Darn Tough

Why r/BuyItForLife recommends Darn Tough

903 mentions from real owners

• #1Dec 31, 2025

  Darn tough socks four years later

  If the socks have holes, you can exchange them for a new pair.

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• #2Dec 31, 2025

  Boots for NYC puddle jumping

  You’re probably going to want something taller. Although they tend to be a bit heavier, the height is needed when in the depths of winter or depths of NYC puddles - Sorell Joan Of Arctic - Wellies: Hunter, Bogs, LL Bean *Notes* - ^ Hunter sells a liner sock for warmth - LL 🫘 has something like Yaktrax specifically designed for the bean boot. These work great on ice, but not on cement. - Sorel tends to run small for me - I’d suggest sizing up a whole size for boots. Your toes and feet need room so they don’t get cold. - Also be sure to wear a wool or merino wool sock. I’m a fan of Bombas. I heard Darn Tough is good too. I like smartwool, but they tend to wear out. Thankfully, you can send back for replacement. - Additionally, you can add a sock liner (REI & I’m sure other brands have them). Much like a glove liner, they are thinner but add a lot more warmth. - Lastly, consider wearing different pants (fleece lined sweats or leggings, snow pants) when commuting & changing once at work or your destination

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• #3Dec 31, 2025

  I have a $100 REI Gift Card. Should I get Darn Tough socks or Maui Jim sunglasses?

  Darn Toughs. I wore them for my Appalachian Trail thru-hike in 2023 and those very pairs are still going strong. Wearing a pair of them right now, in fact.

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• #4Dec 31, 2025

  What Are the Best Travel Shoes That Are Actually Worth It?

  Honestly, for travel shoes that actually last, you might want to look beyond just the brand hype. I've found that checking what the BIFL (buy it for life) community recommends makes a huge difference... there are platforms like Biflly that aggregate real long-term ownership data rather than just marketing claims.From what I've seen, shoes like Darn Tough socks paired with quality boots (Red Wing, Blundstone) or something like Ecco's higher-end lines tend to hold up better than the trendy stuff. The key is looking for resoleable construction and full-grain leather if youre going that route. Allbirds are comfortable but they dont last nearly as long as people claim.

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• #5Dec 30, 2025

  What product category has gotten worse in quality, even at the premium level?

  Dehen 1920, WeatherWool, and Darn Tough are 100% still absolutely uncompromising BIFL clothing. I can reasonably say Filson still is BIFL based on about 10 items I've bought over the last 3 years.

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• #6Dec 30, 2025

  I have a $100 REI Gift Card. Should I get Darn Tough socks or Maui Jim sunglasses?

  Biiiiig fan of Darn Tough.

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• #7Dec 30, 2025

  How do synthetic base layers compare to merino wool base layers?

  Yeah but I use about 10ish in rotation, standard kids expeditions are 4 days plus 3 days training with only a day between. Cross country expeditions 6 day paddling plus 2 days set up. I’ve had a pile of different brands and materials and the drawer is filled by all the tough kit as the weaker stuff dies and the Marino stuff falls down by far the quickest and for the highest cost. Rohan, Quechua, Helly hensen and Lowe alpine are the 10+ year stars. Patagonia and Paramo sit somewhere between - hanging in there but not holding up to the rigours of constant use. They’re newer items bought when the new breed of pro scheme discounts came out but not going to make it to 5 years. I love the feel of Marino but it has no place in a BiFl groups - except perhaps darn tough - I’ve just worn through my first pair so we’ll see if the guarantee is worth the extra cost.

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• #8Dec 30, 2025

  A few brands I'll probably stick with for life

  Good list. I agree with a lot here. I’ll note that the new Levi’s always wear in the crotch for me. I’ve since switched to Patagonia pants. I’ve heard the USA Levi’s and vintage ones still hold up great though but their elastic or blend jeans aren’t as durable. Patagonia is great. Sent in my down puffer to fix a hole in it. They patched it up and refilled the down. Only downside was the wait, but I did it in the summer after the cold. Patagonia worn wear is great as well. Can get some good deals and the condition is always accurate/great. Boot-wise red wings heritage is awesome. Grant stone is also another company I greatly enjoy their boot quality. Le creuset Dutch ovens are absolute work horses. After getting one, it is my most used pot. Incredibly versatile. Also shoutout to the book all about braising by Molly Stevens. Made me a much better cook. All clad pans as well are tanks. Zojirushi rice cooker if you eat a lot of rice multiple times a week. For an office chair, Herman Miller. I found one on Facebook marketplace for cheap after Covid and it saved my back. I’ve had darn tough socks for almost eight years and I’m finally noticing wear/a hole forming on my oldest pair. So once those wear through I’ll finally use their warranty. Incredible value. Artisan cooking/chefs knives. I got a set from a smith and they hold up so well and look beautiful. Hold their edge much longer too. Only had them a few years but I cook quite a bit and I’m genuinely impressed by their build.

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• #9Dec 30, 2025

  What BIFL mistakes have you made?

  While I do have some Darn Tough socks that seem to live up to the longevity claims, I prefer the fit of Point6 socks, and they seem to also last a long time

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• #10Dec 30, 2025

  What BIFL mistakes have you made?

  I absolutely love my Darn Toughs, have several pairs that I’ve been rocking for years, but with that being said, I only go for specific socks from them. The boot length hiker cushion and full cushion. I am not a fan of their technical socks. In fact I have thrown a few in the garbage before I figured out that I needed to just stick to the socks I already had and knew. Their ski socks are legit painful to wear, and their technical lightweight hikers and cycling socks are about the same. Anything sports related I do Smartwool or Ice Breaker. Ice Breaker ski socks are phenomenal.

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• #11Dec 30, 2025

  What BIFL mistakes have you made?

  I’ve just recently discovered merino socks. I wear boots for 12 hour shifts and needed something that would pull moisture away from my feet. Darn tough was the #1 recommended sock but I couldn’t make myself pull the trigger just to try them. The more research I did the more reviews like yours I found, and the more I wondered if some of the positive reviews were just people trying to justify the price to themselves.

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• #12Dec 30, 2025

  A few brands I'll probably stick with for life

  I'm one of those whose experience doesn't align with the hivemind- everyone in my family has a Dyson pet ball and most have at least 10 years on them. Mine is a refurb with 5 years. All of ours work exceptionally and do a wonderful job of sucking cat hair out of every nook and cranny. Sometimes the advice passed around here feels like the regurgitated experience of a handful of people mixed with a healthy dose of marketing. Ironically, Darn Tough actually lives up to the hype and some here are convinced their popularity is due to bots.

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• #13Dec 30, 2025

  What are the up-and-coming companies known for quality goods?

  No, esp compared to Darn Tough. All my Smartwools pill and I have fluff in my sock every wear. They wear out on the bottom and heel pretty quickly. My Dan Toughs last at least 4-5 times as long, and have a lifetime warranty/replacement.

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• #14Dec 30, 2025

  A few brands I'll probably stick with for life

  I don’t find smartwool super durable, but yes on the darn tough.

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• #15Dec 30, 2025

  I have a $100 REI Gift Card. Should I get Darn Tough socks or Maui Jim sunglasses?

  You can buy darn tough (or smartwool) from Sierra for half the money. Just get them periodically by checking the site. They're the same thing.

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• #16Dec 30, 2025

  A few brands I'll probably stick with for life

  Madewell for jeans. Ruffwear for dog stuff. Seconding Patagonia. Darn Tough and Smartwool. Dyson (I’ve dropped one of their fans and my dog ate the remote and they still function perfectly despite looking rough). And an honorable mention to Ruggable: their customer service is exceptional.

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• #17Dec 30, 2025

  I have a $100 REI Gift Card. Should I get Darn Tough socks or Maui Jim sunglasses?

  Me too. Darn Tough socks changed my life.

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• #18Dec 30, 2025

  I have a $100 REI Gift Card. Should I get Darn Tough socks or Maui Jim sunglasses?

  I’d get the socks and try finding the sunglasses on release secondhand sites

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• #19Dec 30, 2025

  I have a $100 REI Gift Card. Should I get Darn Tough socks or Maui Jim sunglasses?

  Smartwool has normal sizes. Buy a single pair of darn tough and see if you can live with their weird extra squished toe area

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• #20Dec 30, 2025

  I have a $100 REI Gift Card. Should I get Darn Tough socks or Maui Jim sunglasses?

  I’ll say this much Maui Jim has been good to me & I have never regretted them. I also buy darn tough socks every single year for my wife & me bc we love to hike. Which ever you pick you’re supporting an excellent company & you won’t have regrets. Personally I’d get the sunglasses since you already need some & summer you will thank you but I don’t know your situation.

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• #21Dec 30, 2025

  I have a $100 REI Gift Card. Should I get Darn Tough socks or Maui Jim sunglasses?

  Socks. Expensive sunglasses are a waste of money.

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• #22Dec 30, 2025

  I have a $100 REI Gift Card. Should I get Darn Tough socks or Maui Jim sunglasses?

  100% socks.

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• #23Dec 30, 2025

  I have a $100 REI Gift Card. Should I get Darn Tough socks or Maui Jim sunglasses?

  I exclusively wear DT socks and I also have several pairs of Maui Jim’s. I highly recommend both. All of my Maui Jim’s have polarized glass lenses and the optics are top notch. Living in a city with 300+ days of sunshine a year makes them a requirement for me. However, I have bought several pairs of used Maui Jim’s on eBay for around $80 so you might want to look around for deals if spending the extra money is a concern. There are plenty of fakes out there, but if you choose a reputable seller who accepts returns you should be good. The fakes don’t have glass lenses AKAIK so that would be an obvious giveaway.

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• #24Dec 30, 2025

  I have a $100 REI Gift Card. Should I get Darn Tough socks or Maui Jim sunglasses?

  The darn toughs.

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• #25Dec 30, 2025

  I have a $100 REI Gift Card. Should I get Darn Tough socks or Maui Jim sunglasses?

  The darn tough socks come with a lifetime no hassle guarantee. If you ever wear them out, they will replace them with no questions asked. Does Jim Maui do that?

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• #26Dec 30, 2025

  I have a $100 REI Gift Card. Should I get Darn Tough socks or Maui Jim sunglasses?

  Strongly disagree about expensive sunglasses not worth it. Maui Jim's are light-years better than Goodr or whatever shit optics you get at Amazon - especially if you fish, ski, or do other activities where light contrast is important. Polarized is one thing, but optics quality is so noticeable, much more so than wool socks. Also, Costco 3-pack of wool socks for $15 are fine. Darn Tough are great, especially if you use their lifetime warranty though.

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• #27Dec 30, 2025

  I have a $100 REI Gift Card. Should I get Darn Tough socks or Maui Jim sunglasses?

  Socks. I was skeptical at first. After buying 3 pairs and wearing them 3 days in a row, I need to buy 4 more for each day of the week. They are awesome for golf if you walk. No blisters after 18 holes.

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• #28Dec 30, 2025

  I have a $100 REI Gift Card. Should I get Darn Tough socks or Maui Jim sunglasses?

  Socks.  How good is Maui Jim's replacement policy in reality, anyone have them?

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• #29Dec 30, 2025

  I have a $100 REI Gift Card. Should I get Darn Tough socks or Maui Jim sunglasses?

  SOCKS

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• #30Dec 30, 2025

  I have a $100 REI Gift Card. Should I get Darn Tough socks or Maui Jim sunglasses?

  Yeah I've just literally never had to use the warranty because I lose them in moves long before they ever wear out, lol. I've had pairs for ten years with zero damage, same can be said for my smart wool and wigwams

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• #31Dec 30, 2025

  I have a $100 REI Gift Card. Should I get Darn Tough socks or Maui Jim sunglasses?

  Well, these socks in particular have an unconditional lifetime warranty 😁

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• #32Dec 30, 2025

  I have a $100 REI Gift Card. Should I get Darn Tough socks or Maui Jim sunglasses?

  Glasses are almost always a waste of money. Socks are great.

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• #33Dec 30, 2025

  I have a $100 REI Gift Card. Should I get Darn Tough socks or Maui Jim sunglasses?

  I'd go for the socks.

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• #34Dec 30, 2025

  I have a $100 REI Gift Card. Should I get Darn Tough socks or Maui Jim sunglasses?

  Are you sold on Maui Jim? I really like Electric Sunglasses and they run sales quite often. Either way there are better places to buy sunglasses at better prices than REI. I’d get your socks there and look for a deal on shades somewhere else.

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• #35Dec 30, 2025

  I have a $100 REI Gift Card. Should I get Darn Tough socks or Maui Jim sunglasses?

  I think the biggest thing for Darn Tough is the warranty though. But if you can find DT for half price at TJ Maxx…that’s a game changer

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• #36Dec 30, 2025

  I have a $100 REI Gift Card. Should I get Darn Tough socks or Maui Jim sunglasses?

  You can scoop Cabot and sons (same ppl as darn tough) socks at TJ Maxx/Marshalls/Sierra (occasionally they have darn tough) for like half the price they'd be at REI. They tend to have other socks paralleling DT in quality for $12-15 - I like smart wool socks and recently found Patagonia at Sierra. Maui jim don't tend to turn up there so I'd go with the glasses

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• #37Dec 30, 2025

  I have a $100 REI Gift Card. Should I get Darn Tough socks or Maui Jim sunglasses?

  Socks

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• #38Dec 30, 2025

  I have a $100 REI Gift Card. Should I get Darn Tough socks or Maui Jim sunglasses?

  The socks are guaranteed for life

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• #39Dec 30, 2025

  I have a $100 REI Gift Card. Should I get Darn Tough socks or Maui Jim sunglasses?

  Those socks are amazing. Do that.

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• #40Dec 30, 2025

  I have a $100 REI Gift Card. Should I get Darn Tough socks or Maui Jim sunglasses?

  All I wear are darn tough.

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• #41Dec 29, 2025

  What are the up-and-coming companies known for quality goods?

  Darn Tough socks and Taylor Stitch for men’s clothes.

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• #42Dec 29, 2025

  What are the up-and-coming companies known for quality goods?

  I’m very happy with my darn tough socks.

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• #43Dec 29, 2025

  Little luxuries or upgrades that you made this year that makes your everyday better?

  Darn Tough is great, just got my son some for Christmas. Also, ~$25 a pair? The socks I have (Amazon izod) are $25 (or less) for six pair :). Different product of course.

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• #44Dec 28, 2025

  How do synthetic base layers compare to merino wool base layers?

  I work in clothing production and I think nylon is a great addition to merino as a minor percentage. Lightweight merino is not particularly durable and having a nylon core to the filament strengthens the textile. Look at Darn Tough hiking socks - their lifetime warranty would not be possible without the inclusion of an artificial fibre.

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• #45Dec 28, 2025

  First BIFL clothing for around $200

  Definitely a good tip. I learned about this when I got some darn tough socks. My wife still looks at me funny when I don't change and wash them every day

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• #46Dec 28, 2025

  Made is USA/Canada Clothing?

  I have both thorogood (make sure only made in USA ones) and darn tough and wear both for over 6 years with no issues 

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• #47Dec 28, 2025

  Made is USA/Canada Clothing?

  Darn Tough socks. They're amazing socks and have a great warranty. I wear the medium weight year round.  Thorogood boots. 

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• #48Dec 27, 2025

  Does this make me a mod now?

  My wife bought us each six pairs of darn tough socks to try out a month ago. She got a good deal on the govx website for military discount. Still expensive, but we love them so far.

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• #49Dec 27, 2025

  Does this make me a mod now?

  There's absolutely no reason to hand wash darn tough

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• #50Dec 27, 2025

  Socks not working out

  Yeah those thick Darn Toughs are legit tanks, mine are going on like 3 years of heavy use. The thin ones definitely aren't magic though - physics is physics and thin fabric gonna thin fabric

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• #51Dec 27, 2025

  Does this make me a mod now?

  Darn Tough. I have those same socks for work as a diesel mechanic and absolutely love them. Have had them for a year and they still look damn near brand new.

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• #52Dec 27, 2025

  Does this make me a mod now?

  Image search sez: The socks in the image are the Darn Tough Men's Steely Quarter Midweight Work Socks in the black and orange colorway (often labeled as graphite or black). These highly durable socks are made in the USA and backed by a lifetime guarantee. 

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• #53Dec 27, 2025

  Is there a name for brands that only focus on highest quality?

  I think what you’re describing is basically the “BIFL” (Buy It For Life) category itself. There isn’t really a universal marketing term for brands that *only* focus on durability and longevity, because most companies balance quality with cost, marketing, and other priorities. Some ways to identify them: * Look for brands with a long heritage of quality—companies that have been making the same product type for decades (e.g., Faribault Mills blankets, Darn Tough socks, Fissler cookware, Masakage knives). * Check for commercial-grade or professional-grade lines—they often prioritize performance and longevity over aesthetics or luxury branding. * Materials matter—high-grade metals, full-grain leather, high-staple cotton, virgin wool, and well-engineered synthetics (like Dyneema) are good indicators. * Warranties can be a hint too. Brands that stand by lifetime warranties (or long-term repair programs) often care more about BIFL quality. For luggage, some people mention Level8 as an example of a brand designed with durability in mind, though experiences may vary depending on product and usage. Ultimately, it’s less about a label and more about looking at product history, materials, and reviews. Communities like this one are helpful for finding specific recommendations and separating genuinely long-lasting products from flashy luxury branding.

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• #54Dec 26, 2025

  Little luxuries or upgrades that you made this year that makes your everyday better?

  As a hiker, I can say not all wool socks are of the same caliber. Darn Tough socks with higher merino wool do last longer in my tests than others and that makes me happy.

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• #55Dec 26, 2025

  Looking for the best socks!

  Ever since ive come across darn tough socks, thats all ive worn.

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• #56Dec 26, 2025

  Looking for the best socks!

  Darn Tough- and if you get a hole or they wear thin years down the line, you can send them back to them in exchange for a brand new pair. Socks for life! 

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• #57Dec 26, 2025

  Little luxuries or upgrades that you made this year that makes your everyday better?

  That was my big Christmas ask a year or two ago. A weeks worth of darn tough boot socks, same color and model so there’s no need to match them.

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• #58Dec 26, 2025

  Socks not working out

  I just did it a month and a half ago, but I honestly don’t remember. I don’t think that I did. I think they approved the warranty online and sent me a shipping tag via email. If I payed to return the socks with holes, it wasn’t much to do so or I would have remembered. I know the socks they replaced them with, I was not charged for shipping. I used the old socks for a few years and then they warrantied them for me $25 per pair I think. Paying a few bucks for shipping the old ones back is a good deal, if that’s what I did. I love the socks too! I have a whole bunch of boot socks and no shows and crew socks. I don’t wear anything else. I think they are great socks and I’d buy them even if they weren’t warrantied for life.

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• #59Dec 26, 2025

  Little luxuries or upgrades that you made this year that makes your everyday better?

  Darn Tough wool socks are my favorite life upgrade!

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• #60Dec 26, 2025

  darn tough socks not as good as expected

  Try Wide Open by Darn Tough. Same sock, not as tight.

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• #61Dec 26, 2025

  Little luxuries or upgrades that you made this year that makes your everyday better?

  I've been replacing ask my husband's work socks with Darn Tough for the last decade. He's probably got about a dozen of their black boot socks now, and none of them have worn out. His aren't all the same model, unfortunately, so I do have to spend the time to match them up, but you could fix that by buying a bunch at the same time if you've got some cash to spend. They really are the best socks available for many people. My husband is in the military, and they're absolutely perfect for him. The same could be said for anybody who works a manual labor job or otherwise has to wear boots every day. I love mine when I actually wear socks, which isn't frequently as we live in Hawaii currently. When I visit family in Minnesota in the winter I practically live in them.

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• #62Dec 26, 2025

  Little luxuries or upgrades that you made this year that makes your everyday better?

  What did you go with? Recently grabbed a pair of darn tough socks that I really like

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• #63Dec 26, 2025

  Little luxuries or upgrades that you made this year that makes your everyday better?

  Darn Tough socks

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• #64Dec 26, 2025

  Looking for the best socks!

  I only buy darn tough. They make thin, medium, and thick in like 6 different lengths. They also have the option of no cushion, sole cushion, or full cushion.

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• #65Dec 25, 2025

  Socks not working out

  I have some Bombas (cotton) I’ve had for 2+ years, and Darn Tough and Smartwool I’ve had for 5+ years, but you don’t tend to hear the I’m satisfied with my socks stories as much as the my socks fell apart ones because people who have a product that meets expectations (not exceeds, not falls short) don’t tend to post about it.

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• #66Dec 25, 2025

  Socks not working out

  They (DT) have a new brand called Wide Open, also made in Vermont. They're made for us wide folk, absolutely love mine

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• #67Dec 25, 2025

  Socks not working out

  I’ve been using Darn Tough for more than 10 years now. The only ones that have worn out are the couple pairs I bought on Amazon that I now know are knockoffs. Order directly from Darn Tough’s website. Thick or thin, they are going to last.

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• #68Dec 25, 2025

  Socks not working out

  OP, how often are you washing your socks? With wool or wool blend socks I wash once for every 3-4 wears. I hang them to dry out between wears. And when I do wash them, I wash inside out on cold and lay flat to dry. I’ve had Darn Toughs for years and no holes.

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• #69Dec 25, 2025

  Socks not working out

  Sure. American made. Don’t pill. Wide variety. High quality - I’ve yet to have a pair fail. They fit properly. And they just recently committed to non gamified pricing so you pay a fair price all year without all the dynamic pricing, coupons, BF deals, etc . They are a company doing everything right.

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• #70Dec 25, 2025

  Socks not working out

  I think most of their socks are made in the Orient. I bought several pair a few months ago and my thumb went through on of the socks when pulling them one...weak. No more Bombas for me. My favorite are Wide Open and Darn Tough.

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• #71Dec 25, 2025

  Socks not working out

  Ok then how about this. I have 12 pairs of socks I use every day for walking at work, running 5ks at least 3-4 days a week, to playing tennis for 5+ hours a week. I’ve owned these pairs for 2+ years and only one single sock developed a hole in which they replaced without even asking for proof of a hole. 

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• #72Dec 25, 2025

  Socks not working out

  I only really wear two brands of socks - Darn Tough and Grip6. Both have lifetime warranties. I have more Grip6 and I've used their warranty more with perfect results. And the climate in my area goes from 105F to -5F and I'm a fairly active guy for someone with a desk job. You can't go wrong with either brand.

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• #73Dec 25, 2025

  Socks not working out

  I'm wearing Darn Toughs, winter wool socks. Great socks. Super comfy and warm. My Danish Endurance socks from Amazon are more performance based, less thick with more stitching support throughout. Both are amazing and have lasted longer than my Bombas.

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• #74Dec 25, 2025

  Socks not working out

  Bombas apparently makes the worst socks in the world. I have never, not one time, heard anything other than “they fell apart in six months” I’ve never once heard of someone making it seven months. On the other hand, I have three pairs of darn tough that I got before the USMC. They’re like 12-13 years old at this point and perfectly fine. Not “good as new” but I still wear them and they’re perfectly comfy. I have like 10-11 pairs now. No idea when I’ll need socks again but Darn Tough will get my business. I give them as gifts all the time.

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• #75Dec 25, 2025

  Socks not working out

  I have Darn Tough and just returned a couple pair that I had for a few years because of a couple small holes. They sent me credit for new socks, no questions asked.

