Wrightsock Merino Trail Quarter

Blend 74% merino wool, 20% nylon, 6% spandex

Quarter. Mid cushion.

quarter · no height published, drawn at a typical heightpadding: the maker doesn’t say where · Standard sock

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

$21 list price at Wrightsock, checked .

When you want padding underfoot in a low cuff

A quarter hiking sock with Wrightsock’s mid cushion label and a 74% merino wool blend.

Keep in mind: 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 Merino Trail Crew. They differ in cuff; the cushion, blend and size chart are the same.

This sockMerino Trail Crew
Cuffquartercrew
List price at Wrightsock$21$23

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Materials, padding and sock type

Standard sock · mid cushion

None
Light
Full
Extra
Padding shown schematically. Brand labels do not share a thickness scale.
74% merino wool20% nylon6% spandex
Exact model
Wrightsock Merino Trail Quarter
Style number
2751
Size chart
Unisex chart
Cuff height
quarter
Weight (maker’s term)
Not published
Cushion (maker’s term)
mid cushion
Cushion location
Not published
Sock type
Standard sock
Layers
1
Material blend
74% merino wool, 20% nylon, 6% spandex
Wool-free
No, contains wool or alpaca fiber
Facts from
Wrightsock’s US site
Made in
USA
List price at Wrightsock
$21 (checked )

What Wrightsock says about it

“Cushioned padding for extra protection.”

“Anatomical heel pocket.”

“Ventilated mesh top for improved 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.

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 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

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 constructions contain animal fiber (wool or alpaca). Padding: “mid cushion” here, “zone cushion” there; check each brand’s size chart.

Wigwam Merino Ultra Cool-Lite Ultra-lightweight Quarter 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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Same size chart

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crew · light cushion. Your Wrightsock size carries over.

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Wigwam Merino Ultra Cool-Lite Ultra-lightweight Quarter

Wigwam · quarter · zone cushion.

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Darn Tough ATC Micro Crew Midweight

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