Crew. Cushion: targeted zones.

When your boots have room for full cushioning

Bridgedale Women's Midweight Merino Performance Boot

Blend 26% wool, 18% merino wool, 38% nylon, 17% polypropylene, 1% elastane

A boot hiking sock with Bridgedale’s cushioning rating 4 of 5, a midweight knit and a blend of 18% merino wool and 26% wool.

Keep in mind: Full cushioning adds fabric around the foot. If your boots already feel snug, a lighter sock may fit better.

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£24 list price at Bridgedale’s UK shop, checked .

Closest in Bridgedale’s range: the Men's Midweight Merino Performance Boot. They differ in sizing; the cuff, weight, cushion and blend are the same.

This sockMen's Midweight Merino Performance Boot
SizingWomen’sMen’s
List price at Bridgedale£24£24

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boot · 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 4 of 5

None
Light
Full
Extra
Padding shown schematically. Brand labels do not share a thickness scale.
26% wool18% merino wool38% nylon17% polypropylene1% elastane
Exact model
Bridgedale Women's Midweight Merino Performance Boot
Style number
710 644
Size chart
Women’s chart
Cuff height
boot
Weight (maker’s term)
midweight
Cushion (maker’s term)
cushioning rating 4 of 5
Cushion location
targeted zones
Sock type
Standard sock
Layers
1
Material blend
26% wool, 18% merino wool, 38% nylon, 17% 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
345678.5

UK

Bands follow this chart’s published ranges. S: 3–4.5 · M: 5–6.5 · L: 7–8.5

Check the size and the shoe together

Start with the women’s 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 4 of 5” here, “full cushion” there; check each brand’s size chart.

Darn Tough Women's Hiker Boot Full Cushion 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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