Thorlo Moderate Cushion Crew Warm

Crew. Moderate cushion.

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.

$21.99 list price at Thorlo, checked .

When you want padding underfoot in a boot-height cuff

A crew hiking sock with Thorlo’s moderate cushion label and a blend led by 58% polyester, with 20% merino wool.

Keep in mind: A crew cuff is more sock than a low trail shoe needs; it suits boots and cooler days.

Closest in Thorlo’s range: the Men's Moderate Cushion Crew. They differ in sizing and blend; the cuff, cushion and size chart are the same.

This sockMen's Moderate Cushion Crew
SizingUnisexMen’s
Blend58% polyester, 20% merino wool, 16% nylon, 6% elastic65% polyester, 16% nylon, 14% acrylic, 5% elastic
List price at Thorlo$21.99$20.99

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Materials, padding and sock type

Standard sock · moderate cushion

None
Light
Full
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Padding shown schematically. Brand labels do not share a thickness scale.
58% polyester20% merino wool16% nylon6% elastic
Exact model
Thorlo Moderate Cushion Crew Warm
Style number
OFXU
Size chart
Unisex chart
Cuff height
crew
Weight (maker’s term)
Not published
Cushion (maker’s term)
moderate cushion
Cushion location
Not published
Sock type
Standard sock
Layers
1
Material blend
58% polyester, 20% merino wool, 16% nylon, 6% elastic
Wool-free
No, contains wool or alpaca fiber
Facts from
Thorlo’s US site
Made in
USA
List price at Thorlo
$21.99 (checked )

What Thorlo says about it

“Flow-Thru venting: Ventilation panels in the arch and instep for better air flow.”

“Impact Protection: Integrated variable loop padding for enhanced protection without the bulk.”

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 constructions contain animal fiber (wool or alpaca). Padding: “moderate cushion” here, “extended heel cushion” there; check each brand’s size chart.

PAKA Trail Crew Socks 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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