Choose a sock model, then use its size chart. This guide includes 6 Darn Tough models, with their material, cushion and layer differences kept separate.
Darn Tough Men's Hiker Micro Crew Midweight Cushion
A micro crew with a 61% merino blend and cushioning concentrated underfoot.
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Keep in mind: Its 8.5-inch average cuff may sit below a tall boot collar. Compare the two heights before choosing a micro crew.
Darn Tough Women's Hiker Micro Crew Midweight Cushion
The Hiker in its separate women’s height, sizing chart and 59% merino blend.
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Keep in mind: The cuff averages 7.5 inches, an inch below the men’s 1466. Use the women’s chart and check that the cuff sits above your boot collar.
Darn Tough Men's Light Hiker Micro Crew Lightweight Cushion
A lightweight micro crew with cushion underfoot and around the ankle and Achilles.
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Keep in mind: Padding is targeted underfoot and around the ankle rather than full terry throughout. Choose a full-cushion sock if you want padding all around.
Darn Tough Women's Light Hiker Micro Crew Lightweight Cushion
The women’s Light Hiker keeps its own size chart and 7.5-inch average cuff height.
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Keep in mind: The 7.5-inch cuff is shorter than the men’s Light Hiker. Use its women’s chart and check clearance above your boot collar.
Darn Tough Men's Coolmax Hiker Micro Crew Midweight Cushion
Darn Tough describes this midweight micro crew as vegan, with padding around the foot and ankle.
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Keep in mind: If avoiding wool is essential, choose a pair with a confirmed wool-free blend; the US product details do not give a consistent blend for this model.
Darn Tough Women's Mountaineering Micro Crew Heavyweight Full Cushion
A heavyweight women’s construction with full terry loops and a 73% merino blend.
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Keep in mind: Full terry adds fabric around the foot. If your boot already feels close, compare a lighter sock before adding this much cushion.
The lookup includes men and unisex and women charts. Match the chart to the exact model, then check the heel and toe fit in your footwear.
men and unisex: Darn Tough advises sizing up between sizes. Chart coverage does not mean every model is sold in every listed size.
women: Darn Tough advises sizing up between sizes. Women’s XL is offered only in selected styles; a chart match does not establish model availability.
Open the brand size lookup. See the fit checklist for heel position, toe room and cuff clearance.
Wash inside out on a cold, gentle cycle. Use low tumble heat or hang dry. Avoid bleach and dry cleaning.
A different instruction on the exact sock takes precedence over general brand guidance. Use the care lookup and your own drying estimate in the rotation planner.
The lifetime guarantee offers replacement when a pair no longer meets your expectations. Keep both socks for the claim; a receipt is not required. Use the claim process for your country.
Direct US orders have a 90-day return or exchange window, including worn or washed pairs. Start with the direct-store return process for a recent order, and the guarantee process for an older pair.
