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PAKA Trail 1/4 Crew

1/4 crew. Cushion: targeted zones.

1/4 crew · no height published, drawn at a typical heighttargeted zones · Standard sock

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

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$22 list price at PAKA, checked .

When you want an alpaca blend instead of merino

A 1/4 crew hiking sock with what PAKA calls targeted cushion and a 33% baby alpaca blend.

Keep in mind: A quarter cuff stops around the ankle bone; check it clears the collar before you wear it in boots.

Closest in PAKA’s range: the Trail 3/4 Crew. They differ in cuff, cushion and blend; the size chart is the same.

This sockTrail 3/4 Crew
Cuff1/4 crew3/4 crew
Cushiontargeted cushion, targeted zonesextended heel cushion, extended heel
Blend33% baby alpaca, 7% tencel, 56% recycled nylon, 4% spandex32% baby alpaca, 7% tencel, 57% recycled nylon, 4% spandex
List price at PAKA$22$24

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Materials, padding and sock type

Standard sock · targeted cushion

None
Light
Full
Extra
Padding shown schematically. Brand labels do not share a thickness scale.
33% baby alpaca7% tencel56% recycled nylon4% spandex
Exact model
PAKA Trail 1/4 Crew
Style number
Not published
Size chart
Unisex chart
Cuff height
1/4 crew
Weight (maker’s term)
Not published
Cushion (maker’s term)
targeted cushion
Cushion location
targeted zones
Sock type
Standard sock
Layers
1
Material blend
33% baby alpaca, 7% tencel, 56% recycled nylon, 4% spandex
Wool-free
No, contains wool or alpaca fiber
Facts from
PAKA’s US site
Made in
Peru
List price at PAKA
$22 (checked )

What PAKA says about it

“Mobility mesh on the top of foot for added breathability”

“Targeted cushion”

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
67891011.5

US men’s

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

Check the size and the shoe together

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

Fully machine washable.

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

Swiftwick Flite XT Trail Quarter 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.

Three socks to compare with it

Same size chart

PAKA Trail 3/4 Crew

3/4 crew · extended heel cushion. Your PAKA size carries over.

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Same cuff height

Swiftwick Flite XT Trail Quarter Crew

Swiftwick · quarter crew · medium cushion.

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Same padding

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