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Darn Tough Standard Issue Mid Calf Light Sock, Black, Medium (8-9.5)

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Product details

  • Fabric type
    47% Nylon 46% Merino Wool 7% Lycra Spandex
  • Care instructions
    Adult
  • Origin
    Made in US
  • Pattern
    Black

About this item

  • Lightweight - Built light, darn comfy and super strong-substantial construction for a Lightweight, sure fit. True Seamless technology allows for an undetectable seam fusion for an Ultra-smooth, invisible feel.
  • Mid-Calf Height - A go-to, working height that’s always ready to take on more.
  • Composition - Knit with 55% Merino Wool, 42% Nylon, 3% Lycra Spandex. The fast action wicking pulls moisture away from skin, so no more sweaty, stinky socks. The soft, breathable merino wool has fast drying, all weather performance that keeps you cool in the summer and warm in the winter.
  • Guaranteed For Life - If these socks wear, tear, or develop holes, Darn Tough will replace them. No strings. No conditions.
  • Made in the USA - Every pair of socks is knit in Northfield, Vermont - the perfect testing ground for the finest premium all weather performance socks.



Product Description

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THE ULTIMATE LIFESTYLE SOCKS

The best casual and dress socks, around the home or office. Darn Tough socks are the most comfortable and durable socks you'll ever own.

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MID-CALF HEIGHT

Mid-calf is a go-to, working height that is always ready to take on more. A sock drawer staple.

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ULTIMATE COMFORT

No slipping, no bunching, and no blisters. The ultimate fiber for breathability and comfort in all conditions, the All Weather Performance means cool in the summer, warm in the winter.

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CUSHION DENSITY

The lightweight yarns used in the Lifestyle category are designed for everyday use and feature a silky, low-profile feel. Lifestyle socks with no cushion offer the standard feel for daily-use casual, and dress socks.

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TRUE SEAMLESS

Undetectable seam fusion for an ultra smooth, invisible feel. Darn Tough uses high density knitting techniques, which means there are more stitches per inch. This leads to a more comfortable, durable, great fitting sock with no added bulk.

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SUSTAINABILITY

Darn Tough aims to improve the well-being of our community by locally designing and manufacturing the most comfortable, durable, best fitting socks while continuously reducing our environmental impacts.

MATERIALS IN OUR SOCKS

Every material we use in our socks has been carefully chosen and tested to meet our rigorous durability standards. We currently use natural and synthetic fibers, and only 3 types of fiber per sock. As you’d expect, we are actively investigating and testing new fibers and yarn blends that do not appear in our current products. We’ve prioritized Merino wool throughout our product lines and our goal of producing the most responsibly made product is reflected in our commitment to the success of the Responsible Wool Standard.

Sustainability

Merino Wool

Recycled Nylon

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SOCK CAPITAL OF THE WORLD

We live and work in Northfield, Vermont. Our backyard is the perfect testing ground to make the finest Premium All Weather Performance Socks. We ski, snowboard, hike, bike and run in the most unforgiving climate in the lower 48. It is under these conditions that we design, test and manufacture our socks.

STILL MADE IN VERMONT, USA

After so many decades why do we still knit every pair of our socks here in Vermont? We don’t do it because it’s the easy thing to do—we do it because it’s the right thing to do. We do it because for us, it’s the only way to do it. There are faster and cheaper alternatives but nobody ever outsourced anything for quality.

  • ONE FAMILY - We are family owned. For 40 years we’ve been knitting socks in the Green Mountains
  • ONE MISSION - Darn Tough is a family-owned, American manufacturer of end-use-specific socks.
  • ONE MILL - Every step of the knitting process happens right here, by us, locally, in Northfield, VT

Coby & Hannah
Reviewed in the United States on October 20, 2024
I got these socks before I went to check the Himalayas. I got wool That way, I could wear them all day and not worry about my feet getting stuffy and sweaty. They worked pretty well, but weren’t the most comfortable socks I’ve ever worn. Not bad not great.
brystler
Reviewed in the United States on May 25, 2019
I love the crew no cushion socks. The inch or two taller mid-calf sock feels extra tight on my calfs. Says crew here when you select the sock, but then Amazon changes it to mid-calf at checkout. I didn't notice the bait-and-switch change Amazon did on me at checkout. When I received them I thought it was a Darn Tough product change from a few years back; nope, Darn Tough still sells the crew version, you just won't get them here.
Customer
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 16, 2019
Impressed by the quality but given how expensive these are I’m not surprised.No negatives after first wear, they fit well and are the right thickness.The lifetime guarantee was the reason I purchased these, seems like a great deal
Emily
Reviewed in the United States on December 4, 2018
I searched Amazon for “darn tough women’s black socks” and found this product. Blissfully forgetting that articles of clothing are a product of the patriarchy, I purchased a size M because after all, I’m a women’s 7.5-9.5. The socks came. They are my sixth pair of Darn Tough socks, and I instantly realized that they were a men’s size. Unfortunately, I needed any pair of warm black socks more than I needed to affirm my dignity, so I have worn them and will store them for situations that call for big socks. I’ve already purchased another pair (size S this time), but what I really want is to live in a world where men’s socks and women’s socks are labeled appropriately. I hope that someday a man purchases a pair of socks online only to realize that he’s accidentally purchased a pair of women’s socks that were not described as such. It is yet another indignity that modern women suffer, and it pains me to support the way this product is advertised. If Darn Tough socks were not quite so delightful, I would boycott this product altogether.
MC
Reviewed in Canada on June 8, 2017
They are very comfortable. Fit is good. I haven't noticed any issues. I'm just wondering how they will do in terms of lifespan but good so far.
Customer
Reviewed in the United States on May 26, 2017
Best pair of socks I've used. Excellent durability and wicks moisture away great. I phased out my fits and darn toughs for these (I have 16 pairs now)
Lee Thompson
Reviewed in the United States on March 1, 2017
These are undeniably the best socks I've ever had. Over the past 2 years, I have gradually replaced all the socks in my collection with Darn Tough socks, and I can never go back. And the comfort LASTS, it is impossible for me to tell the difference between my Darn Toughs that are 2 years old vs 1 month old. Plus, the blisters and discomfort of breaking in new shoes is totally a thing of the past with these socks. And their unconditional lifetime guarantee is amazing. From their website: "In a nutshell, if you wear a hole in them, we will replace them free of charge, for life."
Tofuamazon
Reviewed in Canada on January 24, 2017
High quality straight forward work socks.
martin
Reviewed in Canada on January 22, 2017
Great sox, so comfortable.
Jorge
Reviewed in Canada on January 17, 2017
I bought two pairs the same size, however this pair is quite a bit tighter. Prefer the Crew Sock Cushion much more.
Karla K Mccamish
Reviewed in the United States on April 22, 2016
If I were a sock salesman, this is the only brand that I would recommend. I have used up a lot of socks running and hiking. These babies really last and are the best quality.
Bill Mallard
Reviewed in the United States on November 10, 2015
I actually bought one of those packs on amazon that lets you purchase 6 socks for 18 bucks. I was thinking how bad can it be? Well, after every single pair developed holes in it after 2-3 days of use, I was sold on the Darn Tough Vermont socks. They're not just more durable, they're more comfortable. I never knew it was such an amazing feeling. My advice to anyone out there is to just try one of these and one pack of the cheapo socks. You'll feel the difference!
JD
Reviewed in the United States on May 18, 2014
They seem like they'll live up to their name. I'd prefer a softer sock, but would sacrifice that to have the socks last longer. They fit well, and are fairly long tp provide warmth
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