Minus33 Mountain Heritage Microweight Cushion Crew

Crew. Cushion: full foot.

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

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

$19.99 list price at Minus33, checked .

When your boots have room for full cushioning

A crew hiking sock with Minus33’s full cushion label, a microweight knit and a 61% 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 Minus33’s range: the Mountain Heritage Microweight Cushion Rib Knit Crew. Minus33 publishes the same cuff, weight, cushion, blend and size chart for both, so nothing in its figures separates them: compare the look and the price.

This sockMountain Heritage Microweight Cushion Rib Knit Crew
List price at Minus33$19.99$21.99

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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.
61% merino wool38% nylon1% spandex
Exact model
Minus33 Mountain Heritage Microweight Cushion Crew
Style number
S35
Size chart
Unisex chart
Cuff height
crew
Weight (maker’s term)
microweight
Cushion (maker’s term)
full cushion
Cushion location
full foot
Sock type
Standard sock
Layers
1
Material blend
61% merino wool, 38% nylon, 1% spandex
Wool-free
No, contains wool or alpaca fiber
Facts from
Minus33’s US site
Made in
USA
List price at Minus33
$19.99 (checked )

What Minus33 says about it

“Cushion: Full Cushion along the bottom of the sock wicks away maximum moisture keeping your feet cool and dry.”

“Y-Heel: Y-heel style helps create a perfect pocket for your heel, for a no-slip fit.”

“3 Zone Elastic: Elastic on the arch, ankle, and welt opening help keep your sock in place throughout the day.”

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 Minus33 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

Turn inside out, machine wash cold with a gentle or wool detergent and tumble dry low. No bleach or fabric softener.

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.

Smartwool Hike Classic Edition Crew Full Cushion, SW013000 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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