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• #76Dec 25, 2025

  Socks not working out

  Darn Tough and Minus33 (also made in USA and good mil discount on expert voice).

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• #77Dec 25, 2025

  Socks not working out

  I use Darn Tough for my boot socks. I get fairly thick ones, and I use them for work, hiking, and just whenever I want to wear boots. I think I have about 9 pairs of socks that I cycle through, so each pair gets used, on average, at least once every two weeks. They've held up through hiking, working, and all other use, and still look great and function like new after quite a bit of use and many washes. So, I'm happy with them. But again, they're thicker socks. Folks online say that their thinner socks wear out like any other brand. For better or worse, I think thin socks are just a consumable good; it doesn't matter what brand you buy, a thin sock is just not durable enough to really last.

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• #78Dec 25, 2025

  Socks not working out

  Darn tough, I have both lightweight and mid weight boot socks for work. Hold up fine, 1 year of heavy use in steel toes with up to 10,000 steps a day! Waiting to use the warranty! Proper care is taken of them for washing as well

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• #79Dec 25, 2025

  Socks not working out

  I've had darn tough and icebreaker. Any of the thinner ones from either brand developed holes. I'm very disappointed in both. The thicker "winter" darn tough socks have held up better though. 

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• #80Dec 24, 2025

  Best Darn Tough Socks for Year Round Use

  The micro crews are definitely the way to go for your climate. I've got both and the midweight ones make my feet sweat buckets in anything over like 75 degrees. The lightweight ones are perfect for most of the year and still warm enough for winter with decent shoes

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• #81Dec 24, 2025

  Best Darn Tough Socks for Year Round Use

  I've worn the midweight hiking socks in 90+ F weather during the summer and 40 F weather in the winter and been comfortable both times. They definitely get sweaty during the summer but they dry quick and didn't cause blisters even on a 10+ mile, 2500 elevation gain hike.

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• #82Dec 23, 2025

  Best Darn Tough Socks for Year Round Use

  Interesting. I'm not discounting your experience, but all of mine have seen well over 50 wears each and I'm only just starting to consider a warranty request on one or two for thinning more than anything else. I love the fit and quality of their socks. My only complaint is that they, like too many brands, call their socks Merino with less than 50% Merino wool content.

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• #83Dec 23, 2025

  Best Darn Tough Socks for Year Round Use

  What about the fact that Darn Toughs are better made, better at wicking moisture, more breathable, and warmer than generics? Or the fact that I've gone through two or three rounds of generic socks and my darn toughs are still holding up?

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• #84Dec 23, 2025

  Best ROI for BIFL Item?

  My wool socks from Darn Tough - paid like $20 a pair 5 years ago and they still look brand new plus they have that lifetime warranty thing going on Cast iron is definitely the classic answer though, can't argue with that logic

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• #85Dec 23, 2025

  Best Darn Tough Socks for Year Round Use

  I live in a similar climate to you. I have several pairs of the mid weight socks, and they're ok, but a little too warm. However, I find the micro-crew lightweight to be much more comfortable for day-to-day use.

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• #86Dec 22, 2025

  Ban water bottle posts

  Like 6 years ago I went and bought a bunch of wool socks from varying brands: 1 pair from smartwool, 1 pair from wigwam, the rest from darn tough. I rotate them throughout the winters here in New England; no hiking or active use just daily wear. I will say, 8ish years is a pretty good lifespan but the smartwool socks were the first to develop a hole on the heel.

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• #87Dec 22, 2025

  Skiers/snowboarders- most longstanding piece of gear?

  I mean, it’s cliche for this sub but, Darn Tough ski socks. (And other good Marino wool layers.) I have wool ski socks that are 20+ years old. Full leather insulated gloves. I prefer ones with no synthetic fabric on them because I find the fabric degrades faster than the leather, stitching, and insulation. Most of my other gear wears out after a couple hundred days on snow. Nikwax tech-wash and wash-in waterproofing will extend the life of softgoods.

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• #88Dec 22, 2025

  I was gonna change the buckle on my hanks belt a found this

  This is it for me. I do like the sock but im sure i could find plenty that are just fine. I do however burn holes in every sock I have ever owed so the warranty is HUGE for me. Id probs just buy Hanes or whatever 2x a year if I didnt discover darn tough. It is a pain in the but tho...

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• #89Dec 21, 2025

  I was gonna change the buckle on my hanks belt a found this

  I have both an no issues with either. Two hanks belts, 1 is two years old and the other is atleast 7 and both look great. Maybe the quality changed since I bought them but mine are holding up great. And I’ve used Darn Tough sucks for 10 plus years and will keep buying them unless something changes. Only had to send 3 pairs back in that time.

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• #90Dec 21, 2025

  I was gonna change the buckle on my hanks belt a found this

  Weren't impressed in what way? The selling point for me was the quality materials but most of the designs aren't for me. I'll stand by darn tough socks...they might not overall be as good as smartwool imo but mine have held out really well

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• #91Dec 21, 2025

  What to buy with $300 E Gift card?

  Honestly $300 in Darn Tough socks isn’t a bad idea since you have the lifetime warranty on them. 

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• #92Dec 21, 2025

  What to buy with $300 E Gift card?

  Go through your Amazon wish list and shopping cart. Are you good at gardening? Do you grow food? Maybe get some fruit trees that will produce yearly. For me, I need a pair of snowboots. I want wool sweaters, especially a fisherman cable sweater, a few pairs of Darn Tough Vermont mountaineering OTC socks (I’m always freezing cold), and ankle weights to wear while doing the treadmill at the gym.

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• #93Dec 21, 2025

  Is there a name for brands that only focus on highest quality?

  I think the point in his question was hey, if you know of a brand please say it. Not sit here and bash him or tell him why he’s asking the question or what his question should have been. If you know a brand, share it. Simple as that. It shouldn’t matter what the product is. I’ll start: faribault mills blankets, darn tough socks, private white vc, vitamix, Masakage knives.

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• #94Dec 21, 2025

  Cashmere and merino from J.Crew and Banana Republic cause irritation. Should I try higher-end brands or look for alternatives?

  I knit and mostly use animal fibers, primarily wool. I know a lot of other knitters and allergies to wool are not uncommon. If you have trouble with cashmere, you will probably also have trouble with mohair (goat). Alpaca is more tolerable for a lot of people as other comments have mentioned, so that’s a good idea to check out. If merino from J. Crew type shops bothers you, check the washing instructions on the sweater. You might be sensitive to all wool, or only untreated/non-“superwash” wool. If you can machine wash it like most Smartwool items and wool socks, you may not find it so irritating. This doesn’t mean “dry clean only” on a sweater will rule it out for you necessarily (I typically ignore that and hand wash regardless-but rougher wool doesn’t bother my skin) but it might make it easier to find some starter pieces that will not bother you and will be easy care. Superwash wool is processed so it can be machine washed without it felting, which also makes it more tolerable for people with wool sensitivities (not 100% of the time but it’s pretty common). There are trade offs-superwash wool doesn’t behave totally the same as untreated wool, the processing of wool into superwash does involve plastic-but for incorporating natural fibers into your wardrobe as someone with skin sensitivities, it might be an easier option. If you check out brands that do more athletic or outerwear wool items like Smartwool, Darn Tough socks, Meriwool, you may have better luck because those types of companies typically use superwash wool to make things easier to launder. REI has a lot of that kind of thing in the US, and other sporting goods stores. Since you shared women’s wear links, I personally really like Wool& for dresses (Maggie t-shirt dress is my fave) and WoolX for thick leggings (“Stella” for MN winters) and tops (long sleeve, short sleeve, some pullover and hoodie options). Wool& and WoolX are easy care/superwash wool, but I don’t think you would be able to go try things on at a store from either of those companies. I wear Wool& dresses year round and lighter weight leggings when it’s not frigid. They wash well, breathe, and hold up long term nicely, I have had several for 6-7 years that still look great.

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• #95Dec 20, 2025

  Smartwool or Darn Tough or other?

  I had such a bad experience with Smartwool that today I typed "Smartwool is Dumbwool" into Firefox just to see what came up. . It is the only time in my life I actually darned socks. They got holes unacceptably soon, and often -- I kept re-darning the new holes. Never again! I finally made up my own joke about Smartwool: I stopped darning them and settled for damning them. I had a pair of Wigwams that lasted me 20 years. Worn, not stored. I've worn Thorlos (various pairs) since the 90s. Half a dozen pairs of Darn Tough. All Made in USA.

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• #96Dec 20, 2025

  Best Stocking Stuffers?

  Is it possible it’s the specific model or you got the wrong size? All of my darn tough are the most comfortable socks I’ve ever owned. I specifically get the high cushion ones, and they are so luxurious compared to every other cheap sock I’ve ever purchased.

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• #97Dec 20, 2025

  Bombas- have they crashed & burned?

  Haven't gotten an email response for days from them. How the hell does a company's customer service and reputation tank so drastically... Oh wait, it's enshitification. Again. Time to toss Bombas into my mind's "enshitified brands" pile. Thankfully Darn Tough is still standing strong.

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• #98Dec 20, 2025

  Best Stocking Stuffers?

  We get these every year from my MIL and now after years, all my socks are darn toughs. You don't hear me complaining!

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• #99Dec 20, 2025

  Smart Wool vs Darn Tough

  I own alot of both, my personal favorite is farm to feet, then smart wool and darn tough are tied for second

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• #100Dec 20, 2025

  Shrink Darn Tough Socks

  Totally valid. I did it when I first started buying them. Not an issue.

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• #101Dec 19, 2025

  Ban water bottle posts

  There's a shop in my city called The Sock Monster that warranties darn tough socks. I wouldn't have known if I hadnt stumbled on it, so maybe there's one near you

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• #102Dec 19, 2025

  If you started your wardrobe over from scratch, what would you buy? (US)

  3 pair Iron Heart 21 oz selvedge denim, 14 pair Darn Tough socks, 3 pair Danner boots, 12 plain white t-shirts and 2 Indestructible Dyneema jackets from Volkeback (one lightweight, one heavy). That’s it.

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• #103Dec 19, 2025

  Best Stocking Stuffers?

  Darn Tough socks.

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• #104Dec 19, 2025

  If you started your wardrobe over from scratch, what would you buy? (US)

  100% materials, such as 100% cotton, 100% genuine (preferably grain leather), 100% silk, or 100% wool. Darn tough socks for the lifetime warranty.

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• #105Dec 19, 2025

  If you started your wardrobe over from scratch, what would you buy? (US)

  A lineup of Darn Tough socks (I'd skip anything that wasn't the 4022 or 4033 model of sock. Boot height (I wear boots) and with medium/full cushion. A bunch of Duluth Trading Buck Naked underwear. 5.11 tactical Taclite pro pants 5.11 tactical Taclite pro short sleeve shirts. A spread of merino wool and underarmor material tshirts. Resoleable boots.

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• #106Dec 19, 2025

  If you started your wardrobe over from scratch, what would you buy? (US)

  In the examples I’ve purchased, I’d say they are.  Darn tough socks are widely regarded as the best money can buy.  My jacket is waxed canvas, which is also considered to be among the most durable of materials.  With the t shirts I’m going to buy from a few different brands to test for quality. 

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• #107Dec 19, 2025

  If you started your wardrobe over from scratch, what would you buy? (US)

  I’m actually in the process of this right now. I donated nearly my entire wardrobe last month.  To replace it I’ve bought 7 pairs of darn tough socks. 100% wool, made in Vermont.  10 pair of Duluth Buck Naked Underwear. Next I’m going to get 7 American made short sleeve T shirts with no logo. Probably black, olive green, and grey.  and a couple American made flannels.  My jacket and boots are also 100% American made.  My whole idea was to minimize decision making, own as few clothes as necessary, and to not contribute to slave labor.  I hear all these people talk about saving the planet that are constantly wearing the newest fast fashion. I challenge more people to put their money where their mouth is.  

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• #108Dec 19, 2025

  Ban water bottle posts

  I have a ton of darn tough, Adidas, Hanes socks and even my cheap socks last for years

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• #109Dec 7, 2025

  Bombas Replacement Policy: the fine print

  I’ve worn solely darn tough for 7+ years. I return maybe 3-4 pair a year and end up buying another pair with my coupon code from return. I have never once been challenged on it. I will never wear another sock brand.

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• #110Dec 7, 2025

  What’s a small upgrade you made that ended up being way more impactful than expected?

  I was like you... Used them for backpacking.. Then realized I was worth the investment. Got rid of all my cotton socks and now all I own are Darn Toughs. 100% Worth the cost

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• #111Dec 7, 2025

  Bombas Replacement Policy: the fine print

  I struggle to see how this is a matter of integrity. The company does this intentionally and that good rapport keeps their loyal customers. Darn tough does the same thing with their lifetime guarantee. When companies offer a lifetime guarantee or other similar benefits they’re not stupid about what they’re offering. If you feel weird about it, don’t participate, but don’t shit on other people and call them grifters for utilizing a service offered by a company.

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• #112Dec 7, 2025

  Bombas Replacement Policy: the fine print

  That’s fair! Another good buy for life company is darn tough if this experience turns you off of bombas.

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• #113Dec 6, 2025

  Is there anything you're convinced is "the cheaper the better"?

  Awesome. I thought about purchasing the darn tough but I will try the Costco!

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• #114Dec 6, 2025

  What’s a purchase that’s not fun, not flashy but now you swear by it?

  Darn tough socks

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• #115Dec 6, 2025

  What’s a purchase that’s not fun, not flashy but now you swear by it?

  I found two pairs of Darn Tough socks at Goodwill for $5 and got them. I knew about their good warranty but couldn’t justify spending so much on socks prior to then. I tried them on and loved them so much that I bought 5 more pairs at full price. I figured 7 pairs of socks and I’m set for life with their warranty.

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• #116Dec 6, 2025

  What winter gear do you recommend?

  1) Duluth Trading base layers- Stuff wears like iron. Keeping your skin dry keeps you much warmer. Merino wool base layers are great, but most are lucky to make it past a season. 2) Darn Tough Socks. I still have work socks pushing 10 years now. 3) Good scarf- Even a crappy one will keep you substantially warmer than without it. Buy a decent merino, cashmere, or silk scarf. Jackets are a minefield. It's a game you have to play between breathability and wind/water resistance...along with not getting a heat stroke when going indoors. You'll figurer out what works for you. In general, I have my heavy wool coat for most days. Then my waxed canvas for the winder/rainy/snowy days. Then the crazy warm coat which really is only worn 2-3 weeks a year. Boots- In general a good leather boot and a good sock will get you through everything but the coldest temps.

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• #117Dec 6, 2025

  What’s a purchase that’s not fun, not flashy but now you swear by it?

  Seconding Darn Tough and Wide Open socks. 

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• #118Dec 6, 2025

  Am I missing something about Darn Tough socks?

  Yes to them being great but the difference between darn tough and other brands is they have a life time warranty.  When you get a hole you can ship them to darn tough and they'll send you new ones or you trade them into a shop that will take your holey socks and you can pick a new pair out right there! Thats why they are worth it to me! Just dont loose them😅

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• #119Dec 6, 2025

  A FaceSeek-style observation made me reconsider my lifelong goals

  Honestly the best indicator I've found is repairability - if you can easily get parts or fix it yourself when something breaks, that's usually a good sign the company actually wants their stuff to last Also check if the warranty is actually decent and not just marketing fluff. Like Darn Tough socks will literally replace them forever vs some "lifetime warranty" that has 50 asterisks The price thing is tricky but generally avoid stuff that's expensive just because of branding - you want expensive because of materials and build quality

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• #120Dec 6, 2025

  What’s a purchase that’s not fun, not flashy but now you swear by it?

  Darn Tough socks

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• #121Dec 6, 2025

  Best thing to buy for $100

  I'm on my 3 rd free replacement cycle of my 3 pair collection of Darn toughs over a 10 year period.

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• #122Dec 6, 2025

  Bought these socks almost 4 years ago, almost zero wear and tear, I only got 2 pairs though I love them and they don't sell them anymore.

  I've been wearing a couple pairs of socks from Darn Tough for going on 6 years now without any sign of wear.. pricey, but they have a lifetime warranty and I'd recommend them to anyone. They're wool, but they come in a variety of weights and cushion thicknesses if you're in a hot area. https://darntough.com/collections/mens-work-socks

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• #123Dec 6, 2025

  What’s a purchase that’s not fun, not flashy but now you swear by it?

  Darn tough socks. Nike Motiva shoes for urban walking.

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• #124Dec 6, 2025

  Best thing to buy for $100

  Not sure if socks are important to u but they are 2 me because my feet sweat and smell like vinegar. Until I switched to wool socks and zero smell and super comfortable. 2 companies darn tough and grip 6 both make wool socks in all shapes ,sizes and colors and both guaranteed for life. Sock gets a rip,send them back and receive a new pair.

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• #125Dec 5, 2025

  Best thing to buy for $100

  Bombas are no way near Darn Tough in quality

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• #126Dec 5, 2025

  Best thing to buy for $100

  Maybe the carhartts are 100% merino wool and better than I'm assuming... But dog, try the Darn Toughs next time for real. You can legit wear them for weeks without a smell or then feeling crusty (camping, road tripping, whatever lol). You can trade them in in 8 years when they finally get a small hole and get a brand new pair for free (just did it after 10 years). I can ride MTBs all day in the hot summer, sleep in my truck, spill water on them, hike the next day, drive 8 hours somewhere, still no shower, ride some MTBs again, go out in public, etc and there is no smell, no gross crusty sock, nothing. Just a sock that breathes and eventually 10 years later can be returned for a free pair if needed. I can't even wear a normal sock to lunch for 2 hours before my feet stink lmao.

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• #127Dec 5, 2025

  My 2025 BIFL products this year, how about you?

  Great list. You focused on items that really last. knipex and malco make excellent hand tools. Fiskars and Patagonia are very durable for everyday use. Darn Tough socks basically come with a lifetime warranty. Replacing worn out items with BIFL products saves money and hassle over time.

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• #128Dec 5, 2025

  Best thing to buy for $100

  Darn Tough can be BIFL, they will replace them for free.

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• #129Dec 5, 2025

  Best thing to buy for $100

  That's why Darn Tough socks are a great gift. People love them but don't want to spend the money on them. Getting them as a gift is awesome.

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• #130Dec 5, 2025

  Best thing to buy for $100

  Darn tough are literally BIFL though.

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• #131Dec 5, 2025

  What’s a small upgrade you made that ended up being way more impactful than expected?

  Ex officio no longer has the lifetime warranty. Which is why darn tough is better. We warrant every product we make to be free of manufacturer defects. Should you have a warranty issue, return the item to us. We will replace all valid warranty items. Normal wear and tear, modifications, alterations, negligence, damage, and use for a purpose other than for which it was designed are not covered by the ExOfficio Warranty. Darn tough — If these aren’t the longest lasting socks you’ve ever owned, you can return them to us for another pair. No receipt needed, just the pair in question. The unconditional guarantee ensures we maintain the standards we set. 20 years later, we’re still making good on that promise. If your socks ever rip, tear, or lose their fit, our Lifetime Guarantee will cover it. And that includes everything.

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• #132Dec 5, 2025

  What’s a small upgrade you made that ended up being way more impactful than expected?

  Better? Funny argument, guy. The new undies I'm wearing were warrantied and replaced. Have you ever actually owned Ex Officio, and have you ever tried using their warranty? I have a shitload of Darn Toughs too, and I've warrantied socks as well.

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• #133Dec 5, 2025

  Best thing to buy for $100

  Get darn tough. They have a lifetime warranty and are a great company to purchase from. One of the few things I pay full price for if I need to though they do have sales and clearance sections.

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• #134Dec 5, 2025

  Darn Tough socks are too tight, am I the only one?

  My smartwool haven’t held their shape well and get floppy. I moved to exclusively DT. Best socks on the planet. They have a different brand for chonky feet.

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• #135Dec 5, 2025

  My 2025 BIFL products this year, how about you?

  Darn tough socks, UGG Adirondack boots, silk thermals from LLBean, mokapot, and a clearance marked Stanley for my bike (dishwasher safe was a big one).

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• #136Dec 5, 2025

  What’s the BIFL item that you love but everyone around you thinks is ridiculous?

  My dad bought me a bunch of Wrightsock socks for postal workers and they've lasted me for 15 years and only two have developed holes in them. The USPS sub recommends Darn Tough, so if it's good enough for them it should be great for everybody else.

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• #137Dec 5, 2025

  Bought a pair of darn tough socks from Amazon, the supplier was Dearborn supply, are these genuine darntough?

  Yea... first I am hearing of it. Switched over to Darn Tough a few years ago. Usually buy from REI but i have picked up a few pairs through Amazon no issues.

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• #138Dec 5, 2025

  Bought a pair of darn tough socks from Amazon, the supplier was Dearborn supply, are these genuine darntough?

  I both 7 pair of their thick mountaineering calf socks through REI which is a very reputable retailer. Two of the pair were slightly shorter, some had patchy colors in the yarn. There were color differences. I would have returned them because it was a manufactured flaw, but they have lifetime warranties. Id rather not make the company throw them out when i can wear them out first. Its no big deal. If you think you might end up with a fraud, DO NOT BUY FROM THAT RETAILER. You encourage fraud. You incentivize it. You let the company profit from failing to address the fraud. So you can save money? You aren't saving money if you get a fake product. You are paying MORE than you should for a lower quality version of a good product. Rant over.

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• #139Dec 5, 2025

  Bought a pair of darn tough socks from Amazon, the supplier was Dearborn supply, are these genuine darntough?

  Always becomes a question of “why wouldn’t you buy from a known genuine supplier” for any of these. To save ~5-25%? Just not worth the gamble. Darn Tough, Smartwool, etc can all be had for 25% off from the major outdoor retailers a few times per year.

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• #140Dec 5, 2025

  My 2025 BIFL products this year, how about you?

  I bought my first two pairs of darn tough socks, got a few Patagonia items and swapped out some of my older jeans with elastic denim to 100 cotton Levi’s, not bifl but a lot nicer and more durable. Got tired of wearing cheap clothes

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• #141Dec 5, 2025

  What’s a small upgrade you made that ended up being way more impactful than expected?

  I got Costco ones a few years ago that are 85% fine Merino wool and I love them. BUT, they are ladies socks. I’m not sure if they have an equivalent men’s version. They were only like 14-16$ for 4 pairs and at the time I was just making the switch to wool socks and didn’t know how I would feel about them. I ended up getting 3 more packs to replace my regular winter socks. I can’t speak for Darn Tough, but after browsing a few of their online socks, it looks like the majority of the material isn’t even wool. But again, I only looked at a few… maybe they have a better selection I didn’t see. If you just want to test out wool socks, go for the Costco and save some money. They’ll last long enough and if you find you don’t like wool, then you didn’t just overpay for a pair of socks. Then if you really like them, maybe shell out 25$ for one pair from Darn Tough.

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• #142Dec 5, 2025

  What’s a small upgrade you made that ended up being way more impactful than expected?

  Darn Tough socks.

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• #143Dec 5, 2025

  What’s a small upgrade you made that ended up being way more impactful than expected?

