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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:
Backpack space comes at a premium, but you won’t have to sacrifice premium comfort with our women’s quarter hiking socks. Redesigned with athlete and customer input, we upgraded these Merino Wool shorties for the best fit, flex and feel. So, whether you’re staring at mile 1 or mile 2661.4, the targeted Achilles cushion, reinforced forefoot and single-ply cuffs in these best women’s hiking socks won’t even bat an eye.
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
- Women's 1/4 socks average 5.5 in. from heel to cuff - expect them to show about 3 in. above a low hiking shoe.
- A performance fit means no slipping, no bunching, no blisters for peak hiking comfort.
- We close every toe seam using our True Seamless™ Toe technology for an ultra smooth, undetectable feel.
- Reinforced footbed and Achilles cushion improves the comfort of our socks and helps them last longer.
- Merino Wool is at home on the trail, naturally moving moisture to keep feet fresh and dry in all weather.
- Our all-season weight, midweight socks thermoregulate to wrap feet in steady comfort when temperatures change.
- 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
- Small UK 2.5 - 4.5 (EU 35-38)
- Medium UK 5-7 (EU 38-41)
- Medium Weighs: 60g
Material & Construction
- Cushion: These hiking 1/4 socks feature soft terry loops underfoot and targeted protection over the ankle and Achilles.
- 59% Merino Wool
- 39% Nylon
- 2% Lycra Spandex
