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Smartwool Hike Low Ankle Targeted Cushion

Low ankle. Cushion: targeted zones.

low ankle · 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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$21 list price at Smartwool, checked .

When you want padding underfoot in a low cuff

A low ankle hiking sock with what Smartwool calls targeted cushion and a 54% 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 Ankle. They differ in blend; the cuff, cushion and size chart are the same.

This sockHike Ankle
Blend54% merino wool, 43% nylon, 3% elastane55% merino wool, 40% nylon, 5% elastane
List price at Smartwool$21$23

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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.
54% merino wool43% nylon3% elastane
Exact model
Smartwool Hike Low Ankle Targeted Cushion
Style number
SW003106
Size chart
Unisex chart
Cuff height
low ankle
Weight (maker’s term)
Not published
Cushion (maker’s term)
targeted cushion
Cushion location
targeted zones
Sock type
Standard sock
Layers
1
Material blend
54% merino wool, 43% nylon, 3% elastane
Wool-free
No, contains wool or alpaca fiber
Facts from
Smartwool’s US site
Made in
USA
List price at Smartwool
$21 (checked )

What Smartwool says about it

“Virtually Seamless™ toe technology is a flat knit toe seam designed for additional comfort”

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: “targeted cushion” here, not published there; check each brand’s size chart.

Alpacas of Montana Swift Wicking Running Ankle 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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