Darn Tough VermontDarn Tough (Style 1959) Men's Hiker Quarter Midweight with Cushion Hiking Sock

I must say, I never thought of socks. Why would I? Sure! I've worked as a firefighter, paramedic, physician assistant on my feet all day, but socks are socks after all right? Of course I loved hiking, going up mountains and hills and through streams. But cloth is cloth and sure it's important to have clean dry feet for many reasons including to prevent infection and skin breakdown, but my socks before were adequate.This is what I thought probably 5 years ago or more.Since I then bought my first pair of Darn Tough socks, life has just been better. Sure, part of it was due to a career change and my first marriage which has been very happy and exciting yet peaceful. But the unsung hero of my travels has been that, with the exception of when I'm performing music and have to wear a tuxedo or a suit, all I wear during other activities are my Darn Tough socks.I have low ankle socks, I have higher longer socks. I have ones that are well padded, ones that I've treated with permethrin for when I do international hiking, and others that I'll wear with my work boots or for special activities. Some I work in the lawn while wearing, others while traversing up a large granite mountain.But regardless of the situation or what type of Darn Tough sock I'm wearing, my feet are always safe, padded, well protected and dry quickly if exposed to water. With the exception of one pair of socks that I purchased due to the aforementioned musical performances that I engage in ever so rarely, the rest of my fleet of socks all come from. Darn Tough. It's just a matter of what pair I wish to wear that day and that moment, what job there is to be done.I think it's safe to say that this company has outstanding quality control as I've not had to deal with hardly anything and the only sock that I had to get rid of was due to a momentarily particularly aggressive African Gray parrot, who must have felt that the resting pair of socks had insulted its mother and decided to produce a large hole in them while mimicking barking like a dog. He's an African Gray: if you know the parrot species, you'll understand. If you don't know the species then what I just said makes no sense, but trust me, it makes sense.I cannot recommend these highly enough and as long as the company stays in business, I will stay loyal customer without a doubt. I have bought several different product lines of theirs and all have had excellent quality control and longevity, so I assume their entire brand offerings are probably the same in high quality.I chose not to add a picture of the socks originally, since I assume anyone reading this review (you poor individual... there has to be something better you can be doing with your time, yes? Just trust me and by the socks and then get on with your day, people need you) are familiar with how socks tend to look. But if you do wonder while you wander, the socks look as they do in the description the company has provided. However, after some thought, the possibility that one of my pictures could end up on the top of the Amazon review for this item was just too sweet, too enticing for me to pass up. It also allowed me to burn even further time and stay unproductive for even longer, a win-win if there ever was one.Pictured: two several years old pair of Darn Tough tough socks of different styles, and an amateur (ham) radio to show how adventurous I must be.My best regards to any and all who have read this review, and I apologize for using your time in such a poor manner. Hopefully at least someone benefits from it, which will make it all worthwhile.Meanwhile I have succeeded in not only speaking highly about a product that I fully support and love to wear, but I've also succeeded in putting off work that I should have been doing on my house by an additional 15 minutes. So either way you look at this review, for me it was a success.

I like these socks. They fit the way I want and keep my feet dry. They feel different than traditional cotton blends, but once I got used to it, I prefer them. Wish they were cheaper, but quality costs money.

Best socks ever !

Love these socks. The extra thick padding for the soles is wonderful. And they're made in US!

Great socks!! Well built and comfortable. Hopefully they’ll last awhile. Was a huge Bombass fan, until they sold out a year ago to some cheap ass Chinese company. Now they’re more expensive and last a 3rd as long.

Really like these socks. Price is a reason for 4 stars.

Ok, so while I hate to admit this, it's true and is a testament to the traits of quality WOOL socks... Wool is somehow naturally antimicrobial. Don't ask me how it works, but I went to New Orleans Jazz Fest this year and (here comes the weird and embarrassing part) wore the SAME pair of socks for four STRAIGHT DAYS out there in the heat. And guess what! They never smelled AT ALL! Weird, I know, but true! And then there's Darn Tough Socks as a company.... The quality is extremely good, they are designed AND MADE right here in the USA, AND they have an unbelievable warranty that simply can't be beat. Yeah, I initially had a difficult time justifying paying that much for a pair of SOCKS. But, now, I understand... these ain't your old Hanes cotton tube socks! They are my go-to cycling socks, hiking socks, camping socks, or for any use where you want the added comfort, thickness, and may need extended odor free wearability. I now have more than one pair and will have absolutely zero qualms buying more in the future as the need arises. There's not another premium sock that I'll even give a casual glance after wearing DTS socks regularly over the past year. I've been told that they will shrink and to order up a size. But, I hand wash mine in the sink using Woollite, and let them air dry, and noticed no shrinkage at all. If you plan to machine wash, that's likely fine, but I'd still recommend air drying as if you throw them in the dryer with your other laundry they will likely shrink. They ARE wool after all.

Best socks I’ve owned.