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    Filthy2123ozjunkie
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    Joined: 21 Jan 2013

    @Crit_Obs:

    I’m about to grab a dozen or so pairs of Darn Tough but a bit unsure as to which type to go for: is there some rule like ”the higher the merinowool content the better”, or are there unique advantages with their models that have only like 50% wool and the rest synthetics? I’m sticking in the lighweight to medium weight category and these socks will be mainly but not exclusively for warm to hot weather use.

    Any pointers from those at a more advanced level of sockmanship greatly appreciated.

    @Crit_Obs sorry just saw this. Go for the non-padded for hot weather use. Lightweight. Been wearing Darn Tough work socks for the past too weeks and they are the most comfortable socks I have ever owned. I love them! Even when it is hot they aren't hotter than cotton and the don't slide down. Best socks I have ever tried.  I am inclined to say I like Darn Tough better than Smartwool after field testing them for the past 2 weeks for personal use and at work. The padded ones even make uncomfortable shoes more comfortable.

    last edited by 22 Apr 2018, 01:13 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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      mikebarhoot
      Iron Heart Deity
      Joined: 15 Dec 2015

      1st pr of cotton. non wool socks i’ve had in many a moon. i hate em. except theyre blaze orange, and have skulls on em. form begets function.  in this case.

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        mikebarhoot
        Iron Heart Deity
        Joined: 15 Dec 2015

        @gaseousclay:

        How tough are Darn Tough socks? The single issue I have with socks is that they invariably develop toe holes. I've had to throw out several pairs as a result and it drives me nuts.

        tough. my oldest prs are 8+ years and counting. i wear the light weight mid calf boot type. $20 USD.

        I’d recommending getting a pr from REI or Amazon and trying them.

        and damn Mike. nice scores!

        last edited by 22 Apr 2018, 06:51 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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          Crit_Obs
          Joined: 20 Oct 2017

          @Filthy:

          sorry just saw this. Go for the non-padded for hot weather use. Lightweight. Been wearing Darn Tough work socks for the past too weeks and they are the most comfortable socks I have ever owned. I love them! Even when it is hot they aren't hotter than cotton and the don't slide down. Best socks I have ever tried.  I am inclined to say I like Darn Tough better than Smartwool after field testing them for the past 2 weeks for personal use and at work. The padded ones even make uncomfortable shoes more comfortable.

          Thanks for the reply, @Filthy ! I went ahead and purchased a dozen pairs of their lighter variety for the warm months and like them a lot so far. 😎

          last edited by 22 Apr 2018, 08:47 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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            Giles
            IHUK Crew
            Joined: 22 Sept 2009

            @mikebarhoot:

            Nice Scarpas

            "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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              rocket
              Joined: 6 Jan 2011

              ^fanboy…

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              R.I.P. Geo

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                gaseousclay
                Joined: 4 Nov 2016

                @mikebarhoot:

                @gaseousclay:

                How tough are Darn Tough socks? The single issue I have with socks is that they invariably develop toe holes. I've had to throw out several pairs as a result and it drives me nuts.

                tough. my oldest prs are 8+ years and counting. i wear the light weight mid calf boot type. $20 USD.

                I’d recommending getting a pr from REI or Amazon and trying them.

                think i'll do that. I usually wear mid calf socks when wearing my boots and during the winter months, sadly every single pair of my Anonymousism socks got the dreaded toe hole. I have two pairs of Beams+ socks that have held up remarkably well, but those fit really tight.

                WTB:
                IHSH-129 size L (blue)
                IHSH-19

                last edited by 23 Apr 2018, 13:43 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                  Filthy2123ozjunkie
                  見習いボスー
                  Joined: 21 Jan 2013

                  I think these Darn Tough are my most favorite. It's hot but my feet aren't sweaty.

                  last edited by 3 May 2018, 16:27 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                    Isogorth
                    Raw and Unwashed
                    Joined: 19 Jul 2014

                    From left to right:

                    Viberg, Solmates, Darn tough and Thurlo. Plus 2 new pairs of Darn Tough

                    last edited by 14 May 2018, 17:07 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                      mikebarhoot
                      Iron Heart Deity
                      Joined: 15 Dec 2015

                      last edited by 19 Aug 2018, 14:37 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                        Stuart.T
                        Raw and Unwashed
                        Joined: 21 Sept 2017

                        UES, Chup, Chup, Chup…etc

                        last edited by 24 Sept 2018, 21:53 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                          cosmic55
                          Raw and Unwashed
                          Joined: 29 Jan 2018

                          I have a pair of Darn Tough which are the best socks I have tried so far. I was just wondering how the likes of Chup compare?

                          I like the designs Chup produce but do they compare in quality and comfort to Darn Tough?

                          last edited by 16 Nov 2018, 14:08 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                            motojobobo
                            啓蒙家
                            Joined: 22 Aug 2015

                            @cosmic55:

                            I have a pair of Darn Tough which are the best socks I have tried so far. I was just wondering how the likes of Chup compare?

