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Sockwell Women's Ascend II Micro

Micro. Medium cushion.

micro · 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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$21.95 list price at Sockwell, checked .

When you want padding underfoot in a low cuff

A micro hiking sock with Sockwell’s medium cushion label and a 41% merino wool 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 Sockwell’s range: the Women's Ascend II Quarter. Sockwell 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 sockWomen's Ascend II Quarter
List price at Sockwell$21.95$22.95

Compare the two side by side

Materials, padding and sock type

Standard sock · medium cushion

None
Light
Full
Extra
Padding shown schematically. Brand labels do not share a thickness scale.
41% merino wool14% alpaca39% nylon6% spandex
Exact model
Sockwell Women's Ascend II Micro
Style number
SW89
Size chart
Women’s chart
Cuff height
micro
Weight (maker’s term)
Not published
Cushion (maker’s term)
medium cushion
Cushion location
Not published
Sock type
Standard sock
Layers
1
Material blend
41% merino wool, 14% alpaca, 39% nylon, 6% spandex
Wool-free
No, contains wool or alpaca fiber
Facts from
Sockwell’s US site
Made in
USA
List price at Sockwell
$21.95 (checked )

What Sockwell says about it

“Enhanced with Accu-fit Technology, seamless toe, and moisture-friendly panels.”

“Made from a durable and cozy Merino wool, alpaca, and stretch blend.”

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
M/L
46811

US women’s

Bands follow this chart’s published ranges. S/M: 4–7.5 · M/L: 8–11

Check the size and the shoe together

Start with the women’s chart for this exact model. Use the size lookup or the whole Sockwell 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 warm and tumble dry low, with no bleach; or, as Sockwell suggests for a gentler wash, machine wash cold and air dry.

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

Darn Tough Women's Light Hiker Quarter Lightweight 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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crew · medium cushion. Your Sockwell size carries over.

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Darn Tough Women's Hiker Quarter Midweight

Darn Tough · quarter · 5.5 in · cushion.

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Bridgedale Women's Lightweight Merino Performance 3/4 Crew

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