  I started wearing Darn Tough socks ten years ago for backpacking trips only. Over the course of that time, I had purchased a total of nine pairs. About two years ago I started wearing them exclusively. The benefits? My feet don’t stink anymore. I can go two full days without having to change them (unless I really sweat). The replacement policy. And, they are still the most comfortable socks I have owned. Last year was the first time I had to replace a pair, as it had finally developed holes. It was one of the original two pairs I had purchased ten years ago. Right now, I have the other original pair and one other that have developed holes. Going to get an RMA to replace them. I’ll also buy two more pair. I’m trying to get to 14 pair of darn toughs. Compare that to the twice yearly trek to Costco to buy white cotton socks, only to throw them out because they disintegrate within six months.

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• #144Dec 4, 2025

  What’s a small upgrade you made that ended up being way more impactful than expected?

  Don’t listen to anything except for darn tough. Costco are GARBAGE in comparison. And I LOVE Costco. Darn tough has a lifetime warranty. They’re incredible.

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• #145Dec 4, 2025

  What’s a small upgrade you made that ended up being way more impactful than expected?

  Better socks. Switched to merino wool. Darn tough are the best. Smartwool a nice second. I have alpaca socks too which are super warm. But nice socks go a long way. My feet aren’t damp when I get home. They work in my clogs, boots, and hiking shoes. They’re beautiful. And darn tough has a life time guarantee.

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• #146Dec 4, 2025

  Friendship ended with LL Bean Flannel, now Vermont Flannel is my best friend

  Darn Tough socks are some of my favorite, too.

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• #147Dec 4, 2025

  What’s the BIFL item that you love but everyone around you thinks is ridiculous?

  i’ve got 1000’s of miles in Darn Tough socks going up volcanos and snowboarding down them. they are made right in Vermont and have a lifetime warranty - you tear them up and you pay for shipping and get a new pair for free.

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• #148Dec 4, 2025

  What’s the BIFL item that you love but everyone around you thinks is ridiculous?

  I got darn tough socks that are $25 a pair but have a lifetime warranty.

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• #149Dec 3, 2025

  What’s the BIFL item that you love but everyone around you thinks is ridiculous?

  I bought 3 pairs of darn tough Merino wool socks almost 4 years ago and they are still in outstanding shape. Best investment for my feet ever.

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• #150Dec 3, 2025

  What’s the BIFL item that you love but everyone around you thinks is ridiculous?

  Darn Tough socks… “You paid $25 for one pair of socks?!? I got 6 pairs of for that.”

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• #151Dec 3, 2025

  What’s the BIFL item that you love but everyone around you thinks is ridiculous?

  Darn Tough. Sure, $25 for 1 pair of socks sounds steep at first but I have zero regrets.

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• #152Dec 3, 2025

  What signs do you look for to tell if something will actually last years?

  Warranty is the biggest thing for me. If there’s a company offering a lifelong warranty, then they stand behind what they make. The only socks I will ever pay for are Darn Tough because one of my pair did get a hole after 10 years of high use and they did replace it for me.

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• #153Dec 3, 2025

  What signs do you look for to tell if something will actually last years?

  Alright hear me out. This isn’t perfect, but brands that only make one thing, or are primarily known for one thing, is a good indicator if not necessarily BIFL then at least usually pretty good quality. Cases in point: - Red Wing Shoes (at least the heritage line) - Leatherman (pocket tool) - Le Creuset (only cast iron, their original product) - Darn Tough (socks) - Peugeot (only their grinders) - Zassenhaus (grinders) - Moccamaster (coffee makers) All quality brands start out by doing one thing and doing that one thing very very well. The well run brands stick to this promise and avoid the enshittification that happens when branching into product lines that they don’t really understand to make a quick buck. That’s why one shouldn’t buy anything other than cast iron from Le Creuset or grinders from Peugeot, everything else they make is average at best, making more money because some management consultant has recommended that they grow their brand value through diffusion products.

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• #154Dec 2, 2025

  Bombas Socks are not BIFL quality

  I love my Balega’s but will have to give Darn Tough a try.

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• #155Dec 2, 2025

  Best Quality of life gift ideas under $150

  Sockwell or Darn Tough wool socks, InstaPot, a daylight for short winters or a sunrise alarm clock. None of these will last ‘a lifetime’ but they should last awhile if cared for (I don’t put my wool sock in the dryer and most still look pretty new after ~2 winters). A bidet is awesome but I am not sure the quality of one for under $150 that isn’t just cold water

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• #156Dec 2, 2025

  What was the BIFL upgrade that instantly exposed all your cheap versions?

  Darn Tough!!

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• #157Dec 1, 2025

  Best Quality of life gift ideas under $150

  Thumbs up to Darn Tough. Best socks I ever purchased

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• #158Dec 1, 2025

  Darn Tough socks are too tight, am I the only one?

  I think it’s just anatomy dependent. I love them - but certain styles also have different fits than others. Some are snugger/looser. I bought a couple smartwool socks to try when they were on sale and had the opposite problem…they’re comfy but I can only wear them at home because they fall down in every pair of shoes I wear them with. Have got 4k+ miles backpacking in darn toughs and have gotten good use out of the lifetime warranty (and no blisters)

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• #159Dec 1, 2025

  Best Quality of life gift ideas under $150

  Darn tough socks!

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• #160Dec 1, 2025

  Gift Ideas for My Boyfriend Who Has Everything?

  Being that he is a denim head he might appreciate some really good quality wool socks. A weeks worth of darn toughs would be hard to beat. I know because that’s what I asked for a couple years ago.

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• #161Dec 1, 2025

  Best Quality of life gift ideas under $150

  Absolutely Darn Tough socks, I have them to everyone in my family last year for Christmas. Made in the USA, lifetime warranty, fun company, practical AF 👍🏼

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• #162Dec 1, 2025

  Best Quality of life gift ideas under $150

  One year I gifted my husband 28 pairs of Darn Tough socks - ranging from casual to heavier for hunting, ankle and a Varied height socks. He loved it! Especially b/c he hates shopping for clothes and the warranty on Darn Tough makes the investment so worth it! Sportsman's Warehouse has a buy 1 get 1 free sale at Black Friday!

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• #163Dec 1, 2025

  Darn Tough socks are too tight, am I the only one?

  I size up for both darn tough and Smartwool and it works out great. I have wide feet so I figure the extra length is going to the circumference. It's all just knitting so the stretch and accommodation works both ways as opposed to woven fabric which doesn't.

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• #164Nov 6, 2025

  Looking for a full outdoor winter clothes system.

  I look at it this way. Baselayer - merino for less active, synthetic for more active Mid layer - gridfleece (more active) or merino sweater (less active) Insulation layer - Heavy fleece or down (less active) or synthetic puffy (more active) Shell - At the very least windproof (eg Gore Windstopper) or even better windproof and waterproof (Goretex Pro) You'll also need - high quality headwear, gloves, heavy wool socks (Darn Tough). A muff with handwarmer slots is nice, as well as a fleece gaiter for your neck Brands I like: Icebreaker, LL Bean, Sitka, First Lite, Smartwool, Darn Tough, REI's house brand, Arc'teryx. Maybe reach out to some of these companies, tell them what you do and see if they'll hook you up with a pro discount.

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• #165Nov 6, 2025

  What’s a purchase that’s not fun, not flashy but now you swear by it?

  Darn Tough socks; lifetime replacement warranty

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• #166Nov 5, 2025

  I have to spend $150 at amazon this week

  \- **Bag:** Timbuk2 Classic Messenger bag. I've had mine for 6 years used as a full-time commute/computer bag, occasional range bag, then as a diaper bag for a few years, then as my fishing bag most recently. The only issue I've had is a broken buckle but that was my fault closing it in a car door. **- Multi-tool:** Leatherman multi-tools: My dad had the same one 20+ years before he died. I've been using a Free p4 model for 4ish years with no issues through a lot of both hard use and daily use type tasks, and very little care (re-tightened screws twice and apply a little oil occasionally). **- Knife:** Essee Izula 2, affordable, great lifetime warranty, small enough to EDC and for delicate tasks, tough enough to baton wood, the blade shape and size make it very versatile. Does require basic care (dry and oil) and you may not like the sheath that comes with it. **- Wool blend Socks:** My smart wools have lasted me like 5 years, my wigwams are my most comfortable, my darn toughs are also great. **- Good underwear:** My ExOfficios have lasted seemingly forever. I've been married 9 years today and I'm pretty sure a few of the sadder pairs in my dresser are almost that old. Saxx are incredibly comfy but don't last. **- Light Jacket:** I've had a Patagonia Jacket since 2009 that is one of my more used jackets, patagonia repaired the main zipper two years ago for free/cheap. Jack Wolfskin wind shirt/jacket, also had since 2009 and it's been pretty brutally treated through Military stuff, backpacking, a short stint doing heavy pipefitting, and a lot of hunting/fishing. I've literally just partially retired it in the last few weeks for a Helikon-Tex Woodsman Anorak, I'll still keep the wolfskin for a farm work layer until it completely dies. **- Wallet:** I've had a Rogue Industries front pocket wallet as my only wallet since 2015, the only reason I need to replace it after 10 years is because I got the nylon one instead of the leather, pretty sure the leather would last at least 15-20 years. **- Water bottles/thermos:** Classic Nalgene bottles are very rugged and last forever. Classic Stanley thermos, it will take a house fire to kill it. My insulated Kleen Kanteen has also taken tremendous abuse and clumsiness.

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• #167Nov 5, 2025

  Question on washing darn tough socks

  What is the price difference? The life time warranty is valuable. I own 6 pairs and never need to spend money on socks again

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• #168Nov 5, 2025

  I have to spend $150 at amazon this week

  I would get as many pairs of darn tough wool socks as fit on the gift card, because they are small, kind of expensive, fit in a carry on, and I am not sure if there are equivalent brands internationally but they would definitely going to last you a long time. You could get some more lightweight for summer and thicker ones for winter too

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• #169Nov 4, 2025

  What’s a purchase that’s not fun, not flashy but now you swear by it?

  Darn Tough socks. They last forever

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• #170Nov 4, 2025

  Bombas Socks Help. Need help identifying material and what to buy next

  I had Bombas once too. Ditch those and go Darn Tough. They’re better in every way.

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• #171Nov 4, 2025

  Bombas Socks Help. Need help identifying material and what to buy next

  I'd consider darn tough socks. They come with a lifetime warranty!

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• #172Nov 4, 2025

  What’s a purchase that’s not fun, not flashy but now you swear by it?

  darn tough! and they have a great warranty

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• #173Nov 4, 2025

  Why does everyone say Duluth Trading makes the best underwear?

  It's a bit silly to say...it's because they last. It's just like Darn Tough socks. I still have several pairs I wear one to two times a week for 5 years and show zero signs of wear. I deep squat a lot and walk all day at work, so crotch blowouts happen...with everything except this. Of course 30-50 bucks for a pair of underwear is eye watering...until you realize something you wear daily literally outlast presidential terms.

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• #174Nov 3, 2025

  What’s a purchase that’s not fun, not flashy but now you swear by it?

  wool socks. my feet have never been so comfy and warm (darn toughs are top tier)

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• #175Nov 2, 2025

  What’s a purchase that’s not fun, not flashy but now you swear by it?

  I'm the same way, what merino wool socks do you like? I bought Darn Tough per Reddit recommendation, and I finally invested to have half crew socks for work. Honestly such a nice purchase having identical black socks I don't have to think about matching when putting away

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• #176Nov 2, 2025

  What are the best BIFL quality products that are being made today?

  Some of my favorites: Patagonia (especially jackets and black hole duffels) Darn Tough socks Le Creuset Zojirushi water bottle LL Bean bedding Japanese selvedge denim (Sugar Cane, Momotaro) Rolex & Grand Seiko watches

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• #177Nov 2, 2025

  What are the best BIFL quality products that are being made today?

  Wera screwdrivers, Klein pliers, estwing hammers, fiskars axes. Darn Tough and Grip6 socks. Grip6 belts too. Red Wing, White's, or Nick's boots depending on your style. Lots more, so what are you interested in?

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• #178Nov 1, 2025

  Will this survive me the North Dakota winter?

  Yeah when you get those kind of temps, your not gonna be breathing under the coat. And too many layers will equal no mobility. Think Michelin man. I would look at kuiu. The best tips are gonna be to keep your feet and your neck warm. Klim Arctic balaclava is a good one. Darn tough makes hunting socks that are super thick. Whatever you do, DO NOT WEAR STEEL TOES! You will regret ever being born it hurts that bad.

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• #179Nov 1, 2025

  What is a BIFL toilet paper? (Don't gatekeep me)

  For the last 82 years I’ve been pooping into my top loading Speed Queen, using a pile of stacked Lodge cast iron skillets as a step stool, and wiping with Darn Tough socks.

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• #180Nov 1, 2025

  Can we chill with the gatekeeping…

  Confused why you got downvoted. Most nice  socks, like the darn tough and smartwool say to air dry. Can confirm this will help them last longer. 

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• #181Oct 10, 2025

  Bombas Socks have really let me down. Any recommendations welcome!

  I have all adrenaline darntough socks and I love them, I have one pair that is almost 4 years old and still don't have any thin spots.

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• #182Oct 10, 2025

  Bombas Socks have really let me down. Any recommendations welcome!

  I bought a single pair of darn tough socks at Scheels last year. I’ve been meaning to order more, because I wear the one pair ANY chance I get. They’re awesome

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• #183Oct 9, 2025

  Am I missing something about Darn Tough socks?

  Get a 10% discount on darn tough socks with my link 😊🧦https://prz.io/pajJDPgie

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• #184Oct 9, 2025

  Bombas Socks have really let me down. Any recommendations welcome!

  There are no BIFL socks as far as I’m concerned. I have Darn Toughs that are wearing through but it’s been 2 years. Bombas disappointed me. I’ve resigned to buying whatever, every 2ish years.

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• #185Oct 9, 2025

  Thinking ahead: What BIFL Xmas gifts are you planning?

  I gave my brother and sister handmade socks one year. Everyone else was pissed and instead I now give darn toughs instead. I’m not committing to making 10 pairs of socks a year, made to fit each person’s exact shoe size.

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• #186Oct 9, 2025

  Thinking ahead: What BIFL Xmas gifts are you planning?

  I asked for Darn Tough socks last year and have been happy ever since. Depending on demographic you could get them quality shaving stuff. I know I am asking for a shaving brush, Safety razor, and quality tools (Klein). Your milage may vary.

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• #187Oct 8, 2025

  Good quality boots that will last me a decade?

  I used to swear by Sorel, but I think they have declined in quality. Now I think I'd go with LL Bean Duck Boots, and a few pairs of thick Darn Tough socks, unless I was living in a place that was very cold, in which case I'd go for the Sorels. As others have said, buying 2 pairs of boots and swapping between them will make each pair of boots last more than twice as long, because the boots will dry out on the off days. If you have only one pair of boots, they will go a whole season without ever drying out, which shortens their lifespan.

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• #188Oct 8, 2025

  Thinking ahead: What BIFL Xmas gifts are you planning?

  I feel like toiletries are an underrated gift. Who doesn't need toothpaste? Socks, toothpaste, what more could you want?

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• #189Oct 8, 2025

  Thinking ahead: What BIFL Xmas gifts are you planning?

  I'd like to be on your xmas list! Another option would be to give folks a simple sewing/mending kit so they can keep things going instead of throwing them out. Some needles and thread and/or floss and maybe a darning egg?

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• #190Oct 8, 2025

  Thinking ahead: What BIFL Xmas gifts are you planning?

  I got Darn Tough socks for most of my family except my dad one year, who got something different. He was sad he didn't get Darn Tough socks.

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• #191Oct 8, 2025

  Thinking ahead: What BIFL Xmas gifts are you planning?

  Darn Tough socks are an amazing gift

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• #192Oct 8, 2025

  Darn Tough No Show Men's Socks

  No comparison in terms of comfort or fitment. I've had mine for 4 years now or so. I have like 15 pairs. Zero losses other than perhaps a few that get hidden in the dryer and/or are chilling out in the arm of a long sleeve shirt awaiting discovery in a year! I used to just buy a multipack of socks once a year due to failures and was sick of it, so I decided to go all in based on the advice here and while expensive as hell, I'm pleased with the long term value of not chucking socks each week.

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• #193Oct 8, 2025

  Darn Tough No Show Men's Socks

  1039 are the ones.

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• #194Oct 8, 2025

  Darn Tough No Show Men's Socks

  If you’re using them for both running and everyday wear, go with the lightweight version. They breathe better, dry faster, and still have enough cushion for daily comfort. The midweight ones are great for hiking or colder weather, but they can feel a bit too warm indoors. Either way, Darn Tough holds up for years — they’re basically indestructible.

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• #195Oct 8, 2025

  Darn Tough No Show Men's Socks

  Lightweight tabbed no shows are perfect. Just enough cushion for activities, not to thick or warm to wear daily. It's all I wear for 2.5 seasons. The rest of the time lightweight crew, or medium crew for the really cold days.

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• #196Oct 7, 2025

  Bombas Socks have really let me down. Any recommendations welcome!

  Yeah, that's super frustrating. It's wild how some brands hype up their quality but end up being a letdown. Have you tried anything like Darn Tough or Smartwool? They tend to get good reviews for durability.

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• #197Oct 7, 2025

  Bombas Socks have really let me down. Any recommendations welcome!

  Darn tough all the way

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• #198Oct 7, 2025

  Bombas Socks have really let me down. Any recommendations welcome!

  Darn tough, hands down. Gobros is an authorized dealer and regularly has sales on them plus a clearance section. Last 25% sale they had I finished filling my sock drawer with summer socks. Been using 5 pairs of the steely boot socks for work everyday for the past 7 years and they’re still going strong

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• #199Oct 6, 2025

  Bombas Socks have really let me down. Any recommendations welcome!

  Darn Tough are my go to! 10 months and they feel brand new! No issues so far.

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• #200Oct 6, 2025

  Bombas Socks have really let me down. Any recommendations welcome!

  Are those the merino wool ? Those are the only Bombas socks I’ve had that constantly got holes too soon… darn tough has merino wool too, but not as soft…

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• #201Oct 6, 2025

  Bombas Socks have really let me down. Any recommendations welcome!

  Totally feel you. Nothing worse than paying a premium for something that falls apart fast. I’ve switched to Darn Tough pricey, but they last forever and are super comfy. Worth checking out.

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• #202Oct 6, 2025

  Bombas Socks have really let me down. Any recommendations welcome!

  Darn Tough

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• #203Oct 6, 2025

  Bombas Socks have really let me down. Any recommendations welcome!

  Darn tough and smart wool

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• #204Oct 6, 2025

  Bombas Socks have really let me down. Any recommendations welcome!

  I recommend Grip6 socks. I bought a pack of six 3 years ago and am still rotating them at least once a week and have some Christmas ones I got because they were clearance so have 7 pairs. They are wearing great and have just the right thickness. And one sock tore when I caught a nail in it. Replaced for free! I personally don’t like darn toughs. They just don’t fit my feet right. But they are quality socks!

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• #205Oct 6, 2025

  Bombas Socks have really let me down. Any recommendations welcome!

  Darn tough… lifetime warranty bro

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• #206Oct 5, 2025

  Bombas Socks have really let me down. Any recommendations welcome!

  Same with mine. Very comfy and stylish but definitely not durable. I switched to darn tough socks.

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• #207Oct 5, 2025

  Bombas Socks have really let me down. Any recommendations welcome!

  Darn tough

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• #208Oct 5, 2025

  Bombas Socks have really let me down. Any recommendations welcome!

  Darn tough squeeze my feet.

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• #209Oct 5, 2025

  Bombas Socks have really let me down. Any recommendations welcome!

  I bought 10 pairs of Darn Tough socks when I started my new job. No regrets

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• #210Oct 5, 2025

  Bombas Socks have really let me down. Any recommendations welcome!

  I got darn tough socks cause of this sub. I'm sad to say that they live up to the hype. I was expecting it to be exaggerated. It was not. I got 9 pairs. I genuinely don't think I'll ever have to buy socks again.

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• #211Oct 5, 2025

  Bombas Socks have really let me down. Any recommendations welcome!

  I have a few pair of SmartWool, which I love! I have one pair Darn Tough, which I don’t like as much. I bought a few SmartWool for my husband, and a couple pair are showing wear within a year (wears each once/week). I’m buying him Darn Tough next.

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• #212Oct 5, 2025

  Bombas Socks have really let me down. Any recommendations welcome!

  Darn tough are great I have always loose them before ever having to use the lifetime warranty but that’s a me problem.

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• #213Oct 5, 2025

  Bombas Socks have really let me down. Any recommendations welcome!

  And if you qualify for the discounts on GovX, they run deals on Darn Tough almost all of the time.

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• #214Oct 5, 2025

  Bombas Socks have really let me down. Any recommendations welcome!

  I’ve had my darn tough boot socks in the military for literal years. I love them so much.

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• #215Oct 5, 2025

  Bombas Socks have really let me down. Any recommendations welcome!

  I tried a couple different brands after not liking Bombas. I started getting some bad foot odor, and Bombas kind of made it worse so I started looking for merino wool. Darn tough were solid, and like others have mentioned have a warranty, but I settled on Point6. They have a lot of different blends of different thicknesses, so I was able to cover all my bases with them- some for working out, some for wearing around during warm or cold weather, etc. I've had good experience with Point6 so far and would recommend them.

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• #216Oct 5, 2025

  Bombas Socks have really let me down. Any recommendations welcome!

  Darn tough

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• #217Oct 5, 2025

  Bombas Socks have really let me down. Any recommendations welcome!

  Darn tough

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• #218Oct 5, 2025

  Bombas Socks have really let me down. Any recommendations welcome!

  Point6 makes great socks, Darn Tough has a good ultralight sock as well but I've found all their items shrink and tear pretty quickly even when washing instructions are followed exactly.

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• #219Oct 5, 2025

  Bombas Socks have really let me down. Any recommendations welcome!

  Darn Tough

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• #220Oct 5, 2025

  Bombas Socks have really let me down. Any recommendations welcome!

  Darn tough. I switched over a year ago. Won’t wear anything else anymore

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• #221Oct 5, 2025

  Bombas Socks have really let me down. Any recommendations welcome!

  darn tough should pay me with the amount of positive feedback they're getting. lol.

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• #222Oct 5, 2025

  Bombas Socks have really let me down. Any recommendations welcome!

  The best club store sells them. But seriously darn tough. They are legit for life. I love smartwool but darn tough are best.

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• #223Oct 5, 2025

  Bombas Socks have really let me down. Any recommendations welcome!

  Took me a few years to get 5 pairs so I can go a full work week before I need to wash them. I got about 4 pairs replaced since I started buying Darn Tough. Literally buy it for life.

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• #224Oct 5, 2025

  Bombas Socks have really let me down. Any recommendations welcome!

  Darn tough. Period.

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• #225Oct 5, 2025

  Bombas Socks have really let me down. Any recommendations welcome!

  Came here to say this. Personally switched from Bombas to darn dough and never looked back. Then bought tons more.

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• #226Oct 5, 2025

  how do you find a product that actually lasts online?

  Thanks r/buyitforlife, darn tough socks saved my marriage!

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• #227Oct 5, 2025

  Bombas Socks have really let me down. Any recommendations welcome!

  DARN TOUGH, & never require DARNING! 🧦🧦

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• #228Oct 5, 2025

  Bombas Socks have really let me down. Any recommendations welcome!

  Point 6 or Darn Tough

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• #229Oct 5, 2025

  Bombas Socks have really let me down. Any recommendations welcome!

