The Alternate Stitch

Orange socks being washed in a machine
Sock 101 ·
How to Wash Merino Wool Socks
by Jennifer Hastings

It’s fair to say we have sock care down to a science. If you’re standing by the laundry wondering how to wash Merino Wool socks, you’ve come to the right place. We wash a lot of socks at Darn Tough – over 330 laundry loads a day

Runner in Darn Tough socks running alongside Sheep
The History of Merino Wool, From Flock to Sock
by Darn Tough Vermont

The Merino Wool story is full of top-notch historical characters and plot twists (steal a sheep and get beheaded on order of the King, oh my!). So we’ll do our best to condense the tale of how we went from wild sheep running the hills to our current and future source of naturally warm and moisture-controlling fabric.

Man standing near a tree in Darn Tough Willoughby Micro Crew Hiking Socks
Do I Need Sock Liners for Hiking?
by Michael Seigies
In this post we discuss the pros and cons of liner socks to help you determine your best footwear system. Spoiler: You don't need liners if you have the right sock and shoe combo. So let’s dive in…
POV shot of someone's feet in Darn Tough Edge Ski socks with mountains in the background
How to Choose the Right Socks for Skiing and Snowboarding
by Darn Tough Vermont
From boots to helmet, by the time you get on the mountain, it could seem like you’re swimming in gear. You might be wondering; do I need ski socks? Or maybe, what are the best ski socks?
How to Guarantee a Sock for Life (Unconditionally)
How to Guarantee a Sock for Life (Unconditionally)
by Darn Tough Vermont

We get a decent stream of mail and comments asking how can we possibly offer an Unconditional Lifetime Guarantee on our socks. This is how we make the magic happen.

Two people sitting on some hay in Darn Tough Hiking Socks
To Cushion or Not Too Cushioned: A Sock Cushioning Debate
by Darn Tough Vermont

In this post we’ll break down what sock cushion is, why it’s helpful, the types of cushioning options we offer, and give some examples of different activities where you’d maybe want to go with Cushion or No Cushion.

Person with feet upon bench taking a nap in comfortable socks
Sock 101 ·
Making the Most Comfortable Socks
by Darn Tough Vermont
Why does comfort matter, what is comfort, and lastly, how do we make Darn Tough socks so comfy that we’re confident in our promise that we knit the most comfortable socks and back it with a lifetime guarantee?
Ultrarunner seated pulling on well-worn darn tough socks, the most durable socks
Sock 101 ·
Making the Most Durable Socks
by Darn Tough Vermont
At Darn Tough, we back every sock with our Unconditional Lifetime Guarantee: if our socks aren’t the most comfortable, durable, and best fitting socks, you can return them for another pair. But what makes Darn Tough socks so… tough?
Three people in darn tough socks with different heights but the same performance fit
Sock 101 ·
Making the Best Fitting Socks
by Darn Tough Vermont
If our socks aren’t the most comfortable, durable, best fitting socks you’ve ever owned, you can return them for another pair. We hear the most questions and feedback from you about the last piece of that promise – fit. Fit is constantly on our minds, and here's what we’ve learned about how socks should fit and why.

You Might Also Like

Best Seller
1971 women's treeline micro crew hiking sock in color cranberry with coral toe/heel accents and tree silhouette design
Woman wearing Women's Treeline Micro Crew Midweight Hiking Socks in Blue with one foot in a hiking boot
Women's Treeline Micro Crew Midweight Hiking Sock
£29.00
New Color
5001 women's critter club micro crew hiking sock in eclipse with navy toe/heel accents and two rabbits snuggling on the cuff
Models feet on wooded ground wearing the 5001 Critter club Micro Crew hiking sock in Eclipse
Women's Critter Club Micro Crew Lightweight Hiking Sock
£28.00
reverse 5013 women's northwoods micro crew hiking sock in nightshade with a red toe/heel accents and a moose and tree design on the ankle
Close up on model of 5013 Northwoods in Dark teal with foot resting on rocks
Women's Northwoods Micro Crew Midweight Hiking Sock
£29.00
New Color
1970 women's bear town micro crew hiking sock in color quartz with pink accents and aqua heel/toe
Models feet on rocks wearing the 1970 Beartown Micro Crew Hiking Sock in Quartz
Women's Bear Town Micro Crew Lightweight Hiking Sock
£28.00
New Color
1903 women's hiker micro crew hiking sock in Bark with rose toe/heel accents and darn tough mountain detail
Model sitting on rock with one shoe off featuring the 1903 Midweight Hiker Micro Crew Hiking Sock in Bark
Women's Hiker Micro Crew Midweight Hiking Sock
£29.00