Wigwam Cool-Lite Hiker Pro Crew

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The Ultimate in Comfort for Year-round Use

These socks are designed to keep your feet dry, blister-free, and stink-free. Perfect for hiking, trail running, and everyday use. Fully cushioned, mid-weight density combined with a mesh pique instep yields the perfect year-round traveler. Embraces the foot for refreshing comfort. X20® Acrylic contains Chitosan, a natural odor defense to keep your feet from smelling. Formerly known as Ultimax® Cool-Lite Hiker.

Repels moisture. Prevents blisters. Foot hugging. Breathable. Cushiony all over. Seamless toe closure.

47% Dri-release® (88% Polyester, 12% TENCEL), 28% X2O® Acrylic, 24% Stretch Nylon, 1% Spandex

This sock is proudly made by Wigwam in Sheboygan, Wisconsin, USA.

Gender: Men's, Women's

Hover over the highlighted areas below to learn about the special features of this sock.

Welt Cuff
This sock features a welt-cuff. A welt-cuff is a double layer of knit fabric. This is an attractive and durable cuff that will not stretch out.

Leg
The leg of this sock is a crew length so it comes to the lower part or just below the calf. This sock features comfortable terry loop on the back. The front shin portion of the leg features thin mesh knit for cool comfort.

Top of Foot (Instep)
This sock utilizes a thin mesh knit to really cool down your feet. It also reduces the total bulkiness of the sock.

Heel
The heel is made of the same terry loop as the sole and the arch of the foot. The heel is reinforced for longer wear.

Toe
This closure is stitched loop-for-loop on the knitting machine to produce a seamless closure on the inside and outside of the sock. This reduces blisters caused by bunched up sock material. The toe is also reinforced for longer wear.

Bottom of Foot (Sole)
The sole is made with comfortable terry loop. This loop provides cushioning and has a very soft feel. This sole is a medium cushion.

Sock Thickness

1.9 mm
Thickness

Bottom of Foot Thickness
The sole has terry loop padding for good cushioned comfort. The loop is relatively short, giving this sole good cushioning without much warmth or bulk.

12th thickest bottom of 30 Men's Socks
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0.7 mm
Thickness

Top of Foot Thickness
The top of the foot is thin mesh knit for warm weather comfort.

16th thickest top of 30 Men's Socks
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2.5 mm
Thickness

Leg Thickness
The sock has a terry loop leg. The terry loop is very comfortable, but not too thick. The front is a thin mesh knit. (Thickness measured taken at the thicker section.)

9th thickest leg of 30 Men's Socks
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Materials

Dri-release® - 47%

Dries Faster
Feels Softer
Lasts Longer
Stays Fresh

X20® Acrylic - 28%

Moves Moisture
Feels Soft
Lightweight
Odor Control

Other Materials

15% Cotton)
24% Stretch Nylon
1% Spandex

Length

Crew Length: This sock measures 25.5 cm (10.0 in) in length. The Wigwam Cool-Lite Hiker will ride just below the calf. This sock measures a little shorter than our average crew length sock.

Fit

This sock fits true to size. With the terry loop cushioning only on the bottom of the foot, this sock doesn't have a lot of extra bulk.

Construction

This sock is constructed with combination of materials designed to keep your feet cool in warm weather. These socks share many similarities to some of our favorite high performance athletic socks. The synthetic materials also give the sock long wear.

Raw Sock Data

Bottom Thickness:	1.9 mm
Bottom Thickness (compressed):	1.2 mm
Top Thickness:	0.7 mm
Top Thickness (compressed):	0.4 mm
Leg Thickness:	2.5 mm
Leg Thickness (compressed):	1.4 mm
Leg Length:	25.5 cm (10.0 in)
Leg Length (stretched):	39.0 cm (15.4 in)
Leg Width:	8.0 cm (3.1 in)
Leg Width (stretched):	16.5 cm (6.5 in)

Foot Width:	8.5 cm (3.3 in)
Foot Width (stretched):	18.0 cm (7.1 in)
Heel Reinforcement:	Yes
Toe Reinforcement:	Yes
Bottom Cushioning:	Yes
Top Cushioning:	No
Leg Cushioning:	Yes

John's Thoughts

This sock reminds me of one of my favorite athletic socks, the Wigwam Cool-Lite Pro. In many ways, it is a hiking oriented sock based on the same materials, construction and philosophy. While not a merino wool sock like I typically wear, it has much of the same soft comfort. I'm picky about my socks, especially if I'm wearing them on a long hike. If the weather is very hot, the Wigwam Cool-Lite Hiker is my first choice.

Q. What temperature range is this sock designed?
A. Your sock choice is dependent on a number of factors. Temperature is one of them but your activity is equally important. This sock is designed to be cool, so we don't recommend it in freezing weather, but for certain activities this sock is actually quite well suited for cooler weather. For example, I know someone that runs in the winter (in Wisconsin) using these socks. However, if you're activity involves sitting or standing in the cold, the mesh knit on the top of the foot and the front of the leg will not provide enough warmth.