  They are too small for one. Also, do you wear socks without shoes in your house? Because socks aren’t slippers. Any brand will wear out very quickly if you do that. So between them being too small and wearing them without shoes… yeah not surprised you’re seeing this. The darn tough medium weight socks might last longer for you, but they are $30 a pair and if you wear them without shoes, you’ll wear down all the cushion much faster.

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• #230Oct 5, 2025

  Bombas Socks have really let me down. Any recommendations welcome!

  Buy a pair of Darn Tough socks and wear them for 3 days, they're different!

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• #231Oct 5, 2025

  Bombas Socks have really let me down. Any recommendations welcome!

  Darn Tough, lifetime warranty

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• #232Oct 5, 2025

  Bombas Socks have really let me down. Any recommendations welcome!

  I agree. I like darn tough but I dont think they should be giving out lifetime warranties on things that will 100% wear out one day.

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• #233Oct 5, 2025

  Bombas Socks have really let me down. Any recommendations welcome!

  I have Darn Tough socks that are 10-15 years old that still have no holes. I have maybe 7 or so pair that are my only socks.

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• #234Oct 5, 2025

  Bombas Socks have really let me down. Any recommendations welcome!

  Absolutely this. I just worked through sending in my pile of 7 year old socks that were still technically wearable, but getting quite thin. I got around $300 in credit for new socks and have replaced all of my socks. Darn Tough is fuckin rad.

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• #235Oct 5, 2025

  Bombas Socks have really let me down. Any recommendations welcome!

  Darn Tough , best on the market

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• #236Oct 5, 2025

  Bombas Socks have really let me down. Any recommendations welcome!

  Darn tough are worth the $

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• #237Oct 5, 2025

  Bombas Socks have really let me down. Any recommendations welcome!

  All my socks are darn tough. And the lifetime warranty is excellent. I’ve used it multiple times with no questions asked. Just make sure you save a bunch of them to send in at once cause you do have to pay return shipping.

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• #238Oct 5, 2025

  Bombas Socks have really let me down. Any recommendations welcome!

  Darn tough. I’ve slowly been buying pairs to replace my old Nike socks. Hands down best socks out there. I lean towards the medium weight for year round wear. Wearing very breathable hokas in the summer helps with feet not over heating

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• #239Oct 5, 2025

  Bombas Socks have really let me down. Any recommendations welcome!

  Darn tough, and Paca have been pretty durable for me.

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• #240Oct 5, 2025

  Bombas Socks have really let me down. Any recommendations welcome!

  Pacas. Larger sizes fit better than Darn Tough, and are much more durable than Bombas

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• #241Oct 5, 2025

  Bombas Socks have really let me down. Any recommendations welcome!

  Darn tough combat military socks with highest % of wool and lifetime warranty can’t go wrong.

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• #242Oct 5, 2025

  Bombas Socks have really let me down. Any recommendations welcome!

  Switched to Darn Tough socks back in like 2008-2009. I haven't paid for a single sock since. When they wear out, I send them back with a $7.00 check and a new pair arrives about 2 weeks later. I walk around barefoot most of the time, so my sock use us light. But when I was going into the office 5-days-a-week, I used to get a about 5-7 years out of a pair.

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• #243Oct 5, 2025

  Bombas Socks have really let me down. Any recommendations welcome!

  People saying Darn Tough are absolutely correct. But I’ll add something different- Stance. They don’t have a lifetime warranty that I know of so they’re cheaper than DT. I’ve had many pairs that are 7 years old and still in rotation. I recently bought a few more pairs and have also been happy with them so far but can’t speak to the long term quality of the newer models yet.

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• #244Oct 4, 2025

  Bombas Socks have really let me down. Any recommendations welcome!

  Darn tough for sure. I’ve about 15 pairs of them and have replaced several; no questions asked.

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• #245Oct 4, 2025

  Bombas Socks have really let me down. Any recommendations welcome!

  Darn tough, i've literally worn their socks every single day for a year and have had no issues at all. I'm on my feet through running, working, and walking and usually get 25-40k steps a day. Totally worth it for them the lifetime warranty is awesome too

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• #246Oct 4, 2025

  Bombas Socks have really let me down. Any recommendations welcome!

  Darn Tough has great wool blends which is why they hold up. Bombas is synthetic and they do not hold up. I like some of their cotton socks but the blends of compression do not last. My Darn Toughs though - forever socks. Super durable.

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• #247Oct 4, 2025

  Bombas Socks have really let me down. Any recommendations welcome!

  Yeah i was looking for someone to say this. The socks dont fit so ofc theyre tearing. They can buy darn tough which is also good but i wouldnt rely too heavily on those either if they buy them too small

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• #248Oct 4, 2025

  Bombas Socks have really let me down. Any recommendations welcome!

  Darn Tough. I have pairs nearing 10 years of regular wear that haven’t worn through yet. Of course going to depend a bit on which sock and how they’re used. Casual ones don’t last as well as hiking etc. Warranty is no questions asked, all you do is pay return shipping to them and they give you a credit. Doesn’t matter if they wore out or got damaged somehow. Company story is kind of neat too. Used to just make basic socks for other brands who started offshoring their manufacturing. To keep from going under, they started making better socks and offering the lifetime warranty! https://darntough.com/pages/company-history

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• #249Oct 4, 2025

  Bombas Socks have really let me down. Any recommendations welcome!

  Bombas are comfortable and attractive, not durable. In my experience, Darn Tough are durable, but less comfortable and attractive. Pick your poison.

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• #250Oct 4, 2025

  Bombas Socks have really let me down. Any recommendations welcome!

  Get some Darn Tough socks and wear slippers when you're at home. It's likely that you're snagging your socks on something sharp in your flooring or in your shoes.

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• #251Oct 4, 2025

  Bombas Socks have really let me down. Any recommendations welcome!

  Only darn tough for socks. Nothing is better from a product or process POV.

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• #252Oct 4, 2025

  Bombas Socks have really let me down. Any recommendations welcome!

  Another +1 for Darn Tough. I have socks from Smartwool, Lululemon, Addidas, Rebok, Bombas, Feetures and others, the ONLY ones that haven't gotten holes are Darn Tough.

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• #253Oct 4, 2025

  Bombas Socks have really let me down. Any recommendations welcome!

  Are these their wool socks or another material? I've learned with wool socks, you can't go 100% wool or they won't hold up. I've been wearing Smartwool and Darn Tough wool socks. They're mixed blended material with nylon or polyester at breaking points and wool where it matters.

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• #254Oct 4, 2025

  Bombas Socks have really let me down. Any recommendations welcome!

  Darn Tough socks. And that’s it. Close it down.

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• #255Oct 4, 2025

  Bombas Socks have really let me down. Any recommendations welcome!

  You do realize bombas have a lifetime warranty right? Just tell them what happened and they'll send you a code for a new pair or something similar. Darn Tough, bombas, and smartwool are the best socks tho

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• #256Oct 4, 2025

  Bombas Socks have really let me down. Any recommendations welcome!

  Darn tough. They're not expensive; they're cheaper than the ten pairs of socks you'd otherwise buy if you had to replace them at the rate of regular socks. Also nice to buy from an American company if you care about jobs at home and high quality craftsmanship.

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• #257Oct 4, 2025

  Bombas Socks have really let me down. Any recommendations welcome!

  Darn tough. Bombas are trash.

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• #258Oct 4, 2025

  Bombas Socks have really let me down. Any recommendations welcome!

  Darn tough /thread

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• #259Oct 4, 2025

  Bombas Socks have really let me down. Any recommendations welcome!

  smartwool and darn tough

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• #260Oct 4, 2025

  Bombas Socks have really let me down. Any recommendations welcome!

  Darn tough 4 life

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• #261Oct 4, 2025

  Bombas Socks have really let me down. Any recommendations welcome!

  There are probably a total of 10 days in the entire year where i do not wear darn tough socks. I just used my warranty for the first time, and i purchased them in 2019. They are washed the day they are worn every pair is washed hot and dried on high for at least an hour and then gets balled up in pairs and put in the sock drawer. I'm busy, and I'm not wasting time doing specialty care for socks. They definitely wore thin over the years but not a hole in sight and none were loose either.

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• #262Oct 4, 2025

  Bombas Socks have really let me down. Any recommendations welcome!

  Darn Tough can have all my sock allowance money for life! The wool means they don’t get as smelly, either. The only thing they’re missing imo is a line of compression socks.

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• #263Oct 4, 2025

  Bombas Socks have really let me down. Any recommendations welcome!

  I had four pairs of darn toughs I was issued for a military deployment. I wore them every day in 110+ degree heat. I still wear the same four pairs eight years later. Truly buy it for life 

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• #264Oct 4, 2025

  Bombas Socks have really let me down. Any recommendations welcome!

  You can buy them directly. darntough.com

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• #265Oct 4, 2025

  Bombas Socks have really let me down. Any recommendations welcome!

  Ffs… darn👏 tough👏

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• #266Oct 4, 2025

  Bombas Socks have really let me down. Any recommendations welcome!

  Open wide by the same company as darn tough was designed for people with wide feet. I got two and they really make a difference

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• #267Oct 4, 2025

  Bombas Socks have really let me down. Any recommendations welcome!

  I'm a boot guy... darn tough are legit the besssttt socks to break in a new pair. So comfortable. The moisture wicking is amazing. The temperature regulation. Everything these are spectacular socks.

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• #268Oct 4, 2025

  Bombas Socks have really let me down. Any recommendations welcome!

  This is the answer. Also, if you have wide feet/are a bigger person they have another website called wide open. And if you gain weight, you can send your socks in to darn tough and they will let you get the wide open ones instead (I had foot surgery and my foot spread, so I needed wider socks). They are an amazing company!

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• #269Oct 4, 2025

  Bombas Socks have really let me down. Any recommendations welcome!

  Swiftwick and darn tough are my top ones now. I’ve tried lululemon bombas, UA and a few other but most don’t hold up

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• #270Oct 4, 2025

  Bombas Socks have really let me down. Any recommendations welcome!

  I'm glad I dropped by have to share your experience, op. My bombas are still going strong. Pretty sure they also have a lifetime warranty. Darn tough makes good socks too though

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• #271Oct 4, 2025

  Bombas Socks have really let me down. Any recommendations welcome!

  If you have govx access, darn toughs are usually about 30% cheaper

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• #272Oct 4, 2025

  Bombas Socks have really let me down. Any recommendations welcome!

  I had the same issue with Bombas — fully switched my sock drawer over to Darn Tough three years ago (with Black Friday sale prices) and haven’t looked back. I have both black and white, cushioned and thin styles, and have not had a single problem.

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• #273Oct 4, 2025

  Bombas Socks have really let me down. Any recommendations welcome!

  Darn Tough, Smartwool, Wig-Wam (hard to find but so nice)

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• #274Oct 4, 2025

  Bombas Socks have really let me down. Any recommendations welcome!

  Darn tough. I have three pairs that lasted me through my USMC enlistment and since, I have like 10-12 pairs now, all still fine. The elastic in the first pairs isn’t as taught now, that’s their only issue. Still no holes. Bombas are a scam, sad to see how many people fell for their marketing.

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• #275Oct 4, 2025

  Bombas Socks have really let me down. Any recommendations welcome!

  I bought my first pair of darn tough two years ago. I've overworn them in the cold months and though they look a little dingier they are solid! Love them! They are my comfort socks.

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• #276Oct 4, 2025

  Bombas Socks have really let me down. Any recommendations welcome!

  Hanes has their own version of Bombas that are the same quality and a fraction of the price. Otherwise Darn tough socks are great!

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• #277Oct 4, 2025

  Bombas Socks have really let me down. Any recommendations welcome!

  Are you getting the correct size darn tough? I have the same size feet and the largest Bombas always felt too small, but Darn Tough has an XXL size for 13-15 feet and it was the first time in my adult life I felt like I had a pair of socks that actually fit me. I’ve tried a lot of the insta-brands (Hollow, Bombas, the… other one) and they always fall apart within 6 months of regular wear. My darn tough on the other hand? Going on a year and not a sign of wear. They’ve got a customer for life (or until they sell to a PE firm for billions)

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• #278Oct 4, 2025

  Bombas Socks have really let me down. Any recommendations welcome!

  My Feetures have literally lasted 10 years. I have Darn Tough and I was lucky to get a year out of them before they developed huge holes. Feetures for the win here!

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• #279Oct 4, 2025

  Bombas Socks have really let me down. Any recommendations welcome!

  Over the past 10 or so years I have slowly replaced my socks with Darn Tough. I haven't had a single pair wear through so I've never used the warranty. With that said, I'm rotating through about 15 pairs at this point. I also have some merino wool blends socks from Costco that have worked pretty well. I did the same thing with underwear. About around 2008 I started buying Ex Officio boxer briefs. When their quality went downhill I switched to Duluth Trading Company Buck Naked underwear. I also have a few pairs of merino wool underwear mixed in. I also switched my undershirts to predominantly sweat wicking synthetic or merino wool blends. At this point, I've basically eliminated cotton as underclothing. Not that I had anything against it at first, but I definitely notice the difference when I wore a pair of cotton socks a while back for the last time, and when I wear some leftover Hanes cotton tees as undershirts. I haven't worn cotton boxer briefs for years at this point. And that's more than anyone cared to know about my underclothing choices.

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• #280Oct 4, 2025

  Bombas Socks have really let me down. Any recommendations welcome!

  >All these people who get years out of them are wearing them once a week and then nursing and hanging them for 2 weeks without washing so they don’t “over work them”. Weird comment. I only own darn tough after replacing all of my smart wool socks with them. I do not own any other brand now. I wear them everyday. Haven't had to send in a pair yet and have had them for several years. I also don't follow their cleaning instructions at all. I just throw them in my laundry and wash and dry like I normally do. I have 1 sock that has a hole in the upper calf section. It's a weird hole and I must have snagged it on something. I've been waiting for another sock to fail so I can send them in as a pair cause I don't think I can just send one sock.

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• #281Oct 4, 2025

  Bombas Socks have really let me down. Any recommendations welcome!

  For their advertising: [https://darntough.com/pages/win-socks-for-life](https://darntough.com/pages/win-socks-for-life) "Guaranteed for Life With seven pairs of Darn Tough socks, you’ll be set for life. Not only is that one pair for each day of the week, but since they’re Guaranteed for Life, you’ll never need to buy another. If they ever rip, tear, or lose their fit, simply send them back and we’ll replace them for FREE."

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• #282Oct 4, 2025

  Bombas Socks have really let me down. Any recommendations welcome!

  Darn tough

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• #283Oct 4, 2025

  Bombas Socks have really let me down. Any recommendations welcome!

  I second darn tough but avoid their light duty socks. I’ve had a few pairs of those wear out in left than a year. But the medium and heavy duty are amazing after 5+ years. They send you stores credit to cover the replacements so you can get wherever you want!

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• #284Oct 4, 2025

  Bombas Socks have really let me down. Any recommendations welcome!

  Only answer I would give to this as well. I use to wear Bombas but had the same situation as op. In winter I would always wear Darn Tough and found out they have athletic socks as well. I think the look of BB is a littler better, but DT are way softer and way more durable not to mention the warranty.

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• #285Oct 4, 2025

  Bombas Socks have really let me down. Any recommendations welcome!

  I love them as a company honestly. I once wrote to them complaining that their website made it a bit hard to find the cushion socks and they gave me a free pair as thanks. I’m slowly switching out all my socks for darn tough, they are just the best all year round.

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• #286Oct 4, 2025

  Bombas Socks have really let me down. Any recommendations welcome!

  I like to farm to feet. They run a little small though. I wear a size 12 US for shoes and the XL socks are a stretch. If you are 13 and up go darn tough.

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• #287Oct 4, 2025

  Bombas Socks have really let me down. Any recommendations welcome!

  Bombay’s are terrible. I’ve had 10 pairs. My mom gets them as stocking stuffers each year. They last 1yr max even on light usage. They thin out and tear around the heel like clockwork. The warranty is only 1 yr and they are not cheap. Darn tough is the answer like others have said. All of my new sock purchases are from them. Work to ski socks.

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• #288Oct 4, 2025

  Bombas Socks have really let me down. Any recommendations welcome!

  Darn tough, SmartWool. I also buy cheaper chunky socks to wear around the house, because I think the main wear on socks is wearing them without shoes.

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• #289Oct 4, 2025

  Bombas Socks have really let me down. Any recommendations welcome!

  I’d pay attention to materials. Darn Tough are a wool/nylon blend, not all wool like Bombas. Other brands like Wigwam that have some nylon in them should also last longer than Bombas

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• #290Oct 4, 2025

  Bombas Socks have really let me down. Any recommendations welcome!

  I did the same as you...fell in love with the feeling & look of the merino Bombas at a local store, bought several pairs, they ALL developed holes in the toes and heels within 2-3 months of being worn IN ROTATION with my other brands of merino and alpaca socks. I contacted Bombas for replacement for the first pair; they didn't make it very easy AT ALL, but I did eventually get some credit on their site. After ALL the other pairs developed holes so quickly, I swore off buying Bombas. For the record, I do NOT wear socks without shoes, I don't wear socks to bed, I don't have long toenails or tight/rubbing shoes, and I rotate my sneakers every day. I have Smartwool socks that are TEN years old, with no holes. (Most of my Smartwools are 5-6 years old and look GREAT.) I also have Darn Tough socks, but like you OP I don't prefer them as they shrink TERRIBLY in the normal wash and are now tighter/shorter and thicker and uncomfortable to wear. \*\*\*Worth nothing about Darn Tough: I gift pairs of them to my Dad, he has had no problems. I am female and usually buy the femme looking designs and THOSE are what I've had issues with. The standard black/gray tall crew socks I get my dad don't seem to have the shrinking issue BUT I think my parents wash their laundry in cold. I have had one pair of Wigwams I owned for a couple of years, they got appropriated by my SO who has now had them for about 3 years now, still going strong NO HOLES. He wears them in steel toed boots.

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• #291Oct 4, 2025

  Bombas Socks have really let me down. Any recommendations welcome!

  Darn tough is the only real answer here. Bombas socks are TRASH

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• #292Oct 4, 2025

  Bombas Socks have really let me down. Any recommendations welcome!

  I work for a nonprofit, and bombas randomly sent us a massiave box of their socks, like hundreds of pairs. Made me feel better about spending more for the prospect of someone else getting a pair for free. I like Kirkland socks, but I've heard great things about darn tough too.

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• #293Oct 4, 2025

  Bombas Socks have really let me down. Any recommendations welcome!

  my darn tough socks are the ONLY ONES without holes, and I’ve had them for a decade now

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• #294Oct 4, 2025

  Bombas Socks have really let me down. Any recommendations welcome!

  Agreed. Don’t forget the comfort factor. There’s no comparison between darn tough socks and cotton

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• #295Oct 4, 2025

  Bombas Socks have really let me down. Any recommendations welcome!

  Feetures or Darn Tough. I have been in the military for like 12 years and I’ve been an avid runner since high school and still do about 20-25 miles a week. I bought about 15-18 pairs of feetures over a span of a decade. First pair 2009 and last purchase in 2015. In 2024 they were incredibly pilled and one was tearing near real pull tab. Feetures gave me a credit for the socks at today market value. Nearly $350 in credit. I literally replaced my entire drawer. I could’ve kept most of the old ones but each one was on the cusp of tearing and I was beginning to have issues with hotspots in my shoes and boots where the socks began to thin.

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• #296Oct 4, 2025

  Bombas Socks have really let me down. Any recommendations welcome!

  Darn tough.

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• #297Oct 4, 2025

  Bombas Socks have really let me down. Any recommendations welcome!

  Buy darn tough or smart wool. Wash them together with other small items, no t shirts or pants. Cold water, little detergent. Hang dry. The less you put wool in the dryer, the better. Will last you ages. I have smart wool from 15 years ago still trucking. Low odor too

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• #298Oct 4, 2025

  Bombas Socks have really let me down. Any recommendations welcome!

  I will say this, don't trust influencers when they tell you to buy X product. I've seen a lot of paid influencers push Bombas socks. I don't trust them. I buy the merino socks blend at Costco, 1 pack every year, darn tough and smart wool when they're on sale. I don't consider socks BIFL. They get a lot of tear and wear from friction. It's an item that needs to be replaced every year to a year and a half IMO. Just like panties.

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• #299Oct 4, 2025

  Bombas Socks have really let me down. Any recommendations welcome!

  Same! The hiking socks fit well for me, but the business style socks feel like a struggle to get on and have extra toe fabric or something. I couldn’t get onboard with anything other than the mid-height hiking socks from Darn Tough.

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• #300Oct 4, 2025

  Bombas Socks have really let me down. Any recommendations welcome!

  Wide open socks are made by darn tough but with wider mid foot. Highly recommend.

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• #301Oct 4, 2025

  Bombas Socks have really let me down. Any recommendations welcome!

  Bombas has a great warranty just like Darn Tough. I had a pair get chewed up by a dog and they replaced them for free

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• #302Oct 4, 2025

  Bombas Socks have really let me down. Any recommendations welcome!

  Darn tough, expensive but worth it. Also, Peter Duke, the guy that started Smartwool, made a new company called Point6. I have several pairs for work (compression) and some normal socks. Great so far, no issues after a year.

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• #303Oct 4, 2025

  Bombas Socks have really let me down. Any recommendations welcome!

  I got into Darn Tough when I started backpacking. When you’re carrying everything around for miles a day you pare it down to what’s absolutely necessary. A pair of socks for each day is not necessary (though you want one extra jic). My thick knee high socks don’t stink after 4 days of heavy hiking. It’s probably the only part of my outfit that doesn’t!

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• #304Oct 4, 2025

  Bombas Socks have really let me down. Any recommendations welcome!

  This is what I am doing. Phasing out a few pairs of bad socks for one pair of Darn Tough. And of season sales are my friend!!

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• #305Oct 4, 2025

  Bombas Socks have really let me down. Any recommendations welcome!

  Replacing them every 6 months might be a bit unnecessary, but I absolutely take them up on their warranty. By now I’ve probably exchanged 10-12 pairs with Darn Tough and don’t feel bad at all. It’s on them to make good business decisions. Where they get you is shipping. You have to pay return shipping, so if you only send one pair back at a time it can add up. I save up 3-4 pair and send them back.

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• #306Oct 4, 2025

  Bombas Socks have really let me down. Any recommendations welcome!

  My favorites are Darn Tough, Smartwool and Falke.  As an aside, I do wear Bombas compression socks too and they have held up well for over 2 years now.

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• #307Oct 4, 2025

  Bombas Socks have really let me down. Any recommendations welcome!

  Darn tough! I buy factory seconds and have pairs I regularly wear that are ten years old! I’m a teacher and work in the service industry. My feet take a beating and they truly last. And made in my home state of Vermont!

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• #308Oct 4, 2025

  Bombas Socks have really let me down. Any recommendations welcome!

  They are made in a town that's close to me in Vermont. During the flooding here they had a guy handing out socks and hats to people that were helping clean out basements and things like that. That's how I got my pair of darn tough socks in the hat that I have.

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• #309Oct 4, 2025

  Bombas Socks have really let me down. Any recommendations welcome!

  Darn tough is better, but did you email bombas? They give you a credit for free socks if you email them and show them that there’s a hole.

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• #310Oct 4, 2025

  Bombas Socks have really let me down. Any recommendations welcome!

  I've worn darn toughs every day backpacking for 2000+ miles. In the most abusive conditions, still averaged 500 miles per pair and had no problem swapping them with the warranty as needed. I wear them every day at home, and the pairs I don't use for backpacking have been going for years.

