Thorlo Women's Maximum Cushion Crew

Crew. Cushion: full foot.

crew · no height published, drawn at a typical heightfull foot · Standard sock

The footwear outline is schematic. Check the cuff with your own shoes.

$17.99 list price at Thorlo, checked .

When you want a hiking sock without wool

A crew hiking sock with Thorlo’s maximum cushion label and an 85% acrylic blend.

Keep in mind: Full cushioning adds fabric around the foot. If your boots already feel snug, a lighter sock may fit better.

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

This sockMen's Maximum Cushion Crew
SizingWomen’sMen’s
Blend85% acrylic, 11% nylon, 4% elastic87% acrylic, 11% nylon, 2% elastic
List price at Thorlo$17.99$17.99

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Materials, padding and sock type

Standard sock · maximum cushion

None
Light
Full
Extra
Padding shown schematically. Brand labels do not share a thickness scale.
85% acrylic11% nylon4% elastic
Exact model
Thorlo Women's Maximum Cushion Crew
Style number
KXW
Size chart
Women’s chart
Cuff height
crew
Weight (maker’s term)
Not published
Cushion (maker’s term)
maximum cushion
Cushion location
full foot
Sock type
Standard sock
Layers
1
Material blend
85% acrylic, 11% nylon, 4% elastic
Wool-free
Yes, no wool or alpaca listed
Facts from
Thorlo’s US site
Made in
USA
List price at Thorlo
$17.99 (checked )

What Thorlo says about it

“Ventilation panel for extra moisture control and breathability.”

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
581011.5

US women’s

Bands follow this chart’s published ranges. S: 5–6.5 · M: 7–9 · L: 9.5–11.5

Check the size and the shoe together

Start with the women’s 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: “maximum cushion” here, “cushioning rating 3 of 5” there; check each brand’s size chart.

Bridgedale Women's Lightweight T2 Coolmax Performance Boot 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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