One of the biggest surprises I ran across when I started hiking every weekend was how darn important the best hiking socks are in a well-rounded kit of hiking gear. I made all the mistakes that newbie ...

Socks are often the unsung heroes of footwear, but an ill-fitting or poorly made pair can be the difference between a lovely outing and a miserable limp back to the car. And despite my millennial ...

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Darn Tough Vermont is a family-owned sock company based in Northfield, Vermont, known for producing some of the most durable and comfortable socks on the market. Founded in 2004 by Ric Cabot, the ...

We earn a commission for products purchased through some links in this article. Why Trust Us? The Expert: I’ve been hiking and trail running for as long as I can remember, often in terrible weather ...

When I set out to find the best wool socks, I expected the eventual winner to be an upgrade over my current rotation of cheap cotton socks. That indeed was the case, but I underestimated just how ...

When it comes to hiking socks, we’ve got opinions. The pairs we slip into our hiking boots need to be durable, odor-resistant, and comfortable—especially in summer so our treks don't turn into sweaty ...

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