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A firm favourite with our staff and customers. Darn Tough socks are comfortable, durable and ready for anything. There are loads of variations for cushioning and materials to ensure that you get the perfect sock for whatever you do in them.
Darn Tough says:
Take on everything from single track training to jeep road crushers in the smooth and ultra-lightweight fit of our redesigned ¼ running sock. Its added ankle coverage sports silky next-to-skin ribbing, with breathable flex zones in the forefoot and fatigue-zapping arch support.
Our Verdict
Darn Tough make super comfortable socks that have a comfortable seamless, fit and they have a reputation for great durability too. I love wearing mine and have found them to be the most comfortable socks for everything from walking to running and simple everyday wear. The Run 1/4 Socks are no different.
All of the Darn Tough socks use a combination of Merino Wool, Nylon and Lycra Spandex. The amounts of each material vary according to what you’d use the sock for. This means that the socks are all good for all year round use, they are antimicrobial and odour resistant. However, with more merino you get more focus on breathability and comfort for a range of conditions whereas, with a higher amount of nylon the socks wick better and dry quicker.
There are also 9 levels of cushioning from ‘Ultra-Light’ race socks through to the super thick, padded ‘Extra Cushion’. Depending on what you need or want, it is definitely worth the time thinking about which sock will best suit the activities you will be wearing them for.
- Reviewed by Basecamp Gear
Features
- Men's 1/4 socks average 5.5 in. from heel to cuff - expect them to show about 3 in. above a running sneaker.
- A performance fit means no slipping, no bunching, no blisters. Here's to focusing on your run and not your feet.
- Arch support alleviates foot fatigue and bunching for long-running comfort with zero slippage.
- Flex windows mean less material where your foot needs to move the most so nothing interferes with your stride.
- Runners enjoy Merino Wool's ability to dry quickly and move excess heat and moisture away from feet.
- Our lowest profile, ultra-lightweight yarns create zero bulk, zero itch socks that feel like a second skin.
- The “still” in Still Made in Vermont, USA is personal. We knit all our socks at our VT-based Mills - we can't imagine it any other way.
- Unconditionally Guaranteed for Life - if these aren’t the longest lasting socks you’ve ever owned, return them for another pair.
Specifications
- Medium UK 7.5 - 9 (EU 41-42.5)
- Large UK 9.5 - 11.5 (EU 43-45.5)
- Medium Weighs: 29g
- Large Weighs: 33g
Material & Construction
- No Cushion: Our no cushion Running socks offer the ultimate next-to-skin fit and ultralight comfort.
- 53% Nylon
- 40% Merino Wool
- 7% Lycra Spandex
