May we count your visit with Google Analytics? It uses cookies and sends visit data to Google. You can change this any time under Cookie choices. Privacy

HikingSocks.guide
GB
All socks/Bridgedale

Micro crew. Cushion: targeted zones.

When you want everyday padding above a low boot collar

Bridgedale Men's Lightweight Merino Performance 3/4 Crew

Blend 29% merino wool, 9% wool, 42% nylon, 19% polypropylene, 1% elastane

A 3/4 crew hiking sock with Bridgedale’s cushioning rating 3 of 5, a lightweight knit and a blend of 29% merino wool and 9% wool.

Keep in mind: The cuff clears most low hikers and mid boots but may sit below a tall boot collar.

View at Bridgedale ↗Compare this sock

£22 list price at Bridgedale’s UK shop, checked .

Closest in Bridgedale’s range: the Women's Lightweight Merino Performance 3/4 Crew. They differ in sizing; the cuff, weight, cushion and blend are the same.

This sockWomen's Lightweight Merino Performance 3/4 Crew
SizingMen’sWomen’s
List price at Bridgedale£22£22

Compare the two side by side

3/4 crew · no height published, drawn at a typical heighttargeted zones · Standard sock

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

Materials, padding and sock type

Standard sock · cushioning rating 3 of 5

None
Light
Full
Extra
Padding shown schematically. Brand labels do not share a thickness scale.
29% merino wool9% wool42% nylon19% polypropylene1% elastane
Exact model
Bridgedale Men's Lightweight Merino Performance 3/4 Crew
Style number
710 528
Size chart
Men’s / unisex chart
Cuff height
3/4 crew
Weight (maker’s term)
lightweight
Cushion (maker’s term)
cushioning rating 3 of 5
Cushion location
targeted zones
Sock type
Standard sock
Layers
1
Material blend
29% merino wool, 9% wool, 42% nylon, 19% polypropylene, 1% elastane
Wool-free
No, contains wool or alpaca fibre
Facts from
Maker’s US product page

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

S
M
L
XL
3681012

UK

Bands follow this chart’s published ranges. S: 3–5.5 · M: 6–8.5 · L: 9–11.5 · XL: 12+ · Arrow: open-ended range.

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

Wash inside out on a 40°C (104°F) wool cycle, dark colours separately, with no fabric conditioner or bleach. Tumble dry on low heat; do not iron, dry clean or dry on a radiator.

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 fibre (wool or alpaca). Padding: “cushioning rating 3 of 5” here, “cushion” there; check each brand’s size chart.

Darn Tough Men's Hiker Micro Crew Midweight Cushion 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.

Three socks to compare with it

Same size chart

Bridgedale Men's Lightweight Merino Performance Boot

boot · cushioning rating 3 of 5. Your Bridgedale size carries over.

Compare side by side

Same cuff height

Darn Tough Men's Chasing Waterfalls Micro Crew Lightweight

Darn Tough · micro crew · 21.6 cm (8.5 in) on average · cushion.

Compare side by side

Same padding

1000 Mile Men’s Fusion Double Layer Walking Sock

1000 Mile · padded zones · mid-calf.

Compare side by side

Find similar socks

Product sources

For source limits and matching rules, read how this guide works.