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Wigwam Merino Airlite Ultra-lightweight Crew

Blend 41% nylon, 30% merino wool, 25% polyester, 3% tencel, 1% spandex

Crew. No cushion.

crew · no height published, drawn at a typical heightno padding · Standard sock

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

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$19 list price at Wigwam, checked .

When your shoes leave room for the thinnest sock

A crew hiking sock with Wigwam’s no cushion label, an ultralight knit and a 30% merino wool blend.

Keep in mind: There is little padding underfoot, so it relies on your shoe and insole for comfort.

Closest in Wigwam’s range: the Alpaca Air Ultralightweight Crew. They differ in blend; the cuff, weight, cushion and size chart are the same.

This sockAlpaca Air Ultralightweight Crew
Blend41% nylon, 30% merino wool, 25% polyester, 3% tencel, 1% spandex45% nylon, 26% baby alpaca, 22% polyester, 7% spandex
List price at Wigwam$19$20

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Materials, padding and sock type

Standard sock · no cushion

None
Light
Full
Extra
Padding shown schematically. Brand labels do not share a thickness scale.
41% nylon30% merino wool25% polyester3% tencel1% spandex
Exact model
Wigwam Merino Airlite Ultra-lightweight Crew
Style number
F6003
Size chart
Unisex chart
Cuff height
crew
Weight (maker’s term)
ultralight
Cushion (maker’s term)
no cushion
Cushion location
No padding
Sock type
Standard sock
Layers
1
Material blend
41% nylon, 30% merino wool, 25% polyester, 3% tencel, 1% spandex
Wool-free
No, contains wool or alpaca fiber
Facts from
Wigwam’s US site
Made in
USA
List price at Wigwam
$19 (checked )

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

MD
LG
XL
2L
5810121417

US men’s

Bands follow this chart’s published ranges. MD: 5–9.5 · LG: 9–12 · XL: 12–15 · 2L: 15–17

Check the size and the shoe together

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

Turn socks inside out and wash in warm water, no hotter than 120°F (50°C). Skip bleach and fabric softener, and keep them away from denim and Velcro. Tumble dry on the lowest heat or lay flat to dry.

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: “no cushion” here, “light cushion” there; check each brand’s size chart.

Smartwool Hike Mountain Range Crew Light Cushion, SW001615 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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