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SmartWool PhD Outdoor Light Micro Sock
What are the various distinctions between the "ultra light"...
By Colin McPhillips
Ranked #466 - Running Socks
July 21, 2010
What are the various distinctions between the "ultra light" and "light", and "micro" and "mini" in the "outdoor" collection? Is there really a noticeable difference between a light sock and an ultralight?
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By Sandy Brown
Ranked #12 - Running Socks
May 8, 2011
On most Smartwool socks, Ultralight will have NO cushioning (extra terry loops on the inside). Light will have some cushioning in the toe and heel. Midweight will have more cush throughout. Micro is below the ankle bone, mini covers it and "crew" is mid-calf.
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By Gabe H.
Ranked #368 - Running Socks
July 22, 2010
there is a difference in thickness. i use light for some shoes, and ultra light for tighter fitting shoes/more precise shoes. you can also increase cushioning by going to a normal thickness sock as opposed to ultralight assuming your shoe fit will allow it. generally if yuou need an ultralight sock you know it because you are trying to accomodate a specific shoe fit (like in a big wall trad/aid climbing shoe as an example). also, sometimes mini or micro refer to the height of the sock on your ankle as opposed to thickness.. cheers
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