Icebreaker Men's Merino Hike+ Liner Crew

Materials, padding and sock type

Sock liner · not specified

Exact model

Icebreaker Men's Merino Hike+ Liner Crew

Style number

IB0A57AL001

Size chart

Men’s / unisex chart

Cuff height

crew

Weight (maker’s term)

not stated

Cushion (maker’s term)

not specified

Cushion location

not specified

Sock type

Sock liner

Layers

1

Material blend

59% merino wool, 38% 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.

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 cold gentle cycle. Do not bleach. Dry flat. Do not iron. 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: not published here, “no cushion” there; check each brand’s size chart.

Smartwool Hike Classic Edition Liner 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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