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Crew. Cushion: targeted zones.

When you want padding underfoot in a boot-height cuff

Smartwool Hike Trail Trekker Print Crew

A crew hiking sock with what Smartwool calls targeted cushion and a 52% merino wool blend.

Keep in mind: A crew cuff is more sock than a low trail shoe needs; it suits boots and cooler days.

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£23.99 list price at Smartwool’s UK shop, checked .

Closest in Smartwool’s range: the Hike Mountain Myth Print Crew. Smartwool publishes the same cuff, cushion, blend and size chart for both, so nothing in its figures separates them: compare the look and the price.

This sockHike Mountain Myth Print Crew
List price at Smartwool£23.99£23.99

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crew · no height published, drawn at a typical heighttargeted zones · Standard sock

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

Materials, padding and sock type

Standard sock · targeted cushion

None
Light
Full
Extra
Padding shown schematically. Brand labels do not share a thickness scale.
52% merino wool43% nylon3% elastane2% polyester
Exact model
Smartwool Hike Trail Trekker Print Crew
Style number
SW003032
Size chart
Unisex chart
Cuff height
crew
Weight (maker’s term)
not stated
Cushion (maker’s term)
targeted cushion
Cushion location
targeted zones
Sock type
Standard sock
Layers
1
Material blend
52% merino wool, 43% nylon, 3% elastane, 2% polyester
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: “targeted cushion” here, “half cushion” there; check each brand’s size chart.

Norfolk Leonardo Merino Wool Mid Weight Cushioned 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.

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