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• #311Oct 4, 2025

  Bombas Socks have really let me down. Any recommendations welcome!

  I totally read it as without washing *between wears.* But, I have a few pairs of Darn Tough socks. And I typically only wear socks in cold weather. So over the summer I might wear them for a day of needs-boots hiking (contrasted to my *I hike in sandals* mode)

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• #312Oct 4, 2025

  Bombas Socks have really let me down. Any recommendations welcome!

  Darn tough and smartwool

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• #313Oct 4, 2025

  Bombas Socks have really let me down. Any recommendations welcome!

  Darn tough and smartwool

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• #314Oct 4, 2025

  Bombas Socks have really let me down. Any recommendations welcome!

  Second darn tough. Bought a huge batch 4 years ago and still going strong. I was burned by Bombas as well.

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• #315Oct 4, 2025

  Bombas Socks have really let me down. Any recommendations welcome!

  Mine also create holes in socks and even some shoes (looking at you Brooks) where my big toe is after my bunionectomies because of my big toe angle while walking. Darn Tough have not created the toe holes for me. They have gotten holes on the heels where I pull them on, but the warranty is fabulous.

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• #316Oct 4, 2025

  Bombas Socks have really let me down. Any recommendations welcome!

  Yep. Switched my socks from Bombas (They were all getting holes) to Darn Tough. I’ve only had 1 hole in 2 years and I got it replaced for free; and it was easy to replace, not a hassle.

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• #317Oct 4, 2025

  Bombas Socks have really let me down. Any recommendations welcome!

  Darn Toughs are great. I use them for my backpacking trips. For a daily driver/athletic sock, both Feetures and Balega make incredible socks. The Balega Silver series are so incredibly comfortable, you'll wear them around the house non-stop.

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• #318Oct 4, 2025

  Bombas Socks have really let me down. Any recommendations welcome!

  I don't know how many pairs I have at this point, but every couple years I send back 7-10 pairs and they give me a code for the full value. Then I purchase an additional 3 or 4 pairs. I've tried so many different brands, nothing beats darn tough.

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• #319Oct 4, 2025

  Bombas Socks have really let me down. Any recommendations welcome!

  Another for darn tough.

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• #320Oct 4, 2025

  Bombas Socks have really let me down. Any recommendations welcome!

  Same here. I’m running in their active socks daily and they consistently last at least 3 years for me. But I’ve found Darn Tough are similarly great for heavy activity use.

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• #321Oct 4, 2025

  Bombas Socks have really let me down. Any recommendations welcome!

  If you do end up contacting Bombas to replace these under their warranty while you decide on other socks, I would consider going up a size if you aren’t at the max already. The honeycomb pattern should be closer to hugging your arch, and it looks to be against the ball of your feet, suggesting that the sizing might be off for you. A too small size could explain the degree of wear you are seeing in this amount of time, as the weave and seams would be under a lot of strain. I like the Bombas styles I own and while I don’t think they make most durable or high quality sock, most of mine have latest for years, albeit looking worse for the wear than my darn tough wool socks.

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• #322Oct 4, 2025

  Bombas Socks have really let me down. Any recommendations welcome!

  Darn Tough

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• #323Oct 4, 2025

  Bombas Socks have really let me down. Any recommendations welcome!

  Check out Camel City Mill. They are as good as or even better than Darn Tough.

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• #324Oct 4, 2025

  Bombas Socks have really let me down. Any recommendations welcome!

  Another vote for Darn Tough.

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• #325Oct 4, 2025

  Bombas Socks have really let me down. Any recommendations welcome!

  Cloud line also an alternative to Darn Tough

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• #326Oct 4, 2025

  Bombas Socks have really let me down. Any recommendations welcome!

  Darn Tough or Fox River.

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• #327Oct 4, 2025

  Bombas Socks have really let me down. Any recommendations welcome!

  Are you wearing just socks while in your house? I’ve had darn tough for 10 years and haven’t worn a hole in the bottom of my socks yet. I always wear slippers or something in the house. I’ve had holes in the toes or the ankle where it rubs the shoes or boot. So far they’ve replaced every pair that’s had a hole.

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• #328Oct 4, 2025

  Bombas Socks have really let me down. Any recommendations welcome!

  Do you have hardwood floors? My partner and I both bought bombas socks. I wear slides in the house but he doesn't. His socks wore through and mine didn't. Our theory is the hard floors are tough on the little grippies and they rip from there. I will also recommend Darn Toughs, like everyone else here.

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• #329Oct 4, 2025

  Bombas Socks have really let me down. Any recommendations welcome!

  I wear a 15 in Nike running shoes. I have big toes. Four pairs of Darn Tough black tactical ankle socks (yes, I'm Gen X) worn 2-3x between washes, going on 2-1/2/ years with minimal wear.

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• #330Oct 4, 2025

  Bombas Socks have really let me down. Any recommendations welcome!

  Seconding! My first darn tough socks were from a sample sale in Vancouver in 2019. I wore them for 2+ days every week (without washing) and in early spring this year, one pair got a hole. I filled out a form, sent them in, and they sent me a code for a free pair of socks. I ended up adding a second pair to my order.  The only bummer is that they don't make the same pattern as the original anymore, and I really loved the pattern. The new ones have bunnies, at least! Over the years, I have slowly transitioned my entire sock drawer to darn tough.

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• #331Oct 4, 2025

  Bombas Socks have really let me down. Any recommendations welcome!

  Over the past \~12 years I've phased out my entire sock drawer for Darn Tough socks. Everything from sport socks to business attire socks to casual. Have I spent hundreds of dollars on socks, maybe even 1000? Probably, but I will probably spend less and less on socks every year for the rest of my life. Overtime, people still buying cotton socks will outspend me.

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• #332Oct 4, 2025

  Bombas Socks have really let me down. Any recommendations welcome!

  Darn tough, Worn. Love the fit of worn and they’re holding up really well. Favorite ankle sock.

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• #333Oct 4, 2025

  Bombas Socks have really let me down. Any recommendations welcome!

  I have several pairs of Darn Tough socks. I have been wearing these to work every day for years. I cannot find any serious signs of wear.

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• #334Oct 4, 2025

  Bombas Socks have really let me down. Any recommendations welcome!

  Darn tough socks are made of wool, which has antimicrobial properties that prevents bacteria from growing and causing that stinky feet smell. So unless you are stepping in dirt with them you don't really need to swap them out every day.

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• #335Oct 4, 2025

  Bombas Socks have really let me down. Any recommendations welcome!

  Darn tough says to After I got them they sent some emails and one said, go ahead and wear your socks for many days in a row because the merino wool won't smell.

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• #336Oct 4, 2025

  Bombas Socks have really let me down. Any recommendations welcome!

  Have you tried darn tough split off wide open? They have wider socks!

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• #337Oct 4, 2025

  Bombas Socks have really let me down. Any recommendations welcome!

  I second this a hundred times!! Switched to darn tough about 4 years ago. Before darn tough I’d replace my socks every 9 months or so due to holes. I have yet to replace a single pair of darn tough socks! If I had to, it would be free!

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• #338Oct 4, 2025

  Bombas Socks have really let me down. Any recommendations welcome!

  Darn tough is great

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• #339Oct 4, 2025

  Bombas Socks have really let me down. Any recommendations welcome!

  My husband has probably dozen pair of Darn Tough socks of various styles and has had one single pair get holes and it was at the toe-stitch seam. The warranty replacement was easy.

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• #340Oct 4, 2025

  Bombas Socks have really let me down. Any recommendations welcome!

  I exclusively have DT socks and wear them 2-3 days always, unless I've done something to get them gross. I walk about 8-10M a day too. Never had an issue with stinky socks or feet. Did get athlete's foot once but pretty sure that was from the gym.

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• #341Oct 4, 2025

  Bombas Socks have really let me down. Any recommendations welcome!

  Darn tough is good but I'm really enjoying my Merino wool socks right now.

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• #342Oct 4, 2025

  Bombas Socks have really let me down. Any recommendations welcome!

  ”We will replace your socks free of charge: If they are not the most comfortable, durable and best-fitting socks you can buy. In a nutshell, if you wear a hole in them, we will replace them free of charge. If your socks are inadvertently damaged. As long as we can tell that they were once a pair of Darn Tough socks, our warranty will apply.” From their EU website

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• #343Oct 4, 2025

  Bombas Socks have really let me down. Any recommendations welcome!

  I wear DT wool socks for work and will usually do one pair a week. Have you ever tried it? And I'm not some person who doesn't care about hygiene. I'm a shower trice a day kind of person.

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• #344Oct 4, 2025

  Bombas Socks have really let me down. Any recommendations welcome!

  Darn Tough. I'm aware I'm not the only one saying it. They tend to fit a little snug but they're brilliant. My reason for loving them is they stop my foot stank like it isn't even an issue. It's one of very few companies I genuinely heartily recommend to people I know.

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• #345Oct 4, 2025

  Bombas Socks have really let me down. Any recommendations welcome!

  Darntough are the only socks worth it anymore, I also had Bombas same thing happened to me, sure they are a little better than cheap hanes socks but I still wore a hole in them. I tried some Hanes and in 2-3 shifts I would have a hole in them. I bought 6 pairs of Darntoughs after seeing them on here wore them for 6 months (Im a float pool RN) they have held up great. So I ordered another 10 pairs so I will never have to buy socks again in my life as long as I don't lose them lol. Im going to grab a few pair of hunting boot socks from them as well great socks! Also they give discounts to medical workers!

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• #346Oct 4, 2025

  Bombas Socks have really let me down. Any recommendations welcome!

  I used to go through socks all the time with holes in them—until I discovered Darn Tough! Now, I don’t need to buy any more socks because Darn Tough has got me covered. These socks are made from the best materials, built to last, and come with an amazing warranty. Plus, they offer fast, cheap shipping! Once you try Darn Tough, you'll never go back to regular socks. Trust me, they’re a game-changer!

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• #347Oct 4, 2025

  Bombas Socks have really let me down. Any recommendations welcome!

  Not a problem with hygienic material that darn tough are made from. Really great if you have to go work on-site for a few weeks doing long days with limited access to laundry facilities. Also great for just wearing day to day.

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• #348Oct 4, 2025

  Bombas Socks have really let me down. Any recommendations welcome!

  Darn tough are a great choice. However, I have wide feet and find them a bit tight at times. Check out Point6 and if you’re a Costco member the Kirkland Merino wool fit nicely as well. 

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• #349Oct 4, 2025

  Bombas Socks have really let me down. Any recommendations welcome!

  I’ll add the darn tough too. If you are a state or federal, military employee GOVX gives you discounts on many things darn tough socks included.

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• #350Oct 4, 2025

  Bombas Socks have really let me down. Any recommendations welcome!

  Darn Tough

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• #351Oct 4, 2025

  Bombas Socks have really let me down. Any recommendations welcome!

  Have you contacted them about the warranty? If you no longer want to deal with the brand, I found saucony socks to have a similar fit to bombas Darn tough is the brand most people go to for quality and service. My socks from them never had any issues, so I never had to contact them I have plenty of feetures. Their plantar fascitis socks are my favorite for travelling. I had one of their other socks and had an issue with shrinking (this was 1 of my first pairs with them, so it could've been my fault). I contacted them about it and they gave me credit to use for another pair of their socks. Unfortunately, I didn't get a chance to use the credit yet because their site is pricey. I usually get them on sale from zappos or amazon

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• #352Oct 4, 2025

  Bombas Socks have really let me down. Any recommendations welcome!

  Darn tough. Only socks I can wear for 3 days and there is no smell. Insane product I wish I had 400$ to blow on socks becuase I know where I'd give my dollars.

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• #353Oct 4, 2025

  Bombas Socks have really let me down. Any recommendations welcome!

  Darn Tough. They are pricey, but lifetime warranty is pretty nice. So far no holes

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• #354Oct 4, 2025

  Bombas Socks have really let me down. Any recommendations welcome!

  darn tough. expensive but has lifetime warranty. will accept socks that's just one piece and will replace them with new ones. will not ask for a receipt or whatever. they will send you a new pair back every single time.

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• #355Oct 3, 2025

  What item from the US is BIFL that you can’t get in other countries

  I always thought that until I got Darn Tough wool socks that are not at all itchy.

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• #356Oct 2, 2025

  Which moment made you switch to the "buy it for life" mindset?

  I think socks finally did it for me. I used to wear fun fashion socks that were terrible for your feet - then switched to smart wool and darn tough and BOY howdy was there a difference. Then I started buying quality clothing, then quality music gear (I’m a musician), now I simply refuse to entertain the lower levels of quality. Even if I’m dabbling in a new hobby I’ll stretch for the mid grade tools.

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• #357Oct 2, 2025

  Which everyday item do you wish had a true BIFL version?

  There's a few good ones for bags. Jansport for rucksacks, Osprey for hiking bag, Timbuk2 for travel bags. Patagonia is good for outerwear, then i'm sure you've heard of Darn Tough for socks

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• #358Oct 1, 2025

  Has anyone actually found a pair of shoes that truly last a lifetime?

  Ijs that ppl (not you) in this sub get all fired up about how you can’t wear shoes all day every day then trip all over themselves to promote Darn Tough socks.  Or maybe they just have nasty feet. 

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• #359Sep 7, 2025

  Subreddit decline in quality

  The answer is Darn Tough.

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• #360Sep 7, 2025

  What's a purchase under $50 that has genuinely improved your daily routine?

  Darn Tough socks! They have a lifetime guarantee.

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• #361Sep 7, 2025

  Subreddit decline in quality

  My real sock hack is the Wigwam sock outlet in Sheboygan, WI (home of the 12yo dui!). $5-6/pair for darn tough quality wool socks.

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• #362Sep 7, 2025

  BIFL Cotton Socks for a relatively active person

  I have to agree that BIFL and cotton don’t go together for socks, and that wool is better. But if you can’t wear wool, I’ve also had good luck with synthetics like Darn Tough’s Coolmax line. The brand I bought a decade ago is no longer sold, but also used the Coolmax trademark, so probably the same fiber. They’re as good as the day I bought them.

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• #363Sep 7, 2025

  BIFL Cotton Socks for a relatively active person

  I find merino wool to be unbearably warm compared to cotton. I have two pairs of darn tough which indeed hold up very very well but I have to be careful when to use them because they do get tremendously hot

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• #364Sep 7, 2025

  Subreddit decline in quality

  Yes this is just a darn tough, lodge, and Le creuset subreddit at this point.

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• #365Sep 7, 2025

  Best Workwear Brand?

  Agree on all points. I have some red wing dynaforce steel toes that are going on 10+ years. I am a field engineer, so don't get the steel kicking that a lot of guys do, but I have had them in some caustic environments and they have held up great where others have not. I need more Darn Tough, but a full two weeks of socks is a spicy meatball to swallow. I'll do it eventually.

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• #366Sep 7, 2025

  Best Workwear Brand?

  Darn Tough socks. Red Wing, Nick’s and Jim Green boots. I still think Carhartt makes decent coats, but I know not everyone agrees with that.

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• #367Sep 7, 2025

  Best Workwear Brand?

  And you can get Darn Tough replaced for free!

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• #368Sep 7, 2025

  Best Workwear Brand?

  I like Duluth pocket T-shirts. I have a rotation of 6. They generally last 2 years. I like the extra length vs carhart. I can get about 3 years out of darn tough socks. I have 8 pairs I rotate through. Always wear slippers in the house if I have socks on.

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• #369Sep 6, 2025

  Thinking of going all in on Stance socks. Good choice?

  Oof, tough crowd here to get down voted for liking Bombas, lol. I'll check out the Darn Tough socks though (regardless of down-vote status). I'm kind of a 'ho for socks and live in boots from October until June-ish whenever the rainy season here ends, so I'm definitely game for learning new life hacks where simple pleasures in life are concerned, like socks.

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• #370Sep 6, 2025

  What's a purchase under $50 that has genuinely improved your daily routine?

  Another voice for Darn Tough. I put in a lot of miles on my feet at work. I started buying darn tough three years ago and they are all still doing great.

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• #371Sep 5, 2025

  What's a purchase under $50 that has genuinely improved your daily routine?

  Darn Toughs last me 60% as long as Smartwool. I know I can abuse the lifetime warranty but I just don't.

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• #372Sep 5, 2025

  What's a purchase under $50 that has genuinely improved your daily routine?

  >a specific brand of wool socks that has lasted for years, Darn Tough. And if for some reason they don't last for years, they'll send you a new pair.

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• #373Sep 5, 2025

  What's a purchase under $50 that has genuinely improved your daily routine?

  - Victorinox Fibrox Chinese chefs knife - Westmark peeler - Berndes silicone spoon shaped spatula - ZhenSanHuan wok spatula (that's really BifL) - Darn Tough socks - Rohema drumsticks (much more durable than other brands)

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• #374Sep 5, 2025

  What's a purchase under $50 that has genuinely improved your daily routine?

  I’m a fan of Darn Tough over Smartwool, but basically the same, minus private equity.

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• #375Sep 5, 2025

  Thinking of going all in on Stance socks. Good choice?

  They are by far one of the best pairs of socks I owned, but I've only ever gotten generic shit. I was disappointed they didn't last nearly as long as I thought they would. 18mo? Maybe? I realize at the end of the day socks are consumables but I already grabbed a pair of Darn Toughs to try. Plus, always a bonus to buy US.

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• #376Sep 5, 2025

  Thinking of going all in on Stance socks. Good choice?

  my bombas lasted me 6 months max. darn tough going on 2 years and look brand new. construction worker on my feet 8 hours a day

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• #377Sep 5, 2025

  Best wool hiking socks in EU?

  Darn Tough has an EU site with free shipping (although yes, many models are still around 40€). They’re well worth it though, especially given the great warranty

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• #378Sep 5, 2025

  Brands That Used to Be BIFL — But Aren't Anymore?

  If Darn Tough quality ever starts to go downhill, I’ll be devastated. They’re all I wear and the quality is excellent.

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• #379Sep 5, 2025

  What's a purchase under $50 that has genuinely improved your daily routine?

  Darn Tough Socks. I have been using them for almost 7 years now. Still in good condition. They provide lifetime warranty.

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• #380Sep 5, 2025

  Brands That Used to Be BIFL — But Aren't Anymore?

  Darn Tough and Smartwool are pretty much all I wear.

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• #381Sep 5, 2025

  What's a purchase under $50 that has genuinely improved your daily routine?

  Darn Tough socks. Best socks ever and full replacement, as soon as the are wearing thin.

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• #382Sep 5, 2025

  Wool clothes you stand by

  Weird, they have so many types, and I’ve personally found all of mine are comfortable and have lasted years. Perhaps I tell myself that because of the lifetime guarantee but they haven’t failed me yet.

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• #383Sep 5, 2025

  What's a purchase under $50 that has genuinely improved your daily routine?

  Darn Tough socks! This sub convinced me to buy a pair for the Mr, he then got me a pair, & the rest is history. Both of us now despise our other socks & have both been replacing each pair with DT whenever there’s a sale.

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• #384Sep 5, 2025

  What's a purchase under $50 that has genuinely improved your daily routine?

  Darn tough wool socks are awesome. They last a really long time, can be worn more than once between cleaning, and has completely eliminated foot odor for me. I’d say that’s a win, I won’t wear a cotton sock any longer.

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• #385Sep 4, 2025

  Brands That Used to Be BIFL — But Aren't Anymore?

  Smartwool. Those bastards sold me a pair of work socks that tore a whole in the heel the first day of 12 day logging shift. Darn Tough every day since. 

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• #386Sep 4, 2025

  What's a purchase under $50 that has genuinely improved your daily routine?

  I have both the Kirkland wool socks and darn tough. Darn tough are more robust, but the price point has me buying Kirkland and replacing them every so often.

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• #387Sep 4, 2025

  What's a purchase under $50 that has genuinely improved your daily routine?

  Darn Tough are the best socks! Lifetime guarantee. I've never had a pair wear out.

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• #388Sep 4, 2025

  Brands That Used to Be BIFL — But Aren't Anymore?

  Quick note - I bought some of the Leisure socks (synthetic and wool blend), and the wool sheds a lot when being laundered. The Darned Tough pure wool socks are great, but my experience with the Leisure blend type is not.

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• #389Sep 4, 2025

  What's a purchase under $50 that has genuinely improved your daily routine?

  A few things I basically always have on me that I'd recommend. Merino Wool hiking socks. I haven't had athletes foot in years since I switched to these. I got the Costco brand people here like Darn Tough Socks 46oz Yeti hermos. Keeps stuff cool for long and it's survived many falls including one down the side of a mountain. They regularly go on sale for under $50. Canary Box Cutter. I cut boxes open all day for my job and this knife is my goto. It's a serrated safety knife and it fantastic at its job.

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• #390Sep 4, 2025

  Brands That Used to Be BIFL — But Aren't Anymore?

  It sounds like you got some bad luck on what was sent. I have tons of darn tough and they’ve never come with holes already in them. They get holes eventually, but the lifetime guarantee still makes them more BIFL than a sock company like Wigwam where they last until they don’t and then you buy more at full retail.

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• #391Sep 4, 2025

  Brands That Used to Be BIFL — But Aren't Anymore?

  Darn Tough. Nothing like them and their warranty

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• #392Sep 4, 2025

  Brands That Used to Be BIFL — But Aren't Anymore?

  Its always been Darn Tough

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• #393Sep 3, 2025

  Warmest coat made of natural material that doesnt include down feathers?

  Besides a coat, what you want is merino wool base layers. Darn Tough socks.

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• #394Sep 2, 2025

  Thank you sub for the BIFL advice

  the only time I have ever put a hole in darn tough socks is when I forgot to file down the sharp edges on my toenails after cutting them. even then they are still amazing

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• #395Sep 2, 2025

  Wool clothes you stand by

  Darn Tough for socks. Smartwool for base layers and casual shirts.

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• #396Sep 1, 2025

  Wool clothes you stand by

  Darn tough socks

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• #397Sep 1, 2025

  Arc’teryx Alpha SV – BIFL or planned obsolescence? Need advice before pulling the trigger

  With current technology, delamination is part of degradation process and it doesn’t just happen to seam tapes but it can occur anywhere that is 3L. They’re in business to make money so at some point they have to cease the repair/exchange. The only closest exchange for free for life I have seen is Darn Tough. Patagonia usually try their best to extend the life span by repairs but at some point they can’t when the damage is too much then they offer you credit or coupons and recycle for you.

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• #398Sep 1, 2025

  Neutral colored wool sock recommendations?

  [Darn Tough](https://darntough.com/collections/men?v=products&avad=163859_e439ef8f9&utm_source=www.joinhoney.com%2Fpartners&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=Avantlink&cid=aff_www.joinhoney.com%2Fpartners&gad_source=1#/pf:ss_color_filter:Gray/pf:ss_weight:Lightweight) You should be able to find something you like there.

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• #399Aug 13, 2025

  Bombas Socks are not BIFL quality

  If Darn Tough strangles your feet, get their Wide Open socks. Same wool, same warranty, same company.

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• #400Aug 12, 2025

  Bombas Socks are not BIFL quality

  True. The Bombas I got were hot garbage. The Darn Toughs I bought years ago are still going.

