The Icebreaker Women's Ski+ Light Cushion Over-The-Calf Socks are precision-engineered for skiers and snowboarders who demand premium warmth without excess bulk. Crafted from a durable merino wool blend, these socks feature an anatomical left/right fit, targeted light cushioning for shin and heel protection, and advanced moisture-wicking zones. They are the perfect companion for keeping your feet dry, warm, and blister-free inside well-fitted or custom ski boots from the first chair to the final descent.

​Specs & Features

​Technical Specs

• ​Model Code: IB0A573L
• ​Height: Over the Calf (OTC) - rises above the ski boot collar to prevent chafing.
• ​Cushioning: Light (strategic, low-profile padding along the shin, heel, and forefoot).
• ​Material Composition: Premium Merino Wool Blend (interwoven with Nylon for durability and LYCRA® for active stretch and shape retention).
• ​Fit: Women's specific anatomical Left/Right design.

​Key Features

• ​Targeted Shin Protection: Light padding along the front of the leg absorbs impact and prevents "shin bang" from rigid boot tongues without altering the fit of your boot.
• ​Anatomical Construction: Asymmetrical left and right mapping ensures a seamless, precision fit that eliminates bunching, wrinkling, and blistering.
• ​Seamless Toe Box: A smooth toe closure prevents cold spots and painful friction over the top of the toes.
• ​Breathable Instep: Strategically mapped ventilation panels over the arch release excess heat and vapor to keep feet completely dry.
• ​Secure Support Zones: Elasticated ankle, Achilles, and instep support zones lock the sock in place during aggressive carves and dynamic movements.

​Care Instructions

​Maintain the elasticity, loft, and odor resistance of your merino ski socks with these guidelines:

• ​Wash: Machine wash on a cold or warm gentle cycle. Always wash inside out.
• ​Detergent: Use a mild or wool-specific liquid detergent. Never use fabric softeners, as they coat the natural fibers, trap moisture, and destroy the wool's insulating properties.
• ​Bleaching: Do not bleach.
• ​Drying: Tumble dry on a low heat setting or line dry in the shade.
• ​Ironing/Dry Cleaning: Do not iron. Do not dry clean.

​X-Boundaries Professional Tips

• ​The Custom Boot Companion: If you have heat-molded liners or a low-volume, high-performance ski boot, a "Light" cushion sock is precisely what you need. Medium or Heavy socks can cut off circulation in tight boots, which actually makes your feet colder. These provide warmth purely through the merino fibers rather than bulky thickness.
• ​Mind the Gap: When dressing for the mountain, pull your thermal base layer pants down just far enough to meet the top of this over-the-calf sock. Never tuck your pants into the sock or overlap them inside the boot; the resulting seam ridge will create immense pain on your shins when leaning forward.
• ​Wash to Fluff: Always wash these inside out. This flushes trapped sweat and skin cells out of the inner terry-loop padding, allowing the light cushioning to "fluff" back up and retain its shock-absorbing properties for your next trip.