Best overall
The three pairs that do a whole trek
Darn Tough Hiker Micro Crew Cushion
Merino blend, cushioned, unconditional lifetime guarantee
Take three pairs and you can wash one, dry one and wear one for a fortnight — the price per pair is high enough that people talk themselves into cheaper socks and regret it around day four.
Merino resists smell for days, which matters when washing means a cold tap
The lifetime guarantee is real and honoured
Cushioning in the right places, none where it bunches
Expensive per pair
Slow to dry in a damp lodge
Sizing runs generous
Not for you if: Nothing, honestly. If the budget is tight, buy two pairs of these rather than five of anything else.
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