                            I like the designs Chup produce but do they compare in quality and comfort to Darn Tough?

                            I share this same doubt. Never owned Chups, love Darn Tough but interested in Chup’s cool designs. I believe I read somewhere that Chup were tight to put on/take off.

                            Also, how does Chup compare with Thunder Love?

                            The journey is the objective.

                            last edited by 16 Nov 2018, 14:39 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                              cosmic55
                              Raw and Unwashed
                              Joined: 29 Jan 2018

                              @motojobobo:

                              @cosmic55:

                              I have a pair of Darn Tough which are the best socks I have tried so far. I was just wondering how the likes of Chup compare?

                              I like the designs Chup produce but do they compare in quality and comfort to Darn Tough?

                              I share this same doubt. Never owned Chups, love Darn Tough but interested in Chup’s cool designs. I believe I read somewhere that Chup were tight to put on/take off.

                              Also, how does Chup compare with Thunder Love?

                              I think Chups designs are better than Darn Tough but then again Darn Tough are primarily hiking/outdoor socks.

                              I like the look of Thunders Love too, the only thing that puts me off is that they are cotton and not wool. Not sure how important that is but I definitely find Merino nice to wear.

                              I have a pair of Tenderfoot socks which are nice but have shrunk to the point I can barely get them on now.

                              last edited by 16 Nov 2018, 14:49 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
                              • neph93N
                                neph93
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                                Joined: 18 Aug 2014

                                Gentlemen, no experience with Darn Tough but I own numerous pairs of Chup and two pairs of Thunders Love.

                                The Thunders Love are cotton heavy in the blend so very soft and comfortable to put on but they stretch a lot and retain moisture. This means they work fine as day socks but I wouldn’t work in them. After one day in hot weather or heavy boots I change them. So I mostly use them in the evening or if I’m going somewhere nice where I have to go without boots/shoes (Norway is like Japan, no shoes indoors).

                                Chup have a range of blends. With the exception of the wool blends they are tight snd time consuming to put on. This is mostly a function of the heel design which makes for a very well fitted sock when it is on your foot, but a bit of an operation to get it there. The major bonus is that the blends are fantastic when it comes to hitting the sweetspot of warmth/comfort/moisture wicking. There is always enough acrylic or wool that they keep their shape beautifully. The patterns are incredible.

                                I far prefer Chup as the major drawback is outweighed by the many plusses. That being said, my everyday sock is the IH Engineer/work boot sock. All the initial comfort and ease of use that TL have, all the durability and long term comfort of Chup. Ridiculously hardwearing. Just very boring to look at [emoji1]

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                                  cosmic55
                                  Raw and Unwashed
                                  Joined: 29 Jan 2018

                                  Thanks for that.

                                  The fact that Chup are tight to get on could be a problem as i’m UK 11

                                  I agree, that’s the draw with the Chup socks, the patterns are great.

                                  Darn Tough feel great on, wick moisture well and seem to keep the temperature just right but like the Iron Heart socks they just look a bit boring!

                                  Oh well boring but functional might be the way to go.

                                  last edited by 17 Nov 2018, 20:10 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
                                  • Matty123M
                                    Matty123
                                    Raw and Unwashed
                                    Joined: 4 Apr 2017

                                    Smart wool, fitsok, darn tough. I use different weights of merino blend year round

                                    Maybe so. Maybe not

                                    last edited by 18 Nov 2018, 03:38 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                                      cosmic55
                                      Raw and Unwashed
                                      Joined: 29 Jan 2018

                                      Do you find all 3 comparable in quality and comfort?

                                      Smartwool are much more readily available in the UK but don’t have the lifetime warranty like darn tough.

                                      They seem decent though

                                      last edited by 18 Nov 2018, 19:57 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
                                      • emceeQE
                                        emceeQ
                                        啓蒙家
                                        Joined: 11 Jan 2012

                                        I've worked in all 3 and have found darn tough to be the most durable by a mile…

                                        Also, recently had to use their warranty and it was a totally painless/easy process...

                                        last edited by 18 Nov 2018, 20:16 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
                                        • Matty123M
                                          Matty123
                                          Raw and Unwashed
                                          Joined: 4 Apr 2017

                                          Surprisingly The darn tough I have don’t wick sweat away as well as smartwool or the fitsok. But they are very durable. For the money fitsok really impresses me. Massdrop.com has 3 packs for 19 USD on 3 different styles. But I think smartwool is my favorite.

                                          @cosmic55:

                                          Do you find all 3 comparable in quality and comfort?

                                          Smartwool are much more readily available in the UK but don’t have the lifetime warranty like darn tough.

                                          They seem decent though

                                          Maybe so. Maybe not

                                          last edited by 19 Nov 2018, 02:52 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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