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The starting point for any successful walking escapade is solid footwear, and that obviously doesn’t just begin and end with choosing a . The socks you decide to pair with your boots will make a massive difference to how comfortable you are out on the trails, and therefore to your enjoyment of the entire experience. We have tested several pairs of Darn Tough products in the past, including the , and found them to be among the very on the market.

For summer treks, however, I have been looking for a slightly shorter sock to go with a decent pair of , and Darn Tough’s cushioned version of their Quarter Midweight Hiking Sock looked just the ticket. There’s never an excuse for skimping on the quality of your walking socks – it’s a massive example of false economy that will cost you dearly in other ways. While 20 bucks or more might seem like a premium price to pay for socks, it’s an investment well worth making if you value your time on the trails.



If you’re forking out for gear, however, you need to be confident that it will perform when duty calls. Darn Tough guarantee they will replace or refund any sock purchases that do not live up to their promises, either because they fail and fray, or because they’re not as comfortable or functional as sold. As generous and confident-sounding as that is, no one really wants to go through the hassle of returning products, so to save you the trouble I have been out testing DT’s Quarter Midweight Hiking Sock to find out if t.

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