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• #401Aug 12, 2025

  Bombas Socks are not BIFL quality

  Darn Tough all the way.  I wear them daily.  Takes several years to wear out- by that I mean they lose a little stretch and heels get a little thin.  I’m repurposing into fabric art.  I blew through a pair of Bombas in less than 2 months

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• #402Aug 12, 2025

  Bombas Socks are not BIFL quality

  I have some I've been wearing for almost 10 years, still in great shape. 

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• #403Aug 12, 2025

  Bombas Socks are not BIFL quality

  Darn tough are the best socks I've ever had. I've had mine for years and years and they still are great. Fits and smartwool both developed holes over time. Bombas seem cheap but I haven't tried them

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• #404Aug 12, 2025

  Bombas Socks are not BIFL quality

  I’m a big fan of darn tough and feetures running socks. I have feetures I have worn and washed weekly for 10+ years.

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• #405Aug 12, 2025

  Bombas Socks are not BIFL quality

  I had a similar thing happen with my Darn Tough socks, only their hiking socks have lived a decent life. I bought ten pairs of Silverlight socks four years ago, wear them every day, and they look almost identical to the I got them. If I ever need new socks, I won’t hesitate to buy them again, but at this rate I’m not going to need to do that for many more years.

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• #406Aug 12, 2025

  Bombas Socks are not BIFL quality

  I use darn tough. My oldest pair of these is probably 3+ years old, some areas starting to thin but no holes yet. When I tried bombas they wore holes in a couple months like you said and I was confused why people said they were good.

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• #407Aug 12, 2025

  Bombas Socks are not BIFL quality

  I can guarantee the Darn Tough T4033 sock cushion doesn't disappear. It's the thickest heaviest sock I've ever worn. Shit, I've had Drs when I take my socks off comment on these socks and how thick they are. Yes, they eventually wear holes, but the cushion doesn't simply go away. A good bit of cushion still exist when a hole somewhere else on the bottom develops. Thats because these are not your everyday ordinary socks. I've actually done what you said with brand new socks, however my Darn Tough T4033 socks shrink when drying them on delicate. Not bad enough that they don't fit or are too small. It's simply bad enough that I have decided I am going to hang them up to dry instead because that's inconvenient for me, and not necessary as they still fit me. I have never had to put my heel in when pulling my socks up to avoid tearing them or creating holes. I just need to make sure I don't use my nails when they are too long, or pull them up from the very top of the sock. I've torn a few, but only just a few.

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• #408Aug 12, 2025

  Bombas Socks are not BIFL quality

  Darn Tough and their highest content Merino Wool at about 80% tends to last me half as long as the other Darn Tough socks I have worn. Half as long meaning about three years of seasonal wear during fall and winter when I wear them every year rotating about five pairs of socks everyday of the week as well as slippers in the house. It's not unusual to hear about Merino Wool anything wearing out quicker. Bottom line for me is that I haven't found anything thicker or with the same or more content of Merino Wool for one thing and any which have a lifetime guarantee. They now cost $33 a pair but all I have to do is send them in and get replacements when they do wear out. I've been doing that with their T4033 model sock for about the last seven years.

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• #409Aug 12, 2025

  Bombas Socks are not BIFL quality

  That matches my experience. At least the merino(sp?) wool ones were really soft. I had a pair of wool hiking socks that has held up pretty well, but they're not so soft .. . and I don't wear them so often. Honestly my faves are the "All purpose" cotton/poly blend. It's not a phrase that sounds like some galaxy brain revolutionary sock, but it just feels nicest of what I've tried. Even thpse are getting some holes around the line under the toes, though . . . but it has at least been a few years, and I have some imperfect finishing in a few spots on my wood floors, and I want to blame this for about half of it.

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• #410Aug 12, 2025

  Bombas Socks are not BIFL quality

  All 3 of my 3 year old Bombas socks have developed holes on the inside side of the heel. All 7+ of my 7+ year old Darn Tough socks fit, feel, and look like new. It’s no contest to me, granted all of my Darn Tough are longer socks while my Bombas are all low cut for tennis shoes. My Darn Tough get warn more often during the year though.

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• #411Aug 12, 2025

  Reccomendations for a good pair of boots and socks for someone on their feet all day?

  For me, Darn tough sock + lems (Boulder Summit) boot

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• #412Aug 12, 2025

  Bombas Socks are not BIFL quality

  Darn tough socks may very well last a lifetime

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• #413Aug 12, 2025

  Bombas Socks are not BIFL quality

  I have 7 pairs of Darn Tough that I've been wearing daily for about 4 years now. No signs of wear and most of that was with a job where I walked around all day. Some of the people on this sub just cannot be treating their things well. I see posts like, "My Darn Toughs didn't even last me a month!" I've never even had a pair of Walmart socks that didn't last a month. You need to reevaluate how you treat your things.

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• #414Aug 12, 2025

  Bombas Socks are not BIFL quality

  I like my smartwool socks for just casual use, but I’ve found they pill a lot and have a looser fit, so they slouch down on the foot and ankle throughout the day a bit but my DT socks have never had that issue. Like others have mentioned, I was more impressed with my cotton Bombas socks vs their merino ones. The merino no show socks they have are great though

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• #415Aug 12, 2025

  Bombas Socks are not BIFL quality

  I bought Darn Tough years ago and will never buy anything else. I have only had to warranty 3 pair.

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• #416Aug 12, 2025

  Bombas Socks are not BIFL quality

  My Bomba socks were the most comfortable socks I have ever had. I only used them for work. Unfortunately they died on me in about a year (which I have to admit is about what most "good" socks last with only Darn Tough still going strong after several years). I only recommend them to people who have foot issues and need comfort of durability.

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• #417Aug 11, 2025

  Bombas Socks are not BIFL quality

  I have A LOT of bombas. Almost all my socks are bombas. The hex running socks, thick boot socks, regular crew socks, limited release collections, tons of them. I wear them as house socks. This means they’re also back yard socks, driveway socks, checking the mail down the street socks. I have never worn them in shoes, only around the house. All day every day. I am very, very happy with them. I will buy more bombas. Obviously the thicker they are, the longer they hold up. Those hex running socks can take a beating. They last way longer than any other socks of ever tried, apart from darn tough. I have a few pairs leftover from when my husband was issued them during his military career. I use them as house socks, too, and they hold up very well. But they’re super tight around my calves and it actually gets itchy because they’re so tight. The darn tough socks are much older than any of my bombas, but they’re less comfy.

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• #418Aug 11, 2025

  Bombas Socks are not BIFL quality

  I still have and regularly wear every pair of Darn Tough socks I've ever owned. For durable everyday or hiking socks I won't ever buy anything else. I have a friend who wore out multiple pairs of darn tough socks in less than a year wearing them casually. He now swears by Bombas. Moral of the story is feet and shoes are all different, try darn tough and I hope they work for you! Point 6 is another option since it's the new company made by the founder of smartwool.

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• #419Aug 11, 2025

  Bombas Socks are not BIFL quality

  If we are talking about your priority, I’d lean toward Darn Tough based on my experience!

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• #420Aug 11, 2025

  Bombas Socks are not BIFL quality

  Bought my Darn Tough ~2016, been backpacking all over the US. Never had a single hole. Maybe the quality has gone down since, some people don’t like them, I guess. They’ve been perfect for me.

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• #421Aug 11, 2025

  Bombas Socks are not BIFL quality

  This sub complains about Bombas and Darn Tough constantly and yet I wear both daily without issues. 

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• #422Aug 11, 2025

  Bombas Socks are not BIFL quality

  I had the same experience and then switched to darn tough- haven’t looked back

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• #423Aug 11, 2025

  Bombas Socks are not BIFL quality

  My Bombass socks got a hole in the toe within 6 months. I’ll stick with Darn Tough.

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• #424Aug 11, 2025

  Bombas Socks are not BIFL quality

  Not only can I vouch for Darn Tough, if you did happen to develop a hole after a brief amount of wear like that (it could be a manufacturing defect honestly), they'd absolutely send you a replacement pair. In fact, bombas might as well, have you emailed them?

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• #425Aug 11, 2025

  Bombas Socks are not BIFL quality

  Darn Tough is good. Smartwool is good too, but I think the nylon "skeleton" in them is more obvious. Whether that's good or bad is probably personal preference. But I think that makes smartwool a tiny bit less comfortable but last a bit longer. If you try and pull darn touch socks on from the top, you'll probably end up making holes on the heel seams eventually. Gotta get your heel in there before pulling them up. This is probably more significant on longer socks. And if you're getting cushioned socks, the cushion is going to eventually go away. Not because bad quality, just the nature of wear and tear on socks.

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• #426Aug 11, 2025

  Bombas Socks are not BIFL quality

  Same, my merino running socks are at least 6 years old and are only a little worn at the big toe

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• #427Aug 11, 2025

  Bombas Socks are not BIFL quality

  **Darn Tough Wider Socks** [**https://wideopensocks.com/**](https://wideopensocks.com/)

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• #428Aug 11, 2025

  Bombas Socks are not BIFL quality

  Darn tough are good if you have narrow feet. Otherwise look at wide open, which is their wide foot option. They aren't extremely wide, but they do just barely fit my (nearly) square feet.

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• #429Aug 11, 2025

  Bombas Socks are not BIFL quality

  I can tell you the socks I used for work socks initially some lasted about 4 and some about 5 years. But I also can tell you one of their most expensive socks with the highest Merino Wool content and an extremely thick sock only last me about three years. Not all Darn Tough socks are the same, but that's because they are not all made of the same material. But those extremely expensive socks are my favorite socks and supposedly higher content Merino very often isn't the most durable material. It also shrinks when I put it in the dryer on delicate but they are still large enough it's nothing that concerns me so I refuse to hang them up to dry like they recommend. They are a bit smaller but the still work for me. The key is, you get a lifetime guarantee. I just don't return each single pair because that could get more expensive because generally speaking you have to send them back in to get a replacement on your dime there but they will ship back free. You could replace them at a store that sells them, but not all those stores do and they would have to have the sock you are looking for so good luck with that. These socks tend to be rather thick so I wait until I get three pairs and stick them in a reusable Amazon box to cut down on shipping costs. The whole process takes about a month to ship, inspect, get a code, and recieve my new pairs of what now cost $33 a pair for these specific model of socks. At about $7 for three new pairs it works for me, I simply call it maintenance costs. I have a place I put socks with holes waiting until I get three pairs. One sock is typically good out of the six socks and I fill out the paperwork and send them in. I call them with tracking number once the time comes they say they will send me a code if they haven't and they issue a code based on the tracking number. I tend to believe they get overwhelmed, but calling them with the tracking number is not a hassle to me. They do have other companies with warranties that don't cover dogs chewing them up like Darn Tough does, but some of these other companies don't require you to send them in and you can just take a picture of the damaged socks. In my case none of these other companies have such a thick and high content Merino Wool not to mention any other company I have found, so I am not interested. Not one product works for everybody and Darn Tough does not tend to work for some people. Some people who have wide feet or wide ankles. Darn Tough has another company for that. Some don't like the fact they have to ship them back, and some don't like life time warranties for socks because they simply can't keep track of their socks. I don't see how hard that can be as I don't tend to lose or misplace my things. $33 a pair also tends to be a motivator not too. That and it helps that I don't have to send every pair to get a replacement as I have extra socks so I have enough to use in the meantime. I simply no longer have to buy any more socks, I've found something that works extremely well for me, and all I do is pay a bit of maintenance costs for that about once every three years and on the other model I wear with shorts I just did that for the first time in about six years. I have heard some people say some of their Darn Tough socks lasted only a couple of months and I have heard some say they tore the first time they tried to put them on. Any sock can tear if you are not putting it on correctly, I've done that myself once or twice. It really comes down to what works for you. I wear what I consider to be a fairly expensive sock which is not highly unusual but at $33 a pair, I can do that and justify that because it's got a life time warranty and I essential will wear these socks possibly over the course of a very long time and I no longer have to buy any more socks which can be a hassle as companies tend to have quality issues over time. I haven't seen that with Darn Tough. Good luck no matter what you chose to do. You simply may not agree with me and maybe looking for something else.

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• #430Aug 11, 2025

  Bombas Socks are not BIFL quality

  My first pair of Darn Tough weren't a great fit although I got the "correct" size, so I went up a size for subsequent ones and never had a problem again. There's also a brand made by the same people that caters to wide feet.

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• #431Aug 11, 2025

  Bombas Socks are not BIFL quality

  That's wild. I'd definitely be mad... thanks for the heads up. I have pairs of socks from a basic... probably Hanes? Or Fruit of the Loom? whatever it is multipack at Target - aka very not BIFL - that have lasted years and years. I do enjoy my Darn Tough socks, but I wear them mostly for hiking so I can't vouch for daily use. But they do look exactly the same as the day I got them years ago with that sporadic use.

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• #432Aug 11, 2025

  Bombas Socks are not BIFL quality

  I’ve had darn tough socks forever. I think my oldest pair of ski socks are probably 25 years old. I have numerous other pairs at various stages of life, but I’ve never fully worn out a pair. Multiple friends have used the lifetime guarantee without issue. If they fit your feet and style preferences, there is no better sock.

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• #433Aug 11, 2025

  Bombas Socks are not BIFL quality

  darn tough is the only way tbh

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• #434Aug 11, 2025

  Bombas Socks are not BIFL quality

  They aren't made for wider feet, or wider ankles. However Darn Tough has another sock company for that.

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• #435Aug 11, 2025

  Bombas Socks are not BIFL quality

  My husband invested in swapping over all his socks to Darn Tough a few years ago. Everything from dress to hiking socks. He wears them hard, and to date (maybe 5-6 years) only one has just now worn a hole in the heel. He’s going to wait until another wears out so he can take advantage of the lifetime replacement warranty as a pair.

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• #436Aug 11, 2025

  Bombas Socks are not BIFL quality

  I liked Balega, but they are just average socks. Swapped to Darn Tough socks and my feet will forever be strangled, but the socks will last. No joke, tightest f'n sock ever. Like, the hair on the top of my feet either got rubbed off, or choked out. It took a few wears before I stopped noticing that.

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• #437Aug 11, 2025

  Bombas Socks are not BIFL quality

  I’m very active and my SW have lasted longer than my DT by far. I’ve worn same SW pair for 10 days straight hiking without holes. Actually only reason they get holes is if my wife wears them with her long pointy nails lol

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• #438Aug 11, 2025

  Bombas Socks are not BIFL quality

  Darn Tough are great but feel a bit tight on my feet. I recommend looking into Point6. High quality socks that fit me better.

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• #439Aug 11, 2025

  Bombas Socks are not BIFL quality

  I have both DT and SW. My SW have lasted longer than the DT. But I think it’s due to fit as DT are far more snug. I have pairs of SW that are close to 15 yrs old. They are beginning to show wear. I’m at the point where I have been switching all my cheap socks for merino wool. I still have a few of the anklets from another brand. I wear them when painting or doing something where I could spill nasty stuff on them. If you want thin wool socks REI sells liner socks. They are the thickness of most of my socks. With a coupon they’re cheaper. The other cost cutting option is to check out the discontinued socks at either SW or DT. I got some odd colors and designs for about 40-50% off. Doesn’t matter since they don’t show.

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• #440Aug 11, 2025

  Bombas Socks are not BIFL quality

  I feel like this gets posted a lot. I really think it varies because my partner has had no issues with DT but holes in Bombas and I’m the complete opposite- my Bombas have held up and my DTs getting holes in the bottom. I think it really depends on the sock style so I’ve been trying other DT styles when I send in for warranty.

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• #441Aug 11, 2025

  Bombas Socks are not BIFL quality

  I love Darn Tough and also SmartWool. I am only about six years in on them. I am moderately active in my daily life, so no extreme wear'n'tear, but they are still going strong.

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• #442Aug 11, 2025

  Bombas Socks are not BIFL quality

  I love Darn Tough socks, I have pairs over a decade old with no holes.

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• #443Aug 11, 2025

  Bombas Socks are not BIFL quality

  I’ve only had darn tough for about 2 years now, but my socks are still going strong. I walk a lot and normally wear through under armor socks in about a year.

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• #444Aug 11, 2025

  Bombas Socks are not BIFL quality

  I'll vouch for darn tough.. absolutely love them.. It's all I wear now.

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• #445Aug 11, 2025

  PSA: Please refrain from making posts about inherently consumable products that last you a long time because of sporadic use and not quality.

  Welp, time for another Darn Tough socks post!

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• #446Aug 10, 2025

  Is Awesome Socks Club BIFL?

  No one thing will be the right thing for everybody so good luck finding yours, but I no longer have to buy any more socks and there is more than one way to skin a cat. I bought some of my Darn Tough socks over time but I also asked my family to gift pairs to me for birthdays, Fathers day and Christmas for a couple of years so a good many were actually gifted. Great way to fill that sock drawer besides it also guaranteed I got what I wanted and something I would use. I just made sure I was very specific about the model of socks I wanted. Not all Darn Tough socks are created the same but I've found the socks I like to wear. For me the highest content Merino socks I've been able to find and I have only been able to find that high of percentage of Merino Wool at Darn Tough and yes they are expensive now costing $33 a pair. It did help I'm retired military for discounts but it also greatly helped that my family gifted a good many pairs as well. One pair from this son and one pair from that son they tend to add up fairly quickly that way.

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• #447Aug 9, 2025

  I’m sick of Nikes terrible quality. What are some good name branded clothes that won’t wear out in 3 weeks.

  Agreed. Darn Tough are still great and my 100% go to now.

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• #448Aug 9, 2025

  I’m sick of Nikes terrible quality. What are some good name branded clothes that won’t wear out in 3 weeks.

  I’m a huge fan of Darn tough socks and they have a lifetime warranty. Hadn’t had to use warranty yet going on a year and a half.

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• #449Aug 9, 2025

  I’m sick of Nikes terrible quality. What are some good name branded clothes that won’t wear out in 3 weeks.

  Socks? I swear by Darn Tough and Camel City Mills. I have never put a hole in a pair, and I am terrible at keeping my toenails trimmed. I swear I'll be dead before any of the socks get a hole.

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• #450Aug 9, 2025

  I’m sick of Nikes terrible quality. What are some good name branded clothes that won’t wear out in 3 weeks.

  If you’re looking for socks the answer is Smartwool or Darn Tough. If you’re looking for other clothing then information on your style preferences and what type of clothing you’re looking for would be helpful.

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• #451Aug 9, 2025

  I’m sick of Nikes terrible quality. What are some good name branded clothes that won’t wear out in 3 weeks.

  People who care about brands don’t matter. The popular suggestion around here for socks will be Darn Tough.

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• #452Aug 6, 2025

  What are some of the best products/brands you love splurging on?

  I’m a men’s 13-14 shoe size and have all Darn Toughs in XL and they fit me perfectly. I’ve also sent back about four or five pairs over the years for free socks. You can’t beat that warranty.

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• #453Aug 6, 2025

  Best everyday socks for sweaty feet?

  I was in the same boat — had a drawer full of DTs and swore I’d never switch. But after trying a newer padded ankle sock with tight mesh top, I honestly prefer the feel on longer days. Less moisture, no itch, more stable. I still keep my DTs for hiking, but for gym or work shifts I go with the new ones now.

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• #454Aug 6, 2025

  Best everyday socks for sweaty feet?

  Darn tough w/ cushion. It seems like it would make them sweatier but for whatever reason these are about the only socks I can wear comfortably all day. -a sweaty foot gal Honorable mention the puma ankle socks that Costco sells...don't know why!

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• #455Aug 6, 2025

  Best everyday socks for sweaty feet?

  Darn Tough stuff, they have a bunch of different weights, I like a bit more cushion which are thicker but I have some of the very light ones that are very cool and stay dry.

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• #456Aug 6, 2025

  Best everyday socks for sweaty feet?

  Merino wool isn’t itchy if real merino quality made. Darn tough Vermont is a good Company

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• #457Aug 6, 2025

  Best everyday socks for sweaty feet?

  Wool socks could be good and check your shoes. Wool socks in lightweight blend Darn Tough Vermont is a good brand. You do need to take care of them differently if you want them to stay in good shape but they do have lifetime guarantee. Check your shoes choices and materials they are made of. They also have procedures you can have for sweat reduction in areas of problematic sweating.

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• #458Aug 5, 2025

  Best everyday socks for sweaty feet?

  Darn tough. If they wear out (doesn’t matter how long you’ve had them) you can send them back, no receipt needed, to receive a new pair. They use the worn socks for research and development so that they can see how the sock wears out over time, allowing them to create better and better socks

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• #459Aug 5, 2025

  Best everyday socks for sweaty feet?

  Darn Tough 💯

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• #460Aug 5, 2025

  What style darn tough sock do you have and why would you go to bat for it?

  1116 is my go to every day sock. 1039 are super lightweight and feel like nothing - great for the heat/running

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• #461Aug 5, 2025

  What style darn tough sock do you have and why would you go to bat for it?

  Not necessarily so. I wear their no show running socks which fit me wonderfully, but the no show light hiker feels not tight enough. I think different “models” of their socks have their own fit.

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• #462Aug 5, 2025

  What style darn tough sock do you have and why would you go to bat for it?

  They do, and I’ve used it a handful of times. I just try not to overdo it. Dumb thing to worry about—but I like the company, and don’t want to abuse the warranty to a point where they pull a LL Bean and go “so…no more lifetime warranty.” This is usually one of my selling points (I don’t sell them) when I’m talking to people about them. They think I’m crazy for (1) spending that much on a single pair of socks and (2) think I’m joking about the warranty. They’re well made (for the most part), the customer service has been great, and they have the warranty. Over the last…yeesh…probably 10 years now, I’ve swapped almost all of my socks to DT. I got a pair as a gift at one point and loved them. Get looks from the family at Christmas time when they’re like, “what do you want?” Socks…but this brand. Only this brand.

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• #463Aug 5, 2025

  What style darn tough sock do you have and why would you go to bat for it?

  Their Run No Show Tab. I love them. They stay put and are supportive. When I have to wear a different sock my feet are noticeably less happy (used to love the Smartwool no shows I have until I bought Darn Tough and that was a significant upgrade all around). Also, I get two days wear out of the Darn Toughs before they smell, and they don’t stretch out by the time they are ready for the wash. I also have a pair of their Edge Over the calf ski/snowboard socks for very cold winter days. They stay put to a surprising level and double as compression socks for me. I dislike their Light Hiker No Shows. My feet and ankles are probably too skinny but they do not feel as supportive or snug.

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• #464Aug 5, 2025

  What style darn tough sock do you have and why would you go to bat for it?

  That’s true, I guess. I try to keep in mind LL Bean in that aspect. Don’t want the lifetime warranty to go away because I’m sending socks back every other month. I’ve owned the hikers, work, and lifestyle. I’ve done warranty replacements for the hikers/work maybe…2 or 3 times in the last 5-ish years. The lifestyles….I replaced 2 or 3 times in the span of 5 months. The last time I sent the lifestyles in, I just ordered hikers and paid the difference.

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• #465Aug 5, 2025

  What style darn tough sock do you have and why would you go to bat for it?

  You are in for an awakening. They actually have a more expensive sock with a higher wool content. Its my go to [Check my comment here.](https://www.reddit.com/r/BuyItForLife/s/MpjmTXYFdF)

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• #466Aug 5, 2025

  What style darn tough sock do you have and why would you go to bat for it?

