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weredev t1_j73spuz wrote

No Darn Tough?

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bigbre04 t1_j74itdo wrote

They are the best. I am slowly phasing out my cotton socks for work. I wear rubber boots all day. Darn Tough are the best.

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Dvaone t1_j74jc0i wrote

I didn't slowly phase mine out, I broke down and bought 14 pair of darn Tough. I had my first pair fail a couple weeks ago. I haven't even opened all of mine yet, have about 8 pair in rotation

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Kairenne t1_j755fte wrote

How long have you had them?

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Dvaone t1_j756yjw wrote

A few years. Much longer than the cheap Walmart socks I burn through in 6 months

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vespula_rufa t1_j77394i wrote

Maybe if you want lasting wool socks with a warranty, but I'm not very happy with the fit. Icebreaker wool socks with anatomic fit (for left and right foot) are in a completely different league and oh so comfortable that I don't mind that they don't come with a warranty. They still last a very long time if you don't wash them too often.

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bigbre04 t1_j774220 wrote

I will try some icebreakers. I have never worn a "footed" sock. Honestly Darn Tough socks are really spectacular for comfort and last a long long time. I have several pairs that are over 4 years old and going strong!

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vespula_rufa t1_j776bae wrote

Perhaps it depends on what you use them for. Darn Tough socks are probably amazing for wearing in work boots. I use Icebreaker for hiking, running and backcountry skiing. I have three pairs. The oldest is six years old and has been on around 50 skiing trips. Still going strong.

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Testingthelimits0920 t1_j76z2r5 wrote

Don’t forget they are made in Vermont! The factory sales are worth making the trip.

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Walton1993 OP t1_j73u481 wrote

Thought about it. I’ll eventually try them.

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yParticle t1_j73z90k wrote

In my experience, Darn Tough do not fall under the "super soft" category you were going for. They're legitimately durable tho.

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Walton1993 OP t1_j73zk5a wrote

Yeah I wanted something really comfortable, I wear steel toe boots 12 hours a day for work.

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complywood t1_j74tlvi wrote

I've tried Darn Tough, Farm to Feet, and Cloudline. I found Farm to Feet the most comfortable, although my Cloudline order came with a nice handwritten note, and they were really nice and easy to work with when I had to return a wool base layer I bought from them (a gift, it didn't fit the recipient well).

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ButtMassager t1_j79mdqi wrote

Just get the fully cushioned ones, they're super soft.

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syspig t1_j745kcs wrote

Sign up at GoBros - they have the best Darn Tough sales and they're pretty routine.

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