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Swiftwick Flite XT Trail Quarter Crew

Quarter crew. Medium cushion.

quarter crew · 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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$24 list price at Swiftwick, checked .

Cheaper by the pack at Swiftwick: 3 pairs for $61 ($20.33 a pair).

When you want a 15–20 mmHg compression sock

A quarter crew hiking sock with Swiftwick’s medium cushion label and a blend led by 39% nylon, with 23% merino wool.

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

Closest in Swiftwick’s range: the Flite XT Trail Mid-Crew. They differ in cuff and blend; the cushion and size chart are the same.

This sockFlite XT Trail Mid-Crew
Cuffquarter crewmid-crew
Blend39% nylon, 23% merino wool, 23% olefin, 12% polyester, 3% spandex38% nylon, 24% merino wool, 22% olefin, 13% polyester, 3% spandex
List price at Swiftwick$24$27

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Materials, padding and sock type

Standard sock · medium cushion

None
Light
Full
Extra
Padding shown schematically. Brand labels do not share a thickness scale.
39% nylon23% merino wool23% olefin12% polyester3% spandex
Exact model
Swiftwick Flite XT Trail Quarter Crew
Style number
Not published
Size chart
Unisex chart
Cuff height
quarter crew
Weight (maker’s term)
Not published
Cushion (maker’s term)
medium cushion
Cushion location
Not published
Sock type
Standard sock
Compression (maker’s figure)
15–20 mmHg
Layers
1
Material blend
39% nylon, 23% merino wool, 23% olefin, 12% polyester, 3% spandex
Wool-free
No, contains wool or alpaca fiber
Facts from
Swiftwick’s US site
Made in
USA
List price at Swiftwick
$24 (checked )

What Swiftwick says about it

“Proprietary GripDry(TM) fiber in the heel and forefoot grips shoes to keep feet stable”

“Arch Band Support: Maintains shape, keeps sock in place and gently supports arch.”

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
368101215

US men’s

Bands follow this chart’s published ranges. S: 3–6.5 · M: 7–9.5 · L: 10–11.5 · XL: 12–15

Check the size and the shoe together

Start with the unisex chart for this exact model. Use the size lookup or the whole Swiftwick 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 cold. Tumble dry low. Do not bleach or iron.

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

PAKA Trail 1/4 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

Swiftwick Flite XT Trail Mid-Crew

mid-crew · medium cushion. Your Swiftwick size carries over.

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Same cuff height

PAKA Trail 1/4 Crew

PAKA · 1/4 crew · targeted cushion.

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Same padding

DexShell Terrain Walking 2.0 Waterproof Mid Calf

DexShell · heel-to-toe cushion · mid calf.

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