Crew. Cushion: heel and toe.

When you want a cushioned single-layer walking sock, two pairs to a pack

1000 Mile Men’s Walking Sock (Twin Pack)

A single-layer, three-season walking sock sold as two pairs: loop-stitched pile, padded heel and toe panels and arch bracing, in a blend led by 56% acrylic with 25% wool.

Keep in mind: Single-layer socks are not covered by 1000 Mile’s blister-free guarantee, which is for its double-layer socks. 1000 Mile sizes it on one unisex chart.

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£21 list price at 1000 Mile’s UK shop, checked .

Closest in 1000 Mile’s range: the Women’s Walking Sock (Twin Pack). They differ in sizing; the cuff, cushion, blend and size chart are the same.

This sockWomen’s Walking Sock (Twin Pack)
SizingMen’sWomen’s
List price at 1000 Mile£21£21

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crew · no height published, drawn at a typical heightheel and toe · Standard sock

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

Materials, padding and sock type

Standard sock · padded heel and toe

None
Light
Full
Extra
Padding shown schematically. Brand labels do not share a thickness scale.
56% acrylic25% wool18% polyamide1% elastane
Exact model
1000 Mile Men’s Walking Sock (Twin Pack)
Style number
2275
Size chart
Men’s / unisex chart
Cuff height
crew
Weight (maker’s term)
not stated
Cushion (maker’s term)
padded heel and toe
Cushion location
heel and toe
Sock type
Standard sock
Layers
1
Material blend
56% acrylic, 25% wool, 18% polyamide, 1% elastane
Wool-free
No, contains wool or alpaca fibre
Facts from
Maker’s own UK shop

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

S
M
L
XL
368101214

UK

Bands follow this chart’s published ranges. S: 3–5.5 · M: 6–8.5 · L: 9–11.5 · XL: 12–14

Check the size and the shoe together

Start with the men’s / unisex chart for this exact model. Use the brand size lookup 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

Machine wash cool on a gentle cycle. Do not bleach or tumble dry; 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.

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