Tough mens Hiker Boot Midweight with Cushion Hiker Boot Midweight with Cushion

I decided to order 1 size up when I kept reading about Darn Tough's "performance fit". They fit like compression socks and are very snug. Ordering a larger size will not give you any extra room in the leg portion, only in the foot. My heel doesn't fit exactly where it should, but it's ok. The density of the weave in the heel is tighter than its surrounding areas in order to take the stress of weight distribution through your heel. Even if you normally don't wear compression socks, it would be a good idea to buy a pair of donning gloves. The grippy palms of compression sock gloves makes it much easier to pull the socks into place without digging your fingertips or fingernails into the fabric and maybe damaging them. If you have larger legs or someone who has larger calves, Darn Tough may not be the socks for you. Merino wool is truly an impressive textile and Darn Tough socks are all they appear to be...and more. They take a bit of adjustment to get used to their "performance fit" and the fact that they are not made of 100% cotton like most of us are used to, but so far I have worn them for 3 days in a row for 8 hours a day and my feet have stayed comfortable & completely dry. Only once I took them off that I became aware that the material felt moist to the touch and practically dried totally out in 30 minutes or so... and still smelled like I just opened the packaging for the first time. Absolutely remarkable and Dearborn Supply is one of the bonafide dealers of Darn Tough Socks on Amazon according to their company website.P.S. I purchased a 2nd pair, this time a pair of the charcoal Standard Lifestyle cushion mid-calf sock in size Large. They are more appropriate to my foot size and are a bit easier to put on because of the greater amount of Spandex content and are thinner than the Darn Tough boot style hikers I bought in XL.

Very comfortable and no blisters on long hikes.

Just get them

Yes, they are expensive. But they are worth it. Comfortable and good looking. Wash and dry well. I've now bought several other varieties of Darn Tough socks as well. They cost a lot because they are well made and durable. They are worth every penny.

I've got many Darn Tough Socks. Can't find a better sock. But this specific model wasn't what I wanted. Amazon Should really do a better job identifying things. It's a medium weight sock, but the top is thin. Again Great Sock, But I need ones like I have that are a medium weight even on top.