We’re in peak summer activity time, with camping trips, fitness #goals, playdates, sports and vacations filling up the days and weekends. With all that running around, you want to be sure you’re ...

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Buying premium wool socks isn’t exactly the best-kept secret. Many brands offer some version of a wool sock that promises superior comfort, a cozy and snug fit, and reliable durability. But only one ...

When I first sauntered into my local outdoor store to purchase a pair of hiking-specific socks, I balked at the price tag. “How can something so simple as a pair of foot sleeves cost over 20 dollars?” ...

Buying socks is an inevitable part of life and in my experience, wool socks, in particular, are a must have. Their moisture-wicking properties come in handy for skiing and other outdoor sports, and ...

If you’re sick of holey socks, toes that show through or heels without cushioning, we found what might be the last pair of socks you ever buy in your lifetime. Darn Tough Vermont makes tough socks — ...

Darn Tough is a family-owned sock business with some bold claims. Namely, that it makes the most comfortable, durable and best-fitting socks in the world. Because I’m continuously trying to find the ...

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A sign pointing the way to a Darn Tough sock sale in the past. Credit: Courtesy For nearly 20 years, many Vermonters’ mid-November traditions have included a trek to the Darn Tough factory’s sock sale ...

When I first set out to find the best wool socks, I expected the eventual winners to be an upgrade over my old rotation of cheap cotton socks. That was indeed the case, but I underestimated how ...