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Ankle. Cushion: heel pad and key foot zones.

When you want a quick-drying sock with some wool and a padded heel, for walks in shoes

Norfolk Ibex Quick-Dry Coolmax® & Wool Cushioned Outdoor Socks

Blend 42% coolmax polyester, 20% wool, 20% polypropylene, 16% polyamide, 2% elastane

An ankle-length outdoor sock led by Coolmax® polyester (42%) with 20% wool, zoned cushioning, a heel pad against blisters and a seamless toe. One pair.

Keep in mind: With 20% wool it is built to dry fast rather than to keep feet warm: on a cold day a merino-led sock such as the Leonardo is warmer.

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£19.99 list price at Norfolk’s UK shop, checked .

Closest in Norfolk’s range: the Gabby Merino Wool and Bamboo Fully Cushioned Thermal Outdoor Socks. They differ in cuff, cushion and blend; the size chart is the same.

This sockGabby Merino Wool and Bamboo Fully Cushioned Thermal Outdoor Socks
Cuffankle lengthcrew length
Cushionzoned cushioning, heel pad and key foot zonesfull cushion, leg and foot
Blend42% coolmax polyester, 20% wool, 20% polypropylene, 16% polyamide, 2% elastane37% merino wool, 33% bamboo, 28% polyamide, 2% lycra
List price at Norfolk£19.99£26.99

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ankle length · no height published, drawn at a typical heightheel pad and key foot zones · Standard sock

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

Materials, padding and sock type

Standard sock · zoned cushioning

None
Light
Full
Extra
Padding shown schematically. Brand labels do not share a thickness scale.
42% coolmax polyester20% wool20% polypropylene16% polyamide2% elastane
Exact model
Norfolk Ibex Quick-Dry Coolmax® & Wool Cushioned Outdoor Socks
Style number
Not published
Size chart
Unisex chart
Cuff height
ankle length
Weight (maker’s term)
not stated
Cushion (maker’s term)
zoned cushioning
Cushion location
heel pad and key foot zones
Sock type
Standard sock
Layers
1
Material blend
42% coolmax polyester, 20% wool, 20% polypropylene, 16% polyamide, 2% elastane
Wool-free
No, contains wool or alpaca fibre
Facts from
Maker’s own UK shop

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

UK 3–5
UK 6–8
UK 9–12
UK 13–15
368101215

UK

Bands follow this chart’s published ranges. UK 3–5: 3–5 · UK 6–8: 6–8 · UK 9–12: 9–12 · UK 13–15: 13–15

Check the size and the shoe together

Norfolk’s shop sells this model in UK 3–5, 6–8 and 9–12.

Start with the 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 at up to 40°C. Do not tumble dry.

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

Smartwool Hike Ankle 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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