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Smartwool Hike Low Ankle Light Cushion

Low ankle. Light cushion.

low ankle · 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.

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$20–21 list price at Smartwool, checked .

When you want a light, low sock for trail shoes

A low ankle hiking sock with what Smartwool calls light cushion and a 59% 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 Smartwool’s range: the Hike Pattern Ankle. Smartwool publishes the same cuff, cushion, blend and size chart for both, so nothing in its figures separates them: compare the look and the price.

This sockHike Pattern Ankle
List price at Smartwool$20–21$22

Compare the two side by side

Materials, padding and sock type

Standard sock · light cushion

None
Light
Full
Extra
Padding shown schematically. Brand labels do not share a thickness scale.
59% merino wool39% nylon2% elastane
Exact model
Smartwool Hike Low Ankle Light Cushion
Style number
SW001610
Size chart
Unisex chart
Cuff height
low ankle
Weight (maker’s term)
Not published
Cushion (maker’s term)
light cushion
Cushion location
Not published
Sock type
Standard sock
Layers
1
Material blend
59% merino wool, 39% nylon, 2% elastane
Wool-free
No, contains wool or alpaca fiber
Facts from
Smartwool’s US site
Made in
USA
List price at Smartwool
$20–21 (checked )

What Smartwool says about it

“4 Degree™ Elite Fit System offers a performance fit with strategic stretch and mesh zones”

“Virtually Seamless™ toe technology creates a flat knit toe seam”

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
XXL
369121517.5

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 · XXL: 15–17.5

Check the size and the shoe together

Start with the unisex chart for this exact model. Use the size lookup or the whole Smartwool 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 on gentle cycle in warm or cool water. Tumble dry low. Do not dry clean. Do not iron. Do not bleach.

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: “light cushion” on both, as each brand defines it; check each brand’s size chart.

CEP Hiking Light Cushion Low Cut 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

Smartwool Hike Ankle

ankle · targeted cushion. Your Smartwool size carries over.

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Same cuff height

CEP Hiking Light Cushion Low Cut

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Same padding

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