps shape, wash after wash”

“Classic ragg wool adds thermostatic insulation”

“Reinforced toe and heel add durability and longer sock life”

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
XL
368101214.5

US men’s

Bands follow this chart’s published ranges. S: 3–5.5 · M: 6–8.5 · L: 9–11.5 · XL: 12–14.5

Check the size and the shoe together

Start with the unisex chart for this exact model. Use the size lookup or the whole Fox River 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 warm, inside out. Do not bleach. Tumble dry on low. 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.

Another sock to compare

Both constructions contain animal fiber (wool or alpaca). Padding: not published here, “light cushion” there; check each brand’s size chart.

Smartwool Hike Mountain Range Crew Light Cushion, SW001615 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

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ankle · not specified. Your Fox River size carries over.

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