Crew. Cushion: targeted zones.

When you want a hiking sock without wool

Falke Men's TK1 Adventure Cool

A calf-length hiking sock, shaped for left and right feet, with Falke’s extra strong padding label and a 45% polypropylene blend.

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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£28 list price at Falke’s UK shop, checked .

Closest in Falke’s range: the Men's TK1 Adventure Wool. They differ in blend; the cuff, cushion and size chart are the same.

This sockMen's TK1 Adventure Wool
Blend45% polypropylene, 30% lyocell, 15% polyamide, 10% polyester70% virgin merino wool, 30% polyamide
List price at Falke£28£31

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calf · no height published, drawn at a typical heighttargeted zones · Left and right fit

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

Materials, padding and sock type

Left and right fit · extra strong padding

None
Light
Full
Extra
Padding shown schematically. Brand labels do not share a thickness scale.
45% polypropylene30% lyocell15% polyamide10% polyester
Exact model
Falke Men's TK1 Adventure Cool
Style number
16111
Size chart
Men’s / unisex chart
Cuff height
calf
Weight (maker’s term)
not stated
Cushion (maker’s term)
extra strong padding
Cushion location
targeted zones
Sock type
Left and right fit
Layers
1
Material blend
45% polypropylene, 30% lyocell, 15% polyamide, 10% polyester
Wool-free
Yes, no wool or alpaca listed
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.

39-41
42-43
44-45
46-48
49-50
5.58101214

UK

Bands follow this chart’s published ranges. 39-41: 5.5–7 · 42-43: 8–8.5 · 44-45: 9–10 · 46-48: 11–12.5 · 49-50: 13–14

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

Machine wash on a gentle cycle at 40°C (104°F). Do not bleach, tumble dry, iron or 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.

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Both are wool-free: neither lists any wool in its published blend. This changes from anatomical to conventional. Check that the changed construction suits your footwear.

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