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

No-show. Cushion location not published.

When you want padding underfoot in a low cuff

Bridgedale Men's Ultra Light T2 Merino Performance Low

Blend 39% merino wool, 59% nylon, 2% elastane

A low hiking sock with Bridgedale’s cushioning rating 3 of 5, an ultralight knit and a 39% merino wool blend.

Keep in mind: The low cuff sits below a boot collar, so it suits trail shoes and low hikers rather than boots.

View at Bridgedale ↗Compare this sock

£20 list price at Bridgedale’s UK shop, checked .

Closest in Bridgedale’s range: the Men's Ultra Light Merino Performance Crew. They differ in cuff, cushion and blend; the weight and size chart are the same.

This sockMen's Ultra Light Merino Performance Crew
Cufflowcrew
Cushioncushioning rating 3 of 5cushioning rating 3 of 5, targeted zones
Blend39% merino wool, 59% nylon, 2% elastane43% merino wool, 55% nylon, 2% elastane
List price at Bridgedale£20£23

Compare the two side by side

low · 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.

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.
39% merino wool59% nylon2% elastane
Exact model
Bridgedale Men's Ultra Light T2 Merino Performance Low
Style number
710 259
Size chart
Men’s / unisex chart
Cuff height
low
Weight (maker’s term)
ultralight
Cushion (maker’s term)
cushioning rating 3 of 5
Cushion location
not specified
Sock type
Standard sock
Layers
1
Material blend
39% merino wool, 59% nylon, 2% 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 Light Hiker No Show Lightweight 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.

Two socks to compare with it

Same size chart

Bridgedale Men's Lightweight Merino Performance 3/4 Crew

3/4 crew · cushioning rating 3 of 5. Your Bridgedale size carries over.

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.