Darn Tough Socks are good.

They’re really good.

We first came across them through Land & Wave, THEN we started using them in our Mountain Rescue Team.

Darn Tough Socks are excellent at supporting Mountain Rescue teams in the UK.

We’re part of Aberglaslyn Mountain Rescue Team, we get given some socks by Darn Tough – we buy loads more.

Everyone that’s bought them, loves them.

Most people in the team are wearing the Hiker Midweight and the Mountaineering Heavyweight.

Wearing Darn Tough Socks

Some friends of ours really loved Darn Tough Socks and convinced us that we needed some as well.

Darn Tough Socks are not cheap – we probably needed the ‘lifetime guarantee’ to convince us to buy some.

Darn Tough Socks are fun to look at, they have loads of cool designs – from ‘standard’ hill walking to jazzy patterns and colours.

We think Darn Tough Socks are a little warmer than other socks – the knit seems a bit denser, they feel like they’ll last a long time but you might consider wearing ‘lighter’ socks than you might usually.

We have some strange shaped feet in our Mountain Rescue team and everyone is really happy with the fit and comfort.

Durability, Quality, Sustainability

Darn Tough Socks are still (all) made in Vermont in the USA – traceability will never be an issue.

Darn Tough ONLY make socks – socks centred around “Comfort, Durability, and Fit, ensuring your socks offer the highest quality for life, and every day after”.

The socks tighten up a bit after a cool machine wash = but they soon relax again

They NEVER sag or lose calf traction.

The socks are guaranteed for LIFE, which (we think) means you might never need to buy another pair of socks ever again.

https://darntough.uk/pages/our-unconditional-lifetime-guarantee

“If these aren’t the longest lasting socks you’ve ever owned, you can return them to us for another pair”.

Technical Stuff

Darn Tough Socks are knitted from Merino Wool.

Merino Wool is the world’s most versatile performance fabric. It comes from high-elevation areas in New Zealand and Australia where Merino sheep run wild.

Under a microscope, merino fibres measure half as thick as human hairs but are twice as resilient, capable of being twisted up to 20,000 times without breaking.

The inherent power of Merino Wool is its ability to stretch, thanks to natural crimps in its fibres. These creases, or folds, coil together to create Merino Wool’s elastic-like core, giving it a reflexive memory that snaps back into place during and after rigorous activity.

Compared to other sock materials – Merino Wool is used because its wildly durable, temperature regulating, and silky smooth on your skin.

Darn Tough Socks – Company and Values

“To make the world’s best socks, here in Vermont, USA, and stand behind them unconditionally. Our values are even simpler – We value families. We value differences. We are direct, straightforward, and truthful. We value honesty and a hard day’s work. We are penny foolish and pound wise. We are tough, independent, and respectful. We wear it on our sleeves. We are authentic. We have yet to produce our best sock”.

Mission

“To make the world’s best socks, here in Vermont, USA, and back them with our Unconditional Lifetime Guarantee”.

Darn Tough Socks are an intelligent investment, they’re not cheap – but they are good value.

We’re happy to pay a little extra for socks that are made sustainably and ethically.

They’re just SUCH good socks.

Pros

• Great durability and design
• LIFE time guarantee
• Excellent comfort and warmth
• Made in Vermont, USA – no one is exploited to make these socks.

Cons

• Not absolutely the cheapest

If you’re in the mountains loads, especially for work, and you’re looking for socks that will look after you and last a while, Darn Tough Socks are for you.

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