Wigwam Merino Ultra Cool-Lite Ultra-lightweight Quarter

Blend 40% nylon, 33% recycled polyester, 21% merino wool, 6% spandex

Quarter. Cushion: targeted zones.

quarter · no height published, drawn at a typical heighttargeted zones · Standard sock

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

$18 list price at Wigwam, checked .

When you want padding underfoot in a low cuff

A quarter hiking sock with Wigwam’s zone cushion label, an ultralight knit and a blend led by 40% nylon, with 21% merino wool.

Keep in mind: A quarter cuff stops around the ankle bone; check it clears the collar before you wear it in boots.

Closest in Wigwam’s range: the Cool-Lite Hiker Quarter Midweight. They differ in weight and blend; the cuff, cushion and size chart are the same.

This sockCool-Lite Hiker Quarter Midweight
Weightultralightmidweight
Blend40% nylon, 33% recycled polyester, 21% merino wool, 6% spandex48% polyester, 23% acrylic, 21% nylon, 7% tencel, 1% spandex
List price at Wigwam$18$17

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Materials, padding and sock type

Standard sock · zone cushion

None
Light
Full
Extra
Padding shown schematically. Brand labels do not share a thickness scale.
40% nylon33% recycled polyester21% merino wool6% spandex
Exact model
Wigwam Merino Ultra Cool-Lite Ultra-lightweight Quarter
Style number
F2482
Size chart
Unisex chart
Cuff height
quarter
Weight (maker’s term)
ultralight
Cushion (maker’s term)
zone cushion
Cushion location
targeted zones
Sock type
Standard sock
Layers
1
Material blend
40% nylon, 33% recycled polyester, 21% merino wool, 6% spandex
Wool-free
No, contains wool or alpaca fiber
Facts from
Wigwam’s US site
Made in
USA
List price at Wigwam
$18 (checked )

What Wigwam says about it

“Patented Ultimax® moisture control keeps feet dry from the bottom up”

“Zone cushioning in heel and toe targets impact where it matters”

“Breathable mesh instep promotes airflow to cut heat buildup”

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.

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: “zone cushion” here, “mid cushion” there; check each brand’s size chart.

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