Leave No Trail Un-Hiked
Leave No Trail Un-Hiked
Thru-hikers have trusted these socks on trails for years.
Socks for Hiking & Backpacking
The toughest socks for hiking, trusted for their durability and comfort by long distance hikers and day trekkers alike.
A. Hold Tight
Smooth ribbing upper that hangs tough, for...ever. No slouch either, pull them on, they'll take the hard work from here.
B. Cushion
Our cushioned socks have reinforced padding in the heel to lessen your vulnerability and add comfort.
C. Ever More Durable
Durability that reaches 2100 miles on the Appalachian Trail, and then some.
D. True Seamless™ Toe
If we didn't tell you, you wouldn't know. Only way to describe this one, pure bliss.
Lightweight Socks
The lightweight yarns in our hiking socks maintain a low profile in modern trail footwear. For socks that are never light on performance when taking on multi-day trips, the Light Hiker series is the pick to keep your feet dry on a hot day.
Midweight Socks
Additional warmth and protection are the signature characteristics of midweight yarns in a good pair of hiking socks. Keeping you dry and comfortable with every cushioned step, these all-season socks are the classic choice for hikers.
Heavyweight Socks
With the highest Merino Wool content, heavyweight socks are knit for maximum warmth and protection in cold weather. The Mountaineer offers a full profile for extreme conditions, even if you're tackling them on your couch.
No Show Socks
Our lowrider sock. Take a little trip or a multi-day trek. The no show hiking socks get you a little higher even though cut is a little lower.
1/4 Socks
This height hits right above the ankle, making quarter hiking socks the preferred choice for those who are opting for low-cut hiking shoes or trail runners.
Micro Crew Socks
We blazed new trails with the Micro Crew. For hikers that want a high-quality sock that's not too tall, not too short, but just right. This one is a trail legend.
Boot Socks
Shin, ankles, heel, and toe (heel and toe). Sitting near mid-calf, that's where you'll find padding and protection in hiking boot socks.
The Thru-Hike Factor
The Long Trail is our backyard. Knit in Vermont with a lifetime warranty, our socks have the ultimate testing ground and need to hold up to whatever a thru hiker might encounter on the trail. The guy who manages our product line? Yeah, he's a thru-hiker, too (Long Trail, of course, AT, accomplished). The criticism comes from within so we can perfect it when you're wearing it out there.
"As a customer with sweaty feet and a thru hiker doing many miles on a given day, these socks are so comfortable and breathe so well! Thanks Darn Tough for supporting this AT thru hiker." — Eliza B.
Signature Durability
You need to be able to depend on your gear. Knitting our logo into each socks is like a signature that guarantees you're getting the most durable socks. Our Unconditional Lifetime Guarantee is just there for authentication purposes. Leave no hiker sockless. We've been known to send thru-hikers new socks on the trail; we may even include a Butterfinger®.
"I bought some Darn Toughs for my 2018 AT thru hike. Those suckers lasted an entire thru hike and then some. I finally had to send them in for warranty during the spring of 2021. I got a pair as a replacement, and I love them!" — Edwin B.