Thorlo Men's Moderate Cushion Ankle

Materials, padding and sock type

Standard sock · moderate cushion

Exact model

Thorlo Men's Moderate Cushion Ankle

Style number

LTHMX

Size chart

Men’s / unisex chart

Cuff height

ankle

Weight (maker’s term)

Not published

Cushion (maker’s term)

moderate cushion

Cushion location

Not published

Sock type

Standard sock

Layers

1

Material blend

63% polyester, 18% nylon, 15% acrylic, 4% elastic

Wool-free

Yes, no wool or alpaca listed

Facts from

Thorlo’s US site

Made in

USA

List price at Thorlo

$18.99 (checked Oct 12, 2026)

Cushion and weight labels are this brand’s own terms. They are not a shared thickness or temperature rating.

Check the size and the shoe together

Start with the men’s / 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: “moderate cushion” here, “targeted cushion” there; check each brand’s size chart.

Sealskinz Morston Ankle Length 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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