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No-show, 7 cm (2.75 in) on average. Cushion: underfoot.

When you want padding underfoot in a low cuff

Darn Tough Women's Light Hiker No Show Lightweight

A no show hiking sock with what Darn Tough simply calls cushion, a lightweight knit and a 43% 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.

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£23 list price at Darn Tough’s UK shop, checked .

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

This sockWomen's Light Hiker Boot Lightweight
Cuffno show · 7 cm (2.75 in) on averageboot · 26.7 cm (10.5 in) on average
Blend43% merino wool, 54% nylon, 3% elastane44% merino wool, 53% nylon, 3% elastane
List price at Darn Tough£23£30

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no show · 7 cm (2.75 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.
43% merino wool54% nylon3% elastane
Exact model
Darn Tough Women's Light Hiker No Show Lightweight
Style number
1986
Size chart
Women’s chart
Cuff height
no show · 7 cm (2.75 in) on average
Weight (maker’s term)
lightweight
Cushion (maker’s term)
cushion
Cushion location
underfoot
Sock type
Standard sock
Layers
1
Material blend
43% merino wool, 54% nylon, 3% 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
2.5469

UK

Bands follow this chart’s published ranges. S: 2.5–4.5 · M: 5–7 · L: 7.5–9

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 published average heel-to-cuff height is 7 cm (2.75 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, “cushioning rating 3 of 5” there; check each brand’s size chart.

Bridgedale Men's Ultra Light T2 Merino Performance Low 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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