  [Men's Mountaineering Over-the-Calf Heavyweight Hiking Socks](https://darntough.com/products/mens-merino-wool-mountaineering-otc-full-cushion-heavyweight-hiking-socks?variant=37874214731962&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=PM_PLA_Warm_Zombies_US_Mixed&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=17720352684&gbraid=0AAAAACalYIK41H7e6UxyOpbSNQSWH4i1K&gclid=Cj0KCQjw18bEBhCBARIsAKuAFEalV-eXCS9_Of_u9Di0NoPZ9lQWMeQr_6A2wTO7zsm-09y3LMVNW58aAtC6EALw_wcB) I bought wool socks because I was having a moisture problem with my feet in my work boots. First I got a few pair of the Men's Hiker boot and 2 pair of the Paul Bunyan over the calf socks. After deciding I liked the over the calf style I looked again and found the socks listed above. I bought them and they are hands down the best socks I've ever had. Very soft, cushioned, amd don't slide down my legs like the Hiker Boots socks. They are also tall so they protect my calf from chafing in cowboy boots. I wish I could exchange all my other DT socks for more of them.

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• #467Aug 5, 2025

  What style darn tough sock do you have and why would you go to bat for it?

  Bought 4 pairs of these some years ago, based on recommendations from this sub :) Still going strong, visible wear has not changed much since the initial wash from brand new. I got the hiking ones. For everyday lounging around at home they are a bit too tight for my (wide) feet, but for hiking, gardening, hunting, and so on, they are great! Anytime I will be wearing boots for a long time, in trying conditions or varying weather, I wear these. Keeps my feet dry and supported even if sweaty or wet, which also helps reduce chance of blisters. Because of the high wool content, the socks can be dried and reused several times before needing a wash. I would buy Darn Tough again but a different model next time.

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• #468Aug 5, 2025

  What style darn tough sock do you have and why would you go to bat for it?

  I have two that I use mainly and this is after buying a few different ones over the course of about ten years or so. I started with just one of their normal crew socks which lasted a good long time when I was working at about four to five years to a sock that only last me about three years and it is one of their most expensive socks. The other is running sock with a full top which goes much better with shorts and has lasted about five to six years. Their T4033 sock is by far my favorite it just doesn't work with shorts. It's the highest content and thickest Merino sock I've been able to find. Warm in winter and cool in summer. Expensive at $31 but they have a Life Time Guarantee. I've even tried Smart Wool and what they claim o be thick is only thick on the bottom and still wasn't thick when compared to the T4033 and I have not found on any other sock manufacture with a Life Time warranty anything that compares. Sure I have to pay to send them in to get replaced and the entire process takes about a month from sending in to being inspected to receiving a code and getting them back but I have extras for that very purpose. I also bought mine when they cost a bit less and used a military discount and asked my children for this particular socks for birthdays, Christmas, and fathers day and now I don't have to buy anymore socks as long as Darn Tough honors their warranty. Oh and by the way I never send socks back until I have three pairs and I re-use Amazon Boxes to do it in all to keep my maintenance costs down. I forgot to mention that these high content Merino socks also will shrink when using the dryer on delicate but that too doesn't bother me to the point I would want to hang dry them to possibly prevent that since they are still large enough at the end of the day for me to wear, and Oh by the way they are thick and maybe a bit to snug on some more snug footwear. All in all the T4033 socks are the thickest highest content Merino socks I have been able to find and are warm in the winter and cool in the summer and make great slippers around the house. I may have shown some interest to trying some Alpaca socks as those sound interesting but they too are very expensive but I have yet to find any of them that have the warranty Darn Tough does. Oh, and their are companies which have a warranty where you can send a picture instead of sending the actual socks which wouldn't cost a thing to get a replacement but I don't think they cover dogs and the main point is they simply don't have any socks which such a high content of Merino or nearly as thick a sock. Oh, and I forgot to mention Drs have commented on how thick these socks are, anyone seeing these socks can't help noticing how thick these socks are. All I have to do is place the ones with holes a place while I wait for it's eventual buddies to appear over time and ship them back to Darn Tough in an Amazon box once I get three pairs for about $7 every three years to get three new pairs which would cost at least $93 dollars to replace almost anywhere else if only they made them in the first place. High content Merino is known to shrink and not known too last but I have found a way to get very expensive socks I really like for a small maintenance fee about every three years and I never have to buy anymore socks.

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• #469Aug 5, 2025

  What style darn tough sock do you have and why would you go to bat for it?

  Work and hike. The lifestyle socks wear out super quickly.

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• #470Aug 5, 2025

  What style darn tough sock do you have and why would you go to bat for it?

  I use their hiking socks medium cushion as both regular length and quarter ankle. Absolutely love them. I do work in an office and buy their lifestyle socks as well. They are thinner and do show more wear. But it's been 5+ years and I've yet to have any reason to send back for replacement.

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• #471Aug 5, 2025

  What style darn tough sock do you have and why would you go to bat for it?

  I don’t know what exact style but I only use them as work socks in my boots for construction, so they’re all crew size. Nice and cushiony, don’t heat my feet up. I have normal, recently uncool adidas ankle socks for the rest of my time.

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• #472Aug 5, 2025

  Best everyday socks for sweaty feet?

  Darn tough

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• #473Aug 5, 2025

  Best everyday socks for sweaty feet?

  I have a mixture of bomba and darn tough. I have some cotton ones for general walking.

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• #474Aug 4, 2025

  Best everyday socks for sweaty feet?

  Darn Tough Vermont and Camel. I swear by them

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• #475Aug 4, 2025

  Best everyday socks for sweaty feet?

  Darn tough has an amazing life time warranty, I have used it many times in the past 15 years!!

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• #476Aug 4, 2025

  Best everyday socks for sweaty feet?

  I use darn tough and also put foot powder. Every day my feet is also washed. BTW mine is triggered by excess caffeine but I just live with it lol

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• #477Aug 4, 2025

  Best everyday socks for sweaty feet?

  Darned tough is such a great brand.

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• #478Aug 4, 2025

  Best everyday socks for sweaty feet?

  Darn Tough CoolMax are great 

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• #479Aug 4, 2025

  Best everyday socks for sweaty feet?

  Darn tough socks. You’ll likely never have to replace them either. Merino wool. No questions asked Lifetime warranty. USA made in Vermont. Thank me later. Edit: tough not touch

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• #480Aug 4, 2025

  Best everyday socks for sweaty feet?

  I'm not sold on it needing to be merino. If you want to get wool underwear or something, yeah, but merino is soft and your feet won't notice the scratchiness of the more durable wools. Based on what I know about the fibers, I'd say wool/nylon blends are your best bet. My kid is prone to athlete's foot, so I got him darn tough. He says it helps (along with changing them midday). I also wash them with wool wash on delicate to make them last longer. Regular detergents are pretty harsh for wool. This is kind of inspiring me to take up a wool sock knitting project again. I was far too novice last time I tried, but I bet it would be easy now.

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• #481Aug 4, 2025

  Best everyday socks for sweaty feet?

  I’m going to second that, Fox Rivers were terrible for me. Not sure if I have weird feet but got a bunch of blisters, not nearly as much “noticeable wicking” as darn tough or smart wool. Maybe I got the wrong pairs, maybe I have weird feet. But after 3 pairs and the same results they were thrown out. Also stunk to high heaven.

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• #482Aug 4, 2025

  Best everyday socks for sweaty feet?

  My darn tough socks (can't recall what model, but one of the dressier plain ones) are really durable, but they have pretty low amounts of wool, some were barely 50% wool. I tend to find higher wool % making my feet less sweaty, but more wool also means more expensive and less durable. My sweet spot seems to be around 70% wool 30% nylon (got some from pantherella). I've tried going as high as 90% wool 10% nylon (bresciani) but I'd be surprised if I get 50 wears out of them before blowing a hole on the heels. I also recently tried 95% linen 5% polyamide from bresciani, they seem to be more durable than the 90% wool ones, but I'll see how they age in a year before buying more.

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• #483Aug 4, 2025

  Best everyday socks for sweaty feet?

  You may have Hyperhidrosis, which causes excessive sweating and can be treated. I’ve found that Rx Glycopyrrol tablets work very well. Talk to a Dermatologist if your GP isn’t familiar with the condition. As for socks, light weight wool. Darn Tough as others have said.

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• #484Aug 4, 2025

  Best everyday socks for sweaty feet?

  I want to note that when buying wool sock you want to watch out for the percentage of wool. Wool is blended with nylon for socks and higher nylon might not breathe in the same way, or have the "feel dry" qualities wool does. Lighter socks tend to have a higher nylon for the content, so you might not want to automatically go for the lightest you can find. Darn Tough has some hiking socks that are like 74% wool and still pretty light, but their running socks are more nylon than wool.

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• #485Aug 4, 2025

  Best everyday socks for sweaty feet?

  I use foot antiperspirant before putting my socks on. I like Darn Tough socks and have a few different weights and styles, but haven't noticed a difference in sweating vs. my regular cheap H&M cotton socks.

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• #486Aug 4, 2025

  Best everyday socks for sweaty feet?

  100% merino wool socks (another vote for Darn Tough from me) PLUS breathable footwear.

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• #487Aug 4, 2025

  Best everyday socks for sweaty feet?

  Sounds like you have an issue not solved by socks. That being said I wear Darn Tough for everything.

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• #488Aug 4, 2025

  Best everyday socks for sweaty feet?

  I have been using body deodorant cream on my feet and wearing wool socks from darn tough for the last year or so. It has worked wonders for my sweaty stinky feet.

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• #489Aug 4, 2025

  Best everyday socks for sweaty feet?

  Yep yep! I just put my darn tough socks on. About to strap in my boots and head to work. I will say I’m partial to Darn Tough over Smart Wool based on years of use, but Smart Wool is great too.

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• #490Aug 4, 2025

  Best everyday socks for sweaty feet?

  I’ll second darn tough

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• #491Aug 4, 2025

  Best everyday socks for sweaty feet?

  Darn Tough wool. It’s a life changer.

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• #492Aug 4, 2025

  Best everyday socks for sweaty feet?

  Wool, even in the summer. They make light weight wool socks. I have a mix of smartwool and darn tough and I'm pretty agnostic to brand.

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• #493Aug 4, 2025

  What are some of the best products/brands you love splurging on?

  Fabric quality is twice the darns. Moisture wicking, fit, stretch. Lack of shrink after wash. Darns XL does not fit a 13US

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• #494Aug 3, 2025

  What are some of the best products/brands you love splurging on?

  Korean sunscreen (I use skin1004)…nothing compares. I will pay 3x the price compared to US sunscreens because I will actually wear it every day (doesnt burn my eyes or leave a white cast). I refuse to be a leathery old lady riddled with melanoma lol Darn tough socks and away luggage because of the warranty branwyn merino wool underwear. Pricey but SO comfortable and washes well. Unfortunately my skims pajamas too lol

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• #495Aug 3, 2025

  Am I missing something about Darn Tough socks?

  I'm happy with mine. Comparable to smart wool. Superior to cotton gym socks. These also aren't your grampys wool work socks. Fit fairly tight and snug. I have sweaty feet, but if I wear them to the office I don't mind using them a 2nd day My wife found some (either DT or SW) at Marshalls half price. Anyways I would recommend DT or competitor sock

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• #496Aug 3, 2025

  What are some of the best products/brands you love splurging on?

  Darn Tough. Shoes/boots.

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• #497Aug 2, 2025

  What are some of the best products/brands you love splurging on?

  Darn tough socks

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• #498Jul 10, 2025

  Am I missing something about Darn Tough socks?

  Brill socks, use em for both hiking and work (postie), and they are go to for me. Just cycle between the 3 pairs i own. One pair is a decade old near enough n still going

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• #499Jul 10, 2025

  Anyone have experience with Alpaca Type Socks vs Darn Tough? Also- do these socks fit tremendously tight as a standard?

  And you can't ask about fitment online ever. When 82 linebackers reply that Sock XXX is too tight, they will not mention they wear 14EEE shoes and are wearing the wrong size. When I jumped on the Darn Tough train, step zero for me was to buy one pair after using their sizing chart. Then I bought an assload of the same size after knowing fitment.

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• #500Jul 9, 2025

  What's your best BIFL clothing advice?

  “Darn tough” socks… guaranteed for life

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• #501Jul 9, 2025

  $5-$10 Cushioned Ankle/Low Cut/No Show Sock

  Darn Tough. I gots like 15 pair during the Covid days via https://www.campmor.com who had a few quick fire good sales, so I bought 5ish like 3 times in quick succession.

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• #502Jul 8, 2025

  For the love of god, where can I buy some ankle socks that don’t get holes in them in a month?

  darn tough. when they get a hole, return them and they’ll send a new pair

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• #503Jul 8, 2025

  For the love of god, where can I buy some ankle socks that don’t get holes in them in a month?

  Darn Tough. Guaranteed for life.

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• #504Jul 8, 2025

  Stuff you will continue buying for life

  Darn tough socks. I’ve slowly been swapping out my old socks for them and then once I get 7-10 pair I’ll just burn though them and send in as needed

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• #505Jul 8, 2025

  For the love of god, where can I buy some ankle socks that don’t get holes in them in a month?

  I mean that can be the fix, but my guy may be wide. To which darn tough's parent company made a brand for, wide open.

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• #506Jul 8, 2025

  For the love of god, where can I buy some ankle socks that don’t get holes in them in a month?

  Bombas suck now. I wear holes thru them in months. Switched to darn tough for a few years now with no issues.

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• #507Jul 8, 2025

  For the love of god, where can I buy some ankle socks that don’t get holes in them in a month?

  I wear Feetures and Wide Open. Wide Open is the same company as Darn Tough (and have the same lifetime warranty) but they stretch more for bigger legs/ankles. My household doesn’t have particularly big legs but the Darn Toughs are so tight!

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• #508Jul 8, 2025

  For the love of god, where can I buy some ankle socks that don’t get holes in them in a month?

  Everyone's going to say Darn Tough and honestly it's true. I use their no cushion athletic no show socks in my climbing shoes and walk around the gym with nothing but the socks on (concrete floor) and no holes. Been at least 2 or 3 years with them.

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• #509Jul 8, 2025

  For the love of god, where can I buy some ankle socks that don’t get holes in them in a month?

  I’ve use the lifetime warranty on the Darn Tough socks on about 5 over time I think. My fiancé wears though the heals pretty frequently in comparison to the average person due to his work and the type of shoes he wears, and I haven’t had an issue with their warranty! They’re pricey, but quality material and easy and awesome [warranty](https://darntough.com/pages/our-unconditional-lifetime-guarantee#faq_warranty_jump)

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• #510Jul 8, 2025

  For the love of god, where can I buy some ankle socks that don’t get holes in them in a month?

  Darn Tough are the only socks my titanium toenails haven’t punched a hole through.

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• #511Jul 8, 2025

  For the love of god, where can I buy some ankle socks that don’t get holes in them in a month?

  Darn Tough socks are BIFL. Amazing warranty.

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• #512Jul 8, 2025

  For the love of god, where can I buy some ankle socks that don’t get holes in them in a month?

  Not directly answering your question, but if this is a persistent problem for you, it's likely that the issue is with your floors or your feet, not your socks. Something is snagging your socks. The most likely perpetrator is your floors. Houses with old hardwood with nails or splinters or sharp tile or grout are the most common issues. The problem could also be with calluses on your feet. The easiest solution for this is just wearing slippers. It's much cheaper than refinishing your floors or continuously buying new socks. Also, check the insides of your shoes. The insoles can wear through and become rough. Personally, I love my Darn Tough ankle socks, but I live in Hawaii most of the time, so I rarely wear socks at all.

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• #513Jul 8, 2025

  For the love of god, where can I buy some ankle socks that don’t get holes in them in a month?

  Yup, Darn Tough. Are they expensive? Yes, but I've now had a pair for 5 years and mine don't last more than a season.

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• #514Jul 8, 2025

  For the love of god, where can I buy some ankle socks that don’t get holes in them in a month?

  I only wear darn tough socks. 

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• #515Jul 8, 2025

  For the love of god, where can I buy some ankle socks that don’t get holes in them in a month?

  Darn tough. They last forever and if they don't, they replace them free

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• #516Jul 7, 2025

  For the love of god, where can I buy some ankle socks that don’t get holes in them in a month?

  Got 3 pairs of Darn Tough socks for hiking. Best socks ever. Comes w lifetime warranty. Not sure if I am going to send them after 8 years of use. If they last 3 years it’s money well spent. I also use the Puma socks from costco. I have hardly had a tear in them but around a year of use and they lose their elasticity but for $1 a pair, a year of everyday use is worth it.

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• #517Jul 7, 2025

  For the love of god, where can I buy some ankle socks that don’t get holes in them in a month?

  Darn Tough. I have pairs I've been wearing over 10 years. I live near the Vermont factory where they are made; they are the one Vermont-made premium product that locals pony up for, because they just last forever. And they stand by the warranty and make it easy to use. I finally wore a few pairs out and was gritting my teeth for a whole rigamarole--but you just stick them in an envelope (easy to package, they're not fragile) and in a week or so you get a merchandise credit in your email, enough for a new pair of DTs.

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• #518Jul 7, 2025

  Stuff you will continue buying for life

  Birkenstocks, Blundstones, Darn Tough socks, Icebreaker undies

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• #519Jul 7, 2025

  For the love of god, where can I buy some ankle socks that don’t get holes in them in a month?

  Darn tough > smart wool > bombas > pumas > under armour/nike/adidas etc I used to get under armour every year at Christmas, but this year, my new under armour sock pairs got random holes within just 2-3 wears. They also feel noticeably thinner. I stole my partners pairs of puma socks from Costco that he bought ~ 2 years prior and were just sitting in a drawer, and they were way better than the UAs I got for Christmas. After scouring this thread, decided to try bombas, which are quite expensive ($20/pair) but holding up after a few washes. Ultimately however, the bombas lose their cushion after 4-5 wash/wear cycles, and I’d put them only slightly above quality of UA socks purchased 3 years ago. My friend purchased smart wool and darn tough for me for my birthday, and I’ve had them since about April. Smart wool is a magnet for lint in the dryer, and they lose their softness a bit after washing, but not to the extent that they become extremely itchy or anything. They maintain their plushness really well. But the clear winner for me is darn tough - they stay so soft and plush after multiple wash/wear cycles, and are undoubtedly the best for me. Out of all the options, they are the only ones worth the price tag imo. Going forward, I likely will have puma/darn tough as my main socks.

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• #520Jul 7, 2025

  For the love of god, where can I buy some ankle socks that don’t get holes in them in a month?

  I just did a warranty for 10 pairs of socks from darn tough for the second time. I first bought these socks about 8 years ago. Initially they all went about 5 to 6 years without needing replacement. I sent those all back once I had worn holes in them all and received my replacement pairs after ordering all the same ones I had sent in. The replacements were absolutely not of the same quality I originally had. They didn’t feel the same they were not cut the same and they did not last more than two years, hence why I just sent them all in again. Replacement pairs that I got this time feel and look like the ones of old so I hope that they last and I’m wondering if they were just having to cut corners for a year or two as a result of Covid times. That being said there is an issue with 2 of the 10 pair that I did receive in this latest warranty exchange. I ordered all the same style socks in several colors, the ones that I ordered in dark teal color are an inch longer than the rest! I sent an email and gave them pics and explained the issue. Indicated all packaging and the socks themselves say “M” on them for Medium. This morning I received an email reply from darn tough about this issue after 10 days of waiting, it came from someone labeling themselves as “customer service supervisor”. They were asking if the socks in question had “M” stitched on them or not… 🫠

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• #521Jul 7, 2025

  For the love of god, where can I buy some ankle socks that don’t get holes in them in a month?

  Darn tough. Lifetime warranty. I use them for ultramarathons and get 2+ years, alternating between several pairs. They have all sorts. I like the cushioned ones with stripes, as I've found the other patterns are less durable.

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• #522Jul 7, 2025

  For the love of god, where can I buy some ankle socks that don’t get holes in them in a month?

  My merino bombas all got super thin and holey after a couple years. The quality has gone down. But… My darn tough socks all look amazing after 5+ years of wear. And my balega socks are also 5+ years old and look amazing!

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• #523Jul 7, 2025

  For the love of god, where can I buy some ankle socks that don’t get holes in them in a month?

  Darn tough, Bombas, Thorlo Experia Micro Mini Crew Running Sock (My fave that I've had for 10+ years)

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• #524Jul 7, 2025

  For the love of god, where can I buy some ankle socks that don’t get holes in them in a month?

  Darn, tough socks. Guaranteed for life. If you develop a hole, they replace them for free. Bet you can guess what’s on my feet right now

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• #525Jul 7, 2025

  For the love of god, where can I buy some ankle socks that don’t get holes in them in a month?

  Some people swear by Darn Tough and they have a lifetime warranty. I somehow manage to get holes in the same place on each pair (back of the ankle somehow) and don't want to deal with it in the future. A lot of people are saying Bombas. Mine have held up fairly well over the last year, but I noticed yesterday that they are starting to look thin on the toes which is also odd. Personally, my BIFL is SmartWool, specifically the running low ankle socks with targeted cushion. I am in-between sizes and used to size down for a tighter fit but tried sizing up the last time. I will probably size up again and haven't had any signs of wear besides some piling.

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• #526Jul 7, 2025

  For the love of god, where can I buy some ankle socks that don’t get holes in them in a month?

  If you got the money to spend then 'Darn Tough' is going to be the absolute best. But they are very expensive. Under Armour Performance Tech is the best value socks I have found that I don't have to spend a fortune on. I've found them to be much more durable then Nike and Adidas.

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• #527Jul 5, 2025

  Stuff you will continue buying for life

  You gotta look into Darn Tough socks. Lifetime warranty. Best socks I’ve ever worn. I exclusively wear DT now

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• #528Jul 5, 2025

  Name your top 5 BIFL items

  Tacoma Darn tough socks Red wing heritage boots Mason jars 5 layer All Clad stainless steel pots and pans.

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• #529Jul 5, 2025

  Stuff you will continue buying for life

  Darn Tough socks

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• #530Jul 5, 2025

  Tired of shoes lasting 6-12 months. What to get?

  I’m come to this conclusion as well. Most sneakers while initially comfortable are made of PU and are designed to fail and break down. I also have been going back and forth between Red Wing BlackSmiths and Iron Rangers. Just be aware the thick leather will be stiff and break in period will be a bear. Recommend thick wool socks. Darn tough makes socks specifically for boots.

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• #531Jul 5, 2025

  Stuff you will continue buying for life

  I’d recommend trying out darn tough socks. I made the swap a few years ago, found some pairs online at backcountry for 5$ a pair. Lifetime warranty and the fit / comfort on merino wool is fantastic

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• #532Jul 5, 2025

  Stuff you will continue buying for life

  Darn tough socks give a lifetime warranty

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• #533Jul 5, 2025

  Sensitive Skin: Ditching Polyester for Real Linen

  I wear my thinner/lighter shirts 3 seasons out of the year, heavier duty stuff about 4-5 months. I do have ultra lightweight t’s I workout /ride my bike in. They initially feel hot then my body heat gets regulated and I also stay dryer than with synthetic clothing. Sock-wise, I wear no-show wool darn tough socks. They are wonderfully supportive and keep my feet dry and odor free. I ignore any other socks I have because they work so well for me ( except in the winter when I wear their over the calf socks).

