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Wrightsock Explore Quarter

Quarter. Cushion not published.

quarter · no height published, drawn at a typical heightpadding: the maker doesn’t say where · Built-in double layer

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

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$21 list price at Wrightsock, checked .

When you want two layers in one sock without wool

A quarter double-layer sock with a lightweight+ knit and an inner layer of 70% recycled polyester.

Keep in mind: The two layers are built into one sock. Choose separate liners and outers if you want to wash or rotate each layer independently. A quarter cuff stops around the ankle bone; check it clears the collar before you wear it in boots.

Closest in Wrightsock’s range: the Explore Crew. They differ in cuff; the weight, blend and size chart are the same.

This sockExplore Crew
Cuffquartercrew
List price at Wrightsock$21$22

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Materials, padding and sock type

Built-in double layer · cushion not published

None
Light
Full
Extra
Padding shown schematically. Brand labels do not share a thickness scale.
Exact model
Wrightsock Explore Quarter
Style number
8951
Size chart
Unisex chart
Cuff height
quarter
Weight (maker’s term)
lightweight+
Cushion (maker’s term)
Not published
Cushion location
Not published
Sock type
Built-in double layer
Layers
2
Material blend
Separate blends for each layer
Wool-free
Yes, no wool or alpaca listed
Facts from
Wrightsock’s US site
List price at Wrightsock
$21 (checked )

Inner: 70% recycled polyester, 26% nylon, 4% spandex.

Outer: 68% recycled polyester, 24% nylon, 8% spandex.

What Wrightsock says about it

“Recycled Polyester inner and outer layers.”

“Stabilizer Zone™ in arch locks sock in place.”

“High needle count for added durability.”

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
58101214.5

US men’s

Bands follow this chart’s published ranges. M: 5–8 · L: 8.5–12.5 · XL: 13–14.5

Check the size and the shoe together

Start with the unisex chart for this exact model. Use the size lookup or the whole Wrightsock 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 complete layered construction, not only one layer. Extra fabric can change toe room and pressure inside the shoe. The footwear-fit checklist explains what to check.

Care for the exact pair

Launder before first wear. Wash inside out warm. No bleach. No fabric softener. Tumble dry no heat or line 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 are wool-free: neither lists any wool in its published blend. This changes from double layer to conventional. Check that the changed construction suits your footwear.

Wigwam Cool-Lite Hiker Quarter Midweight 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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