Darn Tough VermontDarn Tough Men's (Style 1972) Light Hiker Micro Crew Lightweight with Cushion Sock

After a year, these seem like great socks. They are made of 54% nylon and 43% merino wool. I’ve worn them in some pretty demanding conditions; particularly hiking (in hiking boots, not running shoes) on steep trails, in rain, and in hot humid weather. They’re thin, and provide just the right amount of cushion and breathability in hot weather. For cooler weather I prefer the DT mid weights.Not much else to say. DT socks are pretty darned expensive, but they’re holding up better than my Lorpen socks have under similar conditions. I’ve found my new brand of socks.

I'm not going to lie, when I bought these, I bought three for a thru hike and thought to myself, "Do I really need to be spending this much money PER sock???" The answer is a resounding yes, they are worth every penny. These socks are durable enough that I've noticed no wear and tear, and they've been with me through many backpacking and hiking trips (probably close to 200 miles at this point?). You can definitely wear these socks for multiple days in a row and not feel as if they are gross or smelly (thank you merino wool).These are lighter than other hiking socks, so they dry a lot faster than I'm used to compared to a higher wool percentage. You might find as a result that they aren't as thick or plush as you're used to in other hiking socks, but they are cushioned enough for my feet for sure. I actively advocate for these socks in my real life, so I'm bringing that to you guys too.

Got those as a recommendation from a friend to test against Wrightsocks, which never got me a single blister, but are hard to dry when washed in the backcountryat low temperatures. Took these on a few local hikes where they performed well. The big multi day test us still outstanding.

Buddy of mine was wearing some with his Crocs. I asked what kind and he said Darn Tough. He sold me on them especially with their lifetime warranty. I’m a picky sock person. I usually get 2 other name brands that are all smartwool. I like those too but my next pair of socks will be another pair of Darn Tough.

Best socks I’ve ever owned. They last for years and are extremely comfortable.

...but the large is not quite large enough for my size 12 feet

I love these socks. I’ve worn these > 100 times and they are still like new. Great for every day, bud also hunting. I invested in 20 pairs. I think I am set for life.

Great socks, feet stayed dry even when hiking in 85° weather for hours.