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Ankle. Cushion location not published.

When you want a light, low sock for trail shoes

Smartwool Hike Classic Edition Second Cut Ankle

An ankle hiking sock with what Smartwool calls light cushion and a 39% 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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£19.99 list price at Smartwool’s UK shop, checked .

Closest in Smartwool’s range: the Hike Classic Edition Second Cut Crew Light Cushion. They differ in cuff and blend; the cushion and size chart are the same.

This sockHike Classic Edition Second Cut Crew Light Cushion
Cuffanklecrew
Blend39% merino wool, 31% fibre the maker doesn’t name, 29% nylon, 1% elastane41% merino wool, 32% fibre the maker doesn’t name, 26% nylon, 1% elastane
List price at Smartwool£19.99£21.99

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ankle · no height published, drawn at a typical heightpadding: the maker doesn’t say where · Standard sock

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

Materials, padding and sock type

Standard sock · light cushion

None
Light
Full
Extra
Padding shown schematically. Brand labels do not share a thickness scale.
39% merino wool31% fibre the maker doesn’t name29% nylon1% elastane
Exact model
Smartwool Hike Classic Edition Second Cut Ankle
Style number
SW002690
Size chart
Unisex chart
Cuff height
ankle
Weight (maker’s term)
not stated
Cushion (maker’s term)
light cushion
Cushion location
not specified
Sock type
Standard sock
Layers
1
Material blend
39% merino wool, 31% fibre the maker doesn’t name, 29% nylon, 1% 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
XL
XXL
2691216.5

UK

Bands follow this chart’s published ranges. S: 2–4.5 · M: 5–7.5 · L: 8–10.5 · XL: 11–13.5 · XXL: 14–16.5

Check the size and the shoe together

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 on gentle cycle in warm or cool water. Tumble dry low. Do not dry clean. Do not iron. Do not bleach.

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: “light cushion” here, not published there; check each brand’s size chart.

Norfolk Sheldon Lowcut Merino Wool Lighter Weight Walking Socks, 2 pairs 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.

Three socks to compare with it

Same size chart

Smartwool Hike Ankle

ankle · targeted cushion. Your Smartwool size carries over.

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Same cuff height

Icebreaker Men's Merino Hike+ Light Mini Light Cushion

Icebreaker · mini · light cushion.

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Same padding

Darn Tough Men's Light Hiker Micro Crew Lightweight Cushion

Darn Tough · light cushion · micro crew · 21.6 cm (8.5 in) on average.

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