Wigwam Merino Kid's Comfort Hiker Midweight Mid-Crew

Blend 57% merino wool, 37% nylon, 3% spandex, 2% polyester, 1% tencel

Mid-crew. Cushion: full foot.

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

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

$15 list price at Wigwam, checked .

Cheaper by the pack at Wigwam: 2 pairs for $25 ($12.50 a pair).

When you are buying for a young hiker

A mid-crew hiking sock with Wigwam’s full cushion label, a midweight knit and a 57% merino wool blend.

Keep in mind: Full cushioning adds fabric around the foot. If your boots already feel snug, a lighter sock may fit better. The cuff clears most low hikers and mid boots but may sit below a tall boot collar.

Materials, padding and sock type

Standard sock · full cushion

None
Light
Full
Extra
Padding shown schematically. Brand labels do not share a thickness scale.
57% merino wool37% nylon3% spandex2% polyester1% tencel
Exact model
Wigwam Merino Kid's Comfort Hiker Midweight Mid-Crew
Style number
F2323
Size chart
Kids’ chart
Cuff height
mid-crew
Weight (maker’s term)
midweight
Cushion (maker’s term)
full cushion
Cushion location
full foot
Sock type
Standard sock
Layers
1
Material blend
57% merino wool, 37% nylon, 3% spandex, 2% polyester, 1% tencel
Wool-free
No, contains wool or alpaca fiber
Facts from
Wigwam’s US site
Made in
USA
List price at Wigwam
$15 (checked )

What Wigwam says about it

“No-shrink merino wool holds its shape wash after wash”

“Elasticized arch delivers a secure, supportive fit”

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.

Check the size and the shoe together

Start with the kids’ 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

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