I work on my feet almost every day, so I wear through socks like nobody's business. Jogging is one of my main forms of physical activity, and that certainly does not help my socks last either. Around the house I'm always wearing socks. I need a new pack of socks nearly once a month just to keep up. Prices are going up too, and I don't want to buy socks like this anymore.

I received some wool socks for my birthday that lasted notably longer than cotton socks, but I tore through these too in a few weeks. Finally, after wearing through another pack of ten, I decided to try some purpose-built work crew socks.

Here you might expect me to write about how much better these socks are, but I don't know yet. I hope they will last longer.

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[–] 16 points 1 year ago (6 children)

Darn tough socks are fantastic for quality/longevity, their guarantee/replacement policy makes them 100% worth it. Plus they are super comfy and great quality socks to boot. I invested in about 20 pairs over the years and haven't purchased anything else since because they hold up amazing

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  • [–] 5 points 1 year ago

    Came here to say this. And my understanding is that they have a lifetime warranty. Beware of counterfeits though!

    I was regularly getting 20k+ steps in every day with lots of stairs and ladders (power plant operator) and it made a massive difference when I got a couple pair as a gift. I bought more so I can go a week without doing laundry and I never have to wear Hanes at work again lol.

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  • [–] 3 points 1 year ago (2 children)

    I bought 2 pairs from them (thin sport socks for summer), and one broke after only 4 uses, and the other after about 10. Worst socks I have ever owned.

    I moved away though so I never got a chance to use the replacement policy, but they may have replaced them for me (though the chances of getting two seriously defective socks of different models at the same time is low)

    They are probably actually fine for their normal, thick wool socks because my Smartwool and REI branded socks have lasted over 10 years with vigorous hiking in them for the first 5. I have to recommend to avoid their thin socks though.

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  • [–] 2 points 1 year ago

    I won't buy their thin socks. You have to go with mid weight or more. I've been buying DT socks for my family and me for 10 years, and have had occasion to use the warranty only twice. Both times got new pairs for free, as advertised. I spent a long time trying to find better wool socks, and could not. Best dang socks on the market...

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  • [–] 9 points 1 year ago (1 child)

    Surprisingly, the lack of climax felt really nice.

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  • [–] 8 points 1 year ago (2 children)

    Keep in mind the better socks you buy, the

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  • [–] 5 points 1 year ago (1 child)

    These types of socks won't wear out in a couple of weeks. I guarantee it.

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  • [–] 5 points 1 year ago

    Good luck with the socks. This post has reminded me that I too need more socks...

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  • [–] 5 points 1 year ago (2 children)

    Here you might expect me to write about how much better these socks are

    You know me too well.

    but I don’t know yet.

    I expect your final report in due time.

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  • [–] 3 points 1 year ago

    Remember to throw it all other socks to save some time when finding pairs!

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  • [–] 3 points 1 year ago

    Better socks make every shoe a better shoe.

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  • [–] 3 points 1 year ago (1 child)

    Have been almost exclusively wearing work crew socks for two years now, and not a single hole yet. Though I'm not on my feet as much as you probably are.

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  • [–] 1 point 1 year ago (1 child)

    Around the house I'm always wearing socks.

    Kinda curious; why?

    The only time I have socks on is when I have shoes on, mostly to absorb sweat. As soon as I get home and take my shoes off, socks come off too.

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