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Micro crew. Cushion: targeted zones.

When you want everyday padding above a low boot collar

Bridgedale Women's Ultra Light Merino Performance 3/4 Crew

Blend 43% merino wool, 55% nylon, 2% elastane

A 3/4 crew hiking sock with Bridgedale’s cushioning rating 3 of 5, an ultralight knit and a 43% merino wool blend.

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

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£23 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 weight and blend; the cuff, cushion and size chart are the same.

This sockWomen's Lightweight Merino Performance 3/4 Crew
Weightultralightlightweight
Blend43% merino wool, 55% nylon, 2% elastane29% merino wool, 9% wool, 42% nylon, 19% polypropylene, 1% elastane
List price at Bridgedale£23£22

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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.
43% merino wool55% nylon2% elastane
Exact model
Bridgedale Women's Ultra Light Merino Performance 3/4 Crew
Style number
710 101
Size chart
Women’s chart
Cuff height
3/4 crew
Weight (maker’s term)
ultralight
Cushion (maker’s term)
cushioning rating 3 of 5
Cushion location
targeted zones
Sock type
Standard sock
Layers
1
Material blend
43% merino wool, 55% 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
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 3 of 5” here, “cushion” there; check each brand’s size chart.

Darn Tough Women'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.

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Bridgedale Women's Lightweight Merino Performance Boot

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

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Darn Tough · micro crew · 19.1 cm (7.5 in) on average · cushion.

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