Thorlo Light Cushion Over-Calf Ultra-Light

Over-calf. Light cushion.

over-calf · 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.

$19.99 list price at Thorlo, checked .

When you want a hiking sock without wool

An over-calf hiking sock with Thorlo’s light cushion label and a 78% polyester blend.

Keep in mind: The tall cuff suits tall boots and gaiters; it is a lot of sock for a low shoe.

Closest in Thorlo’s range: the Unisex Light Cushion Hiking Ankle. They differ in cuff and blend; the cushion and size chart are the same.

This sockUnisex Light Cushion Hiking Ankle
Cuffover-calfankle
Blend78% polyester, 18% nylon, 4% elastic43% polyamide, 27% acrylic, 27% merino wool, 3% elastane
List price at Thorlo$19.99$17.99

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Materials, padding and sock type

Standard sock · light cushion

None
Light
Full
Extra
Padding shown schematically. Brand labels do not share a thickness scale.
78% polyester18% nylon4% elastic
Exact model
Thorlo Light Cushion Over-Calf Ultra-Light
Style number
ULHO
Size chart
Unisex chart
Cuff height
over-calf
Weight (maker’s term)
Not published
Cushion (maker’s term)
light cushion
Cushion location
Not published
Sock type
Standard sock
Layers
1
Material blend
78% polyester, 18% nylon, 4% elastic
Wool-free
Yes, no wool or alpaca listed
Facts from
Thorlo’s US site
Made in
USA
List price at Thorlo
$19.99 (checked )

What Thorlo says about it

“Padding in the ball and heel specifically engineered to protect the impact zone of healthy feet.”

“Cushioned arch for a better fit, more support and more 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.

M
L
XL
5.58101215

US men’s

Bands follow this chart’s published ranges. M: 5.5–8.5 · L: 9–12.5 · XL: 13–15

Check the size and the shoe together

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

Wash inside out in cool or lukewarm water on a regular or delicate cycle, with no chlorine bleach. Thorlo recommends liquid fabric softener in the rinse and tumble drying on low or permanent press rather than line drying; high heat can shrink the socks.

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 are wool-free: neither lists any wool in its published blend. Padding: “light cushion” here, “zone cushion” there; check each brand’s size chart.

Wigwam Over the Top Over-the-Calf 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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