Darn Tough Vermont Hiker 1/4 Socks Cushion
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mat unger
> 3 dayFirst, the Amazon Size Chart button opens a window with Chest, Waist, and Arm Measurement information. If you ignore that and look at the product image that lists a SIZE CHART, youll find that XL is for US sizes 12.5 to 14.5. For someone who buys size US 12 shoes, these XL socks are too small. The length is fine but the ankle-to-heel bend is nowhere near big enough. Its almost as if they forgot to design the sock to make a 90 degree turn at the heel. I cannot recommend this product because if I go a size up to XXL, then the length is too long and there is no guarantee the ankle-to-heel will wider.
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Dukester
> 3 dayTheir lifetime warranty is great, but requires you to send the worn socks back in. For me, that amounted to another $6 charge for postage to get them replaced. I love the socks, but the initial cost plus the cost of sending damaged ones back makes them too pricey for my wallet
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Shane H
> 3 dayThese are super comfortable socks that fit perfectly. I bought mediums & I wear size 9 shoe.
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Van
> 3 dayNot the best work or hiking socks. Especially for the money. Build quality is mediocre. Theyre loose out of the box, despite being my size. It only gets worse with sweat as the day goes on. They also make my boots extremely uncomfortable. Which is important because Im in these things running around (literally) or 10 or more miles every day. My smart wools are infinitely better than these. I regret buying them.
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Joe M
> 3 dayJust great for multiple use and good compression.
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E. Wilding
10-06-2025I would bet my husband is the hardest man on his socks ever. I bought him a pair of Darn tough 3 years ago. After near daily use (Long enough to to be washed) for about 8 months he got a hole. I sent them back and received a new pair. Then after a year of near daily use he got a hole again. I sent them back and received a new pair — again! He works construction and is often out of town. He couldnt wash his Darn Tough socks like usual so he bought other socks — two 6 packs. Within 2 months he put holes in every pair from those 6 packs! Happily Weve just ordered our first 6 pack of Darn Tough socks and are thinking these will be the last socks hell ever need to buy! LOVE these socks!
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kzep
> 3 dayAfter receiving a pair of these socks for Christmas I have purchased 12 more pair and they are all I wear. They make my feet feel so good. They fit as described and wash up great. Definitely recommend for anyone that is the least bit active.
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dsbNC
> 3 dayGreat socks, been using Darn Tough socks for years! Great for hiking, camping, fishing etc!
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Athanasius
> 3 dayIve been wearing these socks since I bought a pair for hiking a year ago. Im on my feet all day long and after experiencing the comfort I bought 7 pair total. Cotton has no place in my sock drawer any more.
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Kentucky Mom
> 3 dayMy son specifically asked for these for christmas. He hikes and rides his bike a lot and loves these socks
THE ULTIMATE WORK SOCK
A sock that works as hard as you do. Our socks are the most comfortable and durable socks you"ll ever own.
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MICRO CREW HEIGHTThe micro crew is a shorter, more concise take on the traditional crew height. Peeks just above the top of a standard hiking boot. |
ULTIMATE COMFORTNo slipping, no bunching, and no blisters. The ultimate fiber for breathability and comfort in all conditions, the All Weather Performance means cool in the summer, warm in the winter. |
CUSHION DENSITYThe Work collection primarily features midweight yarns due to their versatility in all environments and ultimate protection. The entire Work category features cushion underfoot while select styles use terry loops in the leg. |
TRUE SEAMLESSUndetectable seam fusion for an ultra smooth, invisible feel. Darn Tough uses high density knitting techniques, which means there are more stitches per inch. This leads to a more comfortable, durable, great fitting sock with no added bulk. |
Sustainability
Merino Wool
Recycled Nylon
Spandex/Elastane
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| STYLE 2007 | STYLE 2001 | STYLE 2005 | STYLE 2006 | STYLE 2003 | |
| CUSHION | Cushion | Cushion | Cushion | Cushion | Full Cushion |
| HEIGHT | Micro Crew | Boot Sock | Micro Crew | Boot Sock | Over-the-Calf |
| COLOR OPTIONS | Graphite | Gravel or Sand | Gravel or Sand | Graphite | Gravel or Sand |
| MADE IN THE USA | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| COMPOSITION | 55% Merino Wool, 42% Nylon, 3% Lycra Spandex | 64% Merino Wool 33% Nylon 3% Lycra Spandex | 63% Merino Wool 33% Nylon 4% Lycra Spandex | 56% Merino Wool 41% Nylon 3% Lycra Spandex | 68% Merino Wool 28% Nylon 4% Lycra Spandex |
| CUSHION IN THE LEG | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| YARN WEIGHT | Midweight | Midweight | Midweight | Midweight | Midweight |
SOCK CAPITAL OF THE WORLD
We live and work in Northfield, Vermont. Our backyard is the perfect testing ground to make the finest Premium All Weather Performance Socks. We ski, snowboard, hike, bike and run in the most unforgiving climate in the lower 48. It is under these conditions that we design, test and manufacture our socks.
STILL MADE IN VERMONT, USA
After so many decades why do we still knit every pair of our socks here in Vermont? We don’t do it because it’s the easy thing to do—we do it because it’s the right thing to do. We do it because for us, it’s the only way to do it. There are faster and cheaper alternatives but nobody ever outsourced anything for quality.
- ONE FAMILY - We are family owned. For 40 years we’ve been knitting socks in the Green Mountains
- ONE MISSION - Darn Tough is a family-owned, American manufacturer of end-use-specific socks.
- ONE MILL - Every step of the knitting process happens right here, by us, locally, in Northfield, VT