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Quarter, 10.2 cm (4 in) on average. Cushion: underfoot.

When you are buying for a young hiker

Darn Tough Kids Quest Quarter Lightweight

A quarter hiking sock with what Darn Tough simply calls cushion, a lightweight knit and a 45% merino wool blend.

Keep in mind: A quarter cuff stops around the ankle bone; check it clears the collar before you wear it in boots.

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£18 list price at Darn Tough’s UK shop, checked .

Closest in Darn Tough’s range: the Kids Light Hiker Micro Crew Lightweight. They differ in cuff; the weight, cushion, blend and size chart are the same.

This sockKids Light Hiker Micro Crew Lightweight
Cuffquarter · 10.2 cm (4 in) on averagemicro crew · 15.2 cm (6 in) on average
List price at Darn Tough£18£19

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quarter · 10.2 cm (4 in) on averageunderfoot · Standard sock

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

Materials, padding and sock type

Standard sock · cushion

None
Light
Full
Extra
Padding shown schematically. Brand labels do not share a thickness scale.
45% merino wool52% nylon3% elastane
Exact model
Darn Tough Kids Quest Quarter Lightweight
Style number
3041
Size chart
Kids’ chart
Cuff height
quarter · 10.2 cm (4 in) on average
Weight (maker’s term)
lightweight
Cushion (maker’s term)
cushion
Cushion location
underfoot
Sock type
Standard sock
Layers
1
Material blend
45% merino wool, 52% nylon, 3% elastane
Wool-free
No, contains wool or alpaca fibre
Facts from
Maker’s US product page; blend from the UK product page

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

Children’s UK sizes from Darn Tough UK Children’s UK sizes run up to 13.5 and then start again at 1, so 11.5–2 runs from a child’s 11.5 to size 2.
Sock sizeUK shoe sizeEU shoe size
S8.5–1126.5–29.5
M11.5–230–34
L2.5–5.535–38

Darn Tough UK: kids’ sizes

Check the size and the shoe together

Start with the kids’ 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 published average heel-to-cuff height is 10.2 cm (4 inches). Compare that measurement with the collar of the footwear you plan to wear. 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 in cold water on gentle cycle with socks inside-out. Do not bleach. Tumble dry on low or hang dry. Do not dry clean.

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: “cushion” here, “light cushion” there; check each brand’s size chart.

Smartwool Kids' Hike Critter Cache Crew 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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Darn Tough Kids Field Trip Micro Crew Lightweight

micro crew · 15.2 cm (6 in) on average · no cushion. Your Darn Tough size carries over.

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