Certain things get circle jerked, but im gonna keep stroking it for darn tough socks. I started wearing them almost a decade ago, literally daily, and I swear I have only purchased maybe 20 pairs max (I think its around 15 tho) in that time. They last forever.
Ya my mom asked me why I would buy expensive socks and I told her, “I don’t have to buy socks ever again for the rest of my life. They have a lifetime guarantee and can be replaced when damaged.” She thought about that then said it would be a good gift for my step dad.
I own 18 pairs of darn tough socks! I just sent 7 pairs back last month and received 7 brand new ones! I never have to buy another pair of socks again!
Wait a second. I get the value of a lifetime warranty is quite something, but these socks are $20+ a pair. That seems crazy. I paid that for a 6 pack of adidas socks I've been wearing for 10 years and maybe worn 1 pair out.
Edit: Ya'll convinced me. I'm gonna look at getting a pair of darn toughs to give'em a try. I appreciate all the comments.
The most comfortable socks I have ever owned, and they make different cushion patterns and thicknesses for basically whatever way you prefer. Cotton/Poly socks feel like sandpaper to my feet now
I never thought I'd care about socks until I got a pair of nice Patagonia merino socks about ten years ago. Now almost all my socks are wool. It's a huge difference
They are great socks, I started wearing them until I found smartwool. I wish they were as durable as darn tough, but my feet get hot and sweat. Smartwool are much cooler but don't last nearly as long. I think i've only gotten 1 hole in a darn tough sock, my smart wools have probably have 4 now after about 4 years. I think the darn tough I actually caught a nail coming up from a wooden floor too.
I would say no, at least they should wick moisture better than regular cotton. They are a bit thicker than most so maybe more insulation. My feet just get sweaty and I think the smartwool are a bit thinner. Wool tends to help socks wick moisture better, and keep them from smelling as well. The nylon I think helps them dry faster too. I haven't worn regular cotton socks or boxers in years, and i could never be convinced to go back. I've been slowly switching away from cotton tshirts as well.
I own maybe 10 pairs and it’s 99.9% of what I wear for socks. Occasionally I’ll wear smart wool, or some cozier Icelandic wool socks in deep winter, but the Darn Toughs are the best by far. So worth the money.
I've tried a lot and done a lot of hiking. I don't live in the US so the prices for them are even higher. Darn toughs are fantastic, most of my family uses them now too and everyone here moves around a lot, working with forestry or just walking a lot.
If I can I will keep buying darn toughs til the day I die.
I’ve owned Darn Tough socks for several years now and can attest to the good build quality, but unfortunately they are just too narrow and tight for me. I recently switched to some toe socks from Creepers, and although they are not built darn tough, they are definitely much more comfortable for me. If only DT would make toe socks themselves…
Darn Tough acknowledged they are narrow, which they spun into a business: https://wideopensocks.com/ I just bought my first pair 3 months ago, and its size is fantastic compared to the narrow DT sock. They don't have alot of options though, probably not enough business to drive item type diversity yet.
That’s great. It’s a shame the only thing my current toe socks are missing (over the calf option) is also missing for this brand. I’ll definitely keep an eye out though.
I've got three pairs, I rotate through them every day wearing slip-ons shoes or boots, and occasionally just walking around in just my socks. Amazon history says I bought them in 2018 and they all look basically new - no wear, no thinning, no holes. Still are tight too, no saggyness or loose threads.
Sure, say what you will, but I bought 8 pairs about 12 years and 4 are still in great shape and the other 4 pairs were replaced by warranty after daily wear.
good summer and hiking socks, but give me Smartwool any day for snowsports. darn tough just can't hold up first to last chair, I normally have to swap halfway through the day
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u/koolaid_chemist 7d ago
Reddit darn tough circle jerk time?