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    • gaseousclayG
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      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

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      • Filthy2123ozjunkieF
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        I think these Darn Tough are my most favorite. It's hot but my feet aren't sweaty.

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          From left to right:

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

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          • mikebarhootM
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            • Stuart.TS
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              UES, Chup, Chup, Chup…etc

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                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?

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                • motojoboboM
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                  @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.

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                    @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.

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                    • neph93N
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                      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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                        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.

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                        • Matty123M
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                          Smart wool, fitsok, darn tough. I use different weights of merino blend year round

                          Maybe so. Maybe not

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                            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

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                            • emceeQE
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                              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...

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                              • Matty123M
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                                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

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                                • gaseousclayG
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                                  Another mark against Anonymousism, I was putting on my pair this morning and as I was pulling them up over my heel I heard a ripping sound. Now i've got a heel hole in addition to a toe hole. worst brand ever.

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

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                                    Not good! Were they fairly new?

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                                    • guiltypartyG
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                                      Yeah I've noticed that the majority of my Anonymous Ism have holes in them. They have certain style that are more durable but compared to Chup, they are definitely inferior.

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                                      • gaseousclayG
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                                        Not good! Were they fairly new?

                                        no. they're about 1-1.5 yrs old. I had about 4-5 pairs of Anonymousism and am now down to 1 pair because I had to throw the others ones out. I'll be spending my money on smart wool and/or darn tough in the future.

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

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                                          @gaseousclay:

                                          @cosmic55:

                                          Not good! Were they fairly new?

                                          no. they're about 1-1.5 yrs old. I had about 4-5 pairs of Anonymousism and am now down to 1 pair because I had to throw the others ones out. I'll be spending my money on smart wool and/or darn tough in the future.

                                          Good to know. Might give them a miss then.

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                                          • neph93N
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                                            I find Chup to be relatively hard-wearing, especially the cotton/acrylic blends. The two pairs of wool blend I have developed holes after a while but that is to be expected. Thinnish wool on Scandinavian hard wood floors is a lethal combo. The other pairs have zero holes and some are three years old and well worn.

                                            My IH socks are in heavy rotation and my very oldest pair (four years) have just developed their first little hole.

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