Submitted by Highwayman1717 t3_ygkvoe in BuyItForLife
agentvulva t1_iu9nd20 wrote
Reply to comment by No-Jackfruit-5216 in Switching to all Darn Tough socks: How many pairs, what kinds? by Highwayman1717
I will EXPLAIN why DARN TOUGH are terrible - it is really simple actually. They are terrible because they are using WAY too much synthetic material. Polymers serve a few basic purposes in socks. The first reason to use polymers is increase lifespan of the sock because it's more long-lasting than organic materials. The second reason is for water absorbtion, it deals with sweat and liquids better because it's less absorbive of liquids.
The problem with DARN TOUGH is they are going with a waaaay to high polymer to cotton ratio, so the material cannot breathe. They are TERRIBLE socks do not buy them under any circumstances, your feet cannot breathe. If they increased the cotton ratio to 60-70% of the sock then they might be worthy of consideration, otherwise, in the current form they are worthless.
You will find yourself having feet problems on long walks, and getting foot diseases, because your feet will be unable to breathe. No professionals use them, they literally make all their sales probably from trolling people on reddit and convincing people they are worthy socks that deserve your time and budget, when they are a 100% troll product.
magnalbatross t1_iu9p7tf wrote
You keep saying cotton.
Darn Tough socks are made with wool.
Wool is different than cotton.
agentvulva t1_iu9pvvw wrote
it doesn't matter the same rule applies to wool or cotton. the most important thing is you need a baseline of 60% organic material. If you start to reduce this in favor of synthetic material then the socks can no longer breathe properly.
full merino would also be tricky because the wool would wear out after about 6 months of heavy usage and you would get holes in your socks quicker.
magnalbatross t1_iu9s4p0 wrote
With as much respect as I can muster:
If you don't know the differences between cotton and wool then I have very little faith in your opinion on the subject.
Jrud1990 t1_iuawqjq wrote
It honestly looks like a competing brand trying to talk shit about another or some troll. Notice how they caps lock the brand and only the brand. They've done it in previous posts as well. Seems sketchy.
Avaylon t1_iudf740 wrote
Apparently Darn Tough Socks has a "troll army" downvoting agentvulva. I didn't know we were part of the troll army. Did we get drafted? Are y'all getting paid? LMFAO
oeco123 t1_iuf5gc4 wrote
We’re all shills.
SHILLS I TELLS YA!
CourageMesAmies t1_iuf2cdm wrote
lol probably smartwool. I hate their socks because every pair I had only lasted one winter.
chocolatechoux t1_iukalsp wrote
Oh hey same boat. I bought smart wool and darn tough socks at the same time. Already had the smart wool develop holes but all the darn tough are working just fine.
thatsmokinbaker t1_iu9wwzt wrote
Well said.
Andyb1000 t1_iu9pek6 wrote
I don’t think any Darn Tough use cotton in there construction, I just randomly chose a dress sock and the composition is:
Materials: 63% Merino Wool 35% Nylon 2% Lycra Spandex
How much nylon and spandex is too much and what percentage of this should be changed to cotton?
Are you suggesting they also reduce the Merino wool content as well?
agentvulva t1_iu9q3ye wrote
it doesnt matter wool or cotton, the baseline should be minimum 60% otherwise the socks cannot breathe. Merino is great but not when you go for full on 37% polymers with it.
DoctorCIS t1_iua1v29 wrote
They said 63%, then you said they need to be 60% at least. So doesn't that mean that they have enough to meet your standards?
Doc_Blunt t1_iua7gx9 wrote
Yes!
Andyb1000 t1_iu9qi6a wrote
And where did you get your textile / materials science engineering degree from? Or is this just on of your reckons?
I’d more likely trust Big Wool than a random Redditor.
ailee43 t1_iuavqad wrote
63 is more than 60....
jenofindy t1_iuc2b64 wrote
#math
Edit: TIL that typing a hashtag makes text bigger. The more you know 🌈
chloe_1218 t1_iue2p0w wrote
You should not be commenting on this subject if a) you cannot do simple math (100%-63% is not 37% but nice try) and b) you don’t actually read the comments you’re replying to.
Necessary-Mission443 t1_iua1ovc wrote
Tons of hikers and backpackers use them on a daily basis. I’ve personally done multi-day backpacking trips wearing darn tough and never had foot problems or blisters.
Von_Lehmann t1_iu9yisw wrote
What the fuck lmao
Von_Lehmann t1_iu9yjk8 wrote
What the fuck lmao
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