Darn Tough Men's Vangrizzle Boot Midweight

Boot, 11 in on average. Cushion: underfoot.

boot · 11 in on averageunderfoot · Standard sock

The footwear outline is schematic. Check the cuff with your own shoes.

$28 list price at Darn Tough, checked .

When you want padding underfoot in a boot-height cuff

A boot hiking sock with what Darn Tough simply calls cushion, a midweight knit and a 61% merino wool blend.

Keep in mind: A crew cuff is more sock than a low trail shoe needs; it suits boots and cooler days.

Closest in Darn Tough’s range: the Men's Hiker Boot Midweight. They differ in blend; the cuff, weight, cushion and size chart are the same.

This sockMen's Hiker Boot Midweight
Blend61% merino wool, 37% nylon, 2% elastane64% merino wool, 33% nylon, 3% elastane
List price at Darn Tough$28$28

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Materials, padding and sock type

Standard sock · cushion

None
Light
Full
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Padding shown schematically. Brand labels do not share a thickness scale.
61% merino wool37% nylon2% elastane
Exact model
Darn Tough Men's Vangrizzle Boot Midweight
Style number
1980
Size chart
Men’s / unisex chart
Cuff height
boot · 11 in on average
Weight (maker’s term)
midweight
Cushion (maker’s term)
cushion
Cushion location
underfoot
Sock type
Standard sock
Layers
1
Material blend
61% merino wool, 37% nylon, 2% elastane
Wool-free
No, contains wool or alpaca fiber
Facts from
Darn Tough’s US site
Made in
Vermont, USA
List price at Darn Tough
$28 (checked )

What Darn Tough says about it

“Reinforced Achilles cushion improves the comfort of our socks and helps them last longer.”

“We close every toe seam using our True Seamless™ Toe technology for an ultra smooth, undetectable feel.”

“These socks have soft terry loops underfoot for rebound and targeted cushioning in the leg to protect against boot lace pressure.”

The maker’s own words from its product page; not tested by HikingSocks.guide.

Cushion and weight labels are this brand’s own terms. They are not a shared thickness or temperature rating.

XS
S
M
L
XL
XXL
2.569121517

US men’s

Bands follow this chart’s published ranges. XS: 2.5–5 · S: 5.5–7.5 · M: 8–9.5 · L: 10–12 · XL: 12.5–14.5 · XXL: 15–17

Check the size and the shoe together

Start with the men’s / unisex chart for this exact model. Use the size lookup or the whole Darn Tough size chart to find the published range, then check the heel position, toe room and cuff in your footwear.

The published average heel-to-cuff height is 11 inches. Compare that measurement with the collar of the footwear you plan to wear. See how sock heights differ.

Try the selected size with the shoes and insoles you plan to use. Added cushioning should not crowd the toes or distort the heel position. The footwear-fit checklist explains what to check.

Care for the exact pair

Machine wash in cold water on gentle cycle with socks inside-out. Do not bleach. Tumble dry on low or hang dry. Do not dry clean.

Use the care lookup for this model’s wash and dry directions. A general wool routine should not override instructions for a membrane, a two-layer construction or a specific treatment.

Another sock to compare

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