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• #534Jul 5, 2025

  Socks for sweaty/ arch support

  Fox River is crap I bought two pairs with around 30% Merino wool , it does not cushion my last toe from touching hiking boots side wall however Darn Tough did the job

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• #535Jul 4, 2025

  Your Top 3 BIFL Items

  Concur with darn tough, plus their warranty rocks, but too many smart wools I've destroyed learning this lesson.

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• #536Jul 4, 2025

  Your Top 3 BIFL Items

  Totally agree with you on the merino wool thing! I used to just buy whatever cheap socks I found at big box stores, but my feet would always end up sweaty and gross mid-hike. I tried my first pair of Darn Toughs a couple years ago for a backpacking trip and haven’t looked back since. The cushion makes such a difference, especially on long days. I even started gifting them to family because I keep raving about them 😂. 

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• #537Jul 3, 2025

  What are some BIFL wool clothing brands, especially those that have wool summer clothing (if such thing exists)?

  Darn Tough socks. Lifetime warranty. Nuff said.

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• #538Jul 3, 2025

  Ever Bought Something That Quietly Changed You?

  If you’re looking for a cheap Midwest destination this summer head to Sheboygan Wisconsin and hit up the wigwam outlet store. Smartwool/DT quality for $8/pair

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• #539Jul 3, 2025

  Ever Bought Something That Quietly Changed You?

  >Darn Tough (they last the longest) Dont undersell it fam. Darn Tough technically last forever. All DT socks are guaranteed for life and if ever they wear out in some way you can just email them and get a new pair.

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• #540Jul 3, 2025

  Ever Bought Something That Quietly Changed You?

  As a Vermonter I have to second darn tough

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• #541Jul 3, 2025

  Sensitive Skin: Ditching Polyester for Real Linen

  That makes sense. Friends told me years ago (2009/10), how great Smartwool socks were. I ended up thinking they were so-so. BUT, their base layers and shirts are favorites of mine (and thanks to a friend who is good at darning clothing my favorite long sleeve is on year 5). Sock-wise, I am obsessed with Darn Tough.

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• #542Jul 3, 2025

  Your Top 3 BIFL Items

  I second darn tough socks with the cushion. I had a set of 4 athletic socks, 2 with cushion two without. The ones without wore through in 6 months of playing Pickleball, a lot of lateral movement and sliding. I’d say this is very unusual case and probably just the wrong choice for that activity. Anyway, I got replacement with no real hassle, waited for free shipping so didn’t even have to pay 10$ for replacements. Anyway, I have a set of 6 athletic socks now, with cushion and haven’t had an issue with even the two old pairs that are 4 years old. I’m on the courts 4-12 hours a week with some running in between. I’ve also worn them as dailies here and there too. So they’ve really been used to the fullest. I have daily crew socks that are just as old now cushion, and are holding up just as with less use but still, good stuff. Merino wool wicks moisture away from my feet so well, I legit can’t wear any of the polyester stuff for more than an hr. I feel my feet sweat within minutes of just walking around the house. Darn tough socks have been a godsend for me.

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• #543Jul 3, 2025

  Ever Bought Something That Quietly Changed You?

  Oh, good hiking clothes are one of my special interests! The best ones are Darn Tough (they last the longest). Others that are also great: Icebreaker, Smartwool. Bigger brands like Patagonia and Arcteryx also make good ones, but they‘re a bit overpriced for what they are.

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• #544Jul 3, 2025

  Your Top 3 BIFL Items

  Staub 5qt cocotte Rosle stainless steel utensils (made in Germany is best) I can’t pick a number 3… This year I bought Blundstone lug boots in black leather. I love them… And 2 pairs of darn tough socks. BEFORE I found this sub. Lol and I’m British! I’m so glad I found them. Another good pair is “SmartWool” Merino wool socks are very worth it. Same for Mattress topper… I invested in a WoolRoom topper. It’s amazing. Keeping me cool this summer and so comfortable. Maybe Boos maple chopping board and Wusthof classic 8” chef knife! I don’t often splurge but when I do I try my best to make it a buy it for a long time investment

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• #545Jul 3, 2025

  Your Top 3 BIFL Items

  Oh man, tough to narrow it down! I think my top 3 would be: My cast iron skillet – it’s older than me (inherited from my grandma) and just gets better with age. Darn Tough socks – I swear by these, zero holes after years of hiking. Aeropress coffee maker – had it close to a decade, still makes a perfect cup every morning.

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• #546Jul 2, 2025

  Name your top 5 BIFL items

  1. Darn tough socks (shout out to my fellow Vermonters and others who know how great these are!) 2. Gregory Peck eyeglasses by Oliver Peoples (like putting your comfiest slippers on your face but cool-looking) 3. Pureology shampoo and conditioner 4. Brooklinen luxe sateen bedsheets (they just keeping getting better and better over time too) 5. Feel free hipster MeUndies Honorable mention to my Camelbak Eddy 1 liter water bottle that has been with me for about a decade now!

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• #547Jul 2, 2025

  Your Top 3 BIFL Items

  Yeti bottles/tundra 65 cooler they just keep everything ice cold for days Darn tough socks Leatherman multi tools

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• #548Jul 2, 2025

  Your Top 3 BIFL Items

  Darn Tough Socks - Self explanatory Herman Miller Aeron Chair - I work from home 2-3 times per week, best chair I’ve ever had Thuma Bed - Very comfy & I’ve had it for about 5-6 years. No cracks or noises

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• #549Jul 2, 2025

  Your Top 3 BIFL Items

  Darn Tuff socks - oldest pair still in use is 11 years old Leatherman SuperTool - Purchased in 1998 Darwin Hollow Ground Safety Razor - made in the 1930's. I bought it about 18 years ago. After I refurbished it I used it a few times a week for several years. Now occasionally use only . Cool thing about this is that the case for this was a mechanical stropping system built into it

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• #550Jul 2, 2025

  Name your top 5 BIFL items

  My personal BIFL items 1. Darn Tough socks, with proper fitting shoes (I have wide feet, stopped wearing brands that don’t have wide feet options). 2. Cast Iron (Lodge) & Stainless Steel pots and pans (even tho it’s two, worth listing both). 3. Full-grain leather belt. I use Hanks everyday belt. 4. Any decent safety razor. Replacement blades are super cheap. I love feather blades. 5. Proper fit computer chair. I have the Steelcase Gesture. Best to try in person before getting it. And if able, pre-own to save even more money. This my personal items that I’ve actually tried and use till this day. Took lots of research and readings/watching reviews before buying these items.

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• #551Jul 2, 2025

  Name your top 5 BIFL items

  +1 for Darn Tough. For work, I walk around 8k-10k steps daily in trainers, and only had one pair had a hole. Warranty claim isn’t an issue. Going on 5+ years so far. However I do trim my toe nails often, wash them by putting them in a laundry bag, And very low dryer heat cycle. I think people should be using laundry bags more, since I feel and experience that my clothes last much longer. Separate bags for shirts, underwear, socks, etc. and don’t put way too much in each bag. About a week worths is good for my usage. In addition, I found that I was wearing improper fitting shoes and switched to wide feet sizing shoes. Went from Nike and Adidas, to New Balance wide/x-wide, Hoka, On Cloudtilt

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• #552Jul 2, 2025

  Name your top 5 BIFL items

  Darn tough and the Kirkland brand wool socks are amazing. They do so much better than the "old" recommendation around here of bombastic, which has holes after about 9 months. Yes, they did send me a new set... Once, but the new set had the exact same problems. Never again.

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• #553Jul 2, 2025

  Name your top 5 BIFL items

  1. Rolex Submariner 2. Leatherman Charge titanium 3. One complete outfit of Crye Precision clothing with an amish belt 4. Genuine HK MP5K with all the extra bits 5. My best boot/sock combo. Darn tough on socks but I do have some bug out Austrian wool that were like $120/pair.

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• #554Jul 2, 2025

  Name your top 5 BIFL items

  1. Tie between my 2006 Toyota Tundra and 1994 Toyota Camry. Both well over 300k miles and run just fine with normal maintenance 2. Darn tough socks, I am on my feet 16+ hours a day in all kinds of environments and they hold up like crazy 3. Le Cruset skillet, I splurged and got the expensive cast iron. When my partner dropped it and it broke in two, the outlet store replaced it zero questions asked 4. Filson medium duffle, again a splurge purchase, but it’s the perfect size for me for a three day weekend trip and it looks sharp 5. Carhartt Sherpa lined jacket, bought it in 2002 while still in the military and it’s gone through every winter since with just a little fraying on the sleeve and some discoloration from staining

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• #555Jul 1, 2025

  Name your top 5 BIFL items

  Lot of people trashing Darn Tough socks here, but I absolutely abuse mine and no pilling, no holes—they are like new after 3 years of daily use. I have the mid weight micro crew hiking socks.

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• #556Jul 1, 2025

  Name your top 5 BIFL items

  This is what I’ve noticed about darn tough socks. I’ve been using them for 10 years and the thicker ones are definitely better and last. I tried a few of the thinner running socks and they pill and get holes in them much faster. So now I only buy the thicker ones, I also find them much more comfortable then the thin ones

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• #557Jul 1, 2025

  Sensitive Skin: Ditching Polyester for Real Linen

  For me, wool is the way to go. Linnen rubs me the wrong way (no pun intended). The different merino brands out there even have ultra light weights for the heat. Smartwool has my heart for everything but socks. I’ve been wearing the same shirts going on 4 plus years. For socks it is Darn Tough for life!! (And that is their guarantee, as well!)

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• #558Jul 1, 2025

  Name your top 5 BIFL items

  That's really interesting. I've moved completely to Darn Tough for the last 6 or 7 years. They haven't lasted as long as the original poster said, but I can send them back in for a credit and replace them at a fairly low cost.

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• #559Jul 1, 2025

  Name your top 5 BIFL items

  My partner is in the trades, runs through a pair of workboots every 6-8 mos. Darn Tough is the only sock that lasts for him. We don’t dry them in a dryer though; we always hang dry them on a sock hanger over night. Maybe that wears them out slower.

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• #560Jul 1, 2025

  What’s a purchase that’s not fun, not flashy—but now you swear by it?

  I have Darn Tough, Smart Wool, and Camel City Mill socks. They all are great.

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• #561Jul 1, 2025

  Name your top 5 BIFL items

  Here’s my little BIFL hall of fame: 1. Stanley thermos (12 years) – Still holding coffee hotter than the surface of the sun. It’s basically a weapon if needed. 2. Darn Tough socks (6 years) – They look exactly like the day I bought them. Witchcraft? Possibly. 3. Vitamix blender (9 years) – This thing could puree a brick if I asked nicely. 4. Bazaar Anatolia Turkish beach towel (4 years) – Packs up small, dries fast, doesn’t smell like wet dog—honestly the unsung hero of my gym bag. 5. Opinel No. 8 knife (8 years) – Simple, sharp, and has helped me open more boxes than I care to admit. Funny how these few things outlast the mountains of “meh” purchases.

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• #562Jun 12, 2025

  Darn Tough Socks lifetime warranty is no joke!

  In 2015 I bought eight pairs of Darn Tough coolmax hiker socks. When a sock gets a hole in the heel, I send it in and get a replacement. Today I checked and found that I have replaced 20 pairs over these 10 years! That means that each pair only lasts about 22 days of use. I'm shocked. Did I miscalculate? Note that I wear them around the house without slippers, but I do not walk far in the house. I wear them with shoes or hiking boots elsewhere. Note that shipping comes to $3.50 per sock.

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• #563Jun 10, 2025

  Do Muji Socks Last Long?

  You are conclusion shopping which is the worst kind of shopping as you'll be back 4 times a day with a new one. Ask the question or use the search engine or better yet, get off the wallet and get some Darn Tough socks.

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• #564Jun 9, 2025

  10 Years Later, Still Going Strong — My Darn Tough Socks

  Personally I found the material matters and not all Darn Tough Socks use the same material. My most expensive Darn Tough socks for example cost $31 a pair and I am assuming because they use 81% Merino Wool these socks typically last me about three years. But they are my thickest most comfortable socks. Since I have enough it makes it rather easy to wait until I have three bad pair of socks before I mail them in for exchange. So for a small maintenance fee of about $7 every three years it's been worth it to me. Other Darn Tough socks have lasted me typically as much as twice that long. But the same is true for those as I typically wait until I have three pairs before shipping them off and this way I'm not paying shipping costs for each individual pair. It can take about a month from the time I ship them to receive a brand new pair. I have enough, that really doesn't bother me either. There are some other brands now which do the same which wasn't true when I first bought my Darn Tough socks long ago. In fact there is at least one brand that doesn't require you to ship back the damaged socks. But at least in my case I have yet to find any other brand to have anything comparable to Darn Toughs T4033 in regards to percentage of Merino and thickness of this sock. One other caveat. Darn Tough is known to be tight for those who have wide feet or wide ankles. They have another brand that addresses that need.

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• #565Jun 8, 2025

  Great socks for everyday wear and running?

  I have always dried mine in the dryer. I suppose it's worth a try, but with socks I would worry that they would get a little stretched out without the dryer.

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• #566Jun 6, 2025

  Darn tough sock warranty - identical exchange?

  People are interpreting this as "in one month I wore holes in 10 socks." I fact he bought the socks in August and posted in February. So, six months. Also, people are advising against wearing socks without shoes. Note that in the house, you generally don't walk far, and you spend much time sitting. I have ten pairs of DT socks (Coolmax hiking) , wear them without shoes, and get a few get holes in the heels after about two years. When I get 2-3 with holes, I send them in for replacements.

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• #567Jun 6, 2025

  What’s one item you bought that way outperformed its price?

  Darn tough socks. $20. They will replace for life if they get holes.

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• #568Jun 6, 2025

  Best men's dress socks made of WOOL?

  I actually hate boardroom socks because the toe seams felt very prominent, ymmv but if you get bothered by feeling toe seams, you probably won't enjoy them compared to like pantherella or bresciani (or even darn tough - even though those aren't dress socks, but the toe seams are better). For cheaper options, some people have had good luck with pedemeia, but for me they wear down in the heels faster than pantherella/bresciani so I can't recommend them.

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• #569Jun 5, 2025

  Half of my darn tough socks have holes in them

  It has nothing to do with the expense for me. I don’t like synthetic fibers and I don’t like throwing lots of stuff into the landfill.  I am phasing out synthetic clothing where I can when it wears out, and replacing it with as natural and durable a product as I can find, hence my reason for going with DT, and merino more generally.  Costco has some great merino/blend socks and I have several pairs. I also have several pairs of DTs, no holes in any of them and some of them are several years old now. People like to buy me socks for Christmas, and are happy to buy me a pair of DTs. It’s great. 

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• #570Jun 5, 2025

  10 Years Later, Still Going Strong — My Darn Tough Socks

  Darn Tough was a lot better 10 years ago. I emailed them recently about why this is happening, but a lot of the newer socks I'm getting are being outlasted by socks I bought a long time ago. They said they are following the same quality standards, but I keep shipping them back and spending money doing so. I will say though their remake of the original sock is *amazing*.

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• #571Jun 5, 2025

  Best men's dress socks made of WOOL?

  Darn Tough socks are made primarily of Merino Wool and they have a lifetime guarantee. There is a support chat you can use on their website to find the right sock that fits your needs.

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• #572Jun 5, 2025

  Best men's dress socks made of WOOL?

  The only one that's actually BIFL is Darn Tough. Get a hole in it? Contact support, swap out for a new pair. For life. I've done it. They honor it.

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• #573Jun 4, 2025

  Best men's dress socks made of WOOL?

  Darn tough,?

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• #574Jun 4, 2025

  BIFL items to gift to someone when they’re young?

  Knipex pliers, basic Klein screwdriver set, GoRuck GR2 backpack, 70 Series Land Cruiser, tweezerman tweezers, leatherman skeletool, Cross Pen, Be change Osborne 940, Darn Tough socks, Stainless Steel Nalgene bottle, good hardside luggage, Patagonia black hole duffle 40L

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• #575Jun 3, 2025

  What’s one thing you bought once and it’s still going strong years later?

  I remember around 10 years ago I found this sub and Darn Tough socks were all the rage. I bought pairs for work and

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• #576Jun 3, 2025

  What are your favorite niche BIFL items that are currently available?

  Sure thing!

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• #577Jun 2, 2025

  Rant: These „backstory“, „amount of money available“, „what should I buy“ posts are getting on my nerves

  Ehhhh yes and no. Per the rules and how this sub generally functions, BIFL doesn't necessarily mean "use one for your entire life, it must last 80 years." BIFL means choosing a product that lasts significantly longer than its competitors. There are plenty of products (like darn tough socks) that can't truly be BIFL but absolutely have a place in this sub.

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• #578Jun 2, 2025

  anyone else swear by Darn Tough socks?

  about 10 years ago i was gifted a pair of full size hiking boots and some darn tough socks. Despite never having owned full size boots I was feeling adventurous and i headed for my usual hiking trail. a 12 mile hike 6 miles up the mountain to the look out point and 6 miles back down.(famously the same trail Brian Cranston had the breaking bad script stolen from his car) I made it to the lookout point with some slight soreness. i take my boots off and eat lunch while enjoying a spectacular view. after eating I try to stand up to put the boots back on and im struggling to move my legs. I eventually get the boots on but my legs won’t cooperate. my knees won’t bend my legs won’t lift. the weight of the boots had taken their toll on the limits of my endurance. my legs were fully fatigued. I was alone and out of options- I knew what I had to do. Either call for help or take my shoes off and hike barefoot.  I didn’t call for help cause it was still only 8am ish. so i set out- shoes tied together around my neck- darn tough socks on my feet. Slowly step by step I walked with the tiniest painful strides those 6 miles. across stone, sand, rocks, pebbles and debris i trudged. eventually a group of women passed me and asked if i needed help i told them the situation and they said good luck they outpaced me incredibly.  I took a ton of breaks and finally made it to the car at about noon. My feet and every muscle in my body were pulsing, i nearly fell asleep in the car when i sat down. i had consumed all my water except a hot plastic bottle of water that had been in the car for ages. it tasted like the mana of the gods.  It’s then that it’s occurred to me. the darn tough socks have 0 wear 0 tears, they are just crazy dirty. the drive home was pretty irresponsible in retrospect with how poor condition my leg muscles were but when i got home i slept for 2 days and had muscle cramps the whole time. My legs and feet were bruised for a week. darn tough socks saved my life. 

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• #579Jun 2, 2025

  anyone else swear by Darn Tough socks?

  Have you tried a mesh washing bag? My building has shared laundry and there’s one washer that will wash everything fine but there’s another that I tend to lose an item or two every now and then. I use a mesh bag for the tricky one and haven’t had any problems since, though I am still very careful, I love my darn toughs so much.

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• #580Jun 2, 2025

  anyone else swear by Darn Tough socks?

  I have plenty of DT socks and I can swear by their durability. One issue people never mention is how much it sucks to lose a sock.

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• #581Jun 2, 2025

  Half of my darn tough socks have holes in them

  Really? Merino wool is cheap yarn? I have worn darn toughs for 10 + years as a farmer, landscaper and forester. Does that sound gentle on my feet? Most other brands don’t compare in comfort and quality, and they’re fast fashion which is horrible for the environment, third world economies and their workers. What are you people talking about..

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• #582Jun 2, 2025

  Half of my darn tough socks have holes in them

  Honestly, this is confounding. I have pairs of darn tough socks that I’ve been wearing for 10 years as a farmer and landscaper. They are still holding up. Seriously, what are you doing to your socks dude?

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• #583Jun 1, 2025

  Half of my darn tough socks have holes in them

  Eh, I work on my feet and wear boots. Wear in the heel is just going to happen. I can't avoid it but it's still worth paying extra for them for how long they last and how comfortable they are.

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• #584Jun 1, 2025

  Half of my darn tough socks have holes in them

  My smartwool socks have lost their shape after a couple of years. The darn tough I bought at them same time did hold up better.

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• #585Jun 1, 2025

  Half of my darn tough socks have holes in them

  i have had good luck with DTs, surprised by some of these comments! but if you are interested in the sustainability element of BIFL, learn how to darn! you can get a speedweeve darning loom from ebay or do freestyle darning. DT *does* accept mended socks back for the warranty- I have checked. no sock can possibly last forever. getting high quality socks from a company that is incentivized to make them last (if DTs were trash then their warranty business model would implode), and mending or reinforcing them at first sign of wear is a good way to go. source: i knit socks, i darn socks and other goods, i love darn toughs, etc.

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• #586Jun 1, 2025

  Half of my darn tough socks have holes in them

  I will rise to the defense of Darn Tough and throw some respect on their name. Their lifetime warranty is GOOD and they honor it. I sent back like 10 pairs of maybe 7 year old socks. Also, the socks are comfortable and indeed very tough; i think they actually made them more durable over the previous one i owned.

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• #587Jun 1, 2025

  Half of my darn tough socks have holes in them

  I only wear darn tough, whether it’s ankle socks to the gym, crews in my work boots or the heavy socks for winter. I’ve never worn a hole in any of them and I walk on my concrete driveway in them on a regular basis.

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• #588Jun 1, 2025

  Half of my darn tough socks have holes in them

  Darn tough is the best. You could try fox river, but you’re not going to find a better quality than darn tough.

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• #589May 11, 2025

  How are the mighty fallen

  Try Darn Tough, they have a lifetime warranty.

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• #590May 10, 2025

  What are some items under $500 you’ve made so far that changed your life?

  Bidet Technivorm Moccamaster Coffee Noise Cancelling Headphones I got a lot of darn tough socks, so I'll let you know about that one in a few years.

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• #591May 10, 2025

  What are some items under $500 you’ve made so far that changed your life?

  Darn tough socks. I never wore socks before because I hated them. Now I love socks.

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• #592May 10, 2025

  What are some items under $500 you’ve made so far that changed your life?

  Not a bad idea. I'm slowly just replacing them with darn tough to avoid the issue (I've had a pair a while they seem to last a gppd time plus warranty) but better than tossing the old for sure.

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• #593May 10, 2025

  What are some items under $500 you’ve made so far that changed your life?

  Darn Tough. The only sock I buy

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• #594May 10, 2025

  What are some items under $500 you’ve made so far that changed your life?

  I replaced most of my socks with Darn Tough. They outlast everything I have bought in the past and if they do get a whole, I send them in for replacement. I tried Bombas too, but they wear out way quicker than Darn Tough.

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• #595May 10, 2025

  What are some items under $500 you’ve made so far that changed your life?

  I did the same and it’s been 5 years no more socks purchased, only 1 has even had an issue and that was my fault. Darn tough

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• #596May 10, 2025

  What are some items under $500 you’ve made so far that changed your life?

  Darn Tough socks have a lifetime warranty, no questions asked. Each pair purchased is basically a lifetime subscription as long as you don’t lose them.

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• #597May 10, 2025

  What are some items under $500 you’ve made so far that changed your life?

  Thank you for your sacrifice. But for what it's worth, their actual socks are very nice. I got rid of all of my stretched out, uncomfortable socks(by using them as disposable cleaning rags) and bought 7 pair of darn toughs. Sincerely one of the best clothing decisions I've ever made. It's been a year and a half and they still feel brand new.

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• #598May 10, 2025

  Schwarze lange Socken

  The only socks brand i can recommend is darn tough, even i europe the warranty is unbeatable and the socks last for years

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• #599May 10, 2025

  Brands you swear by that have Buy It For Life quality products

  Malkoff devices for flashlights Buck for knives and cutlery Darn tough for socks Osprey and frost river for bags and packs Zippo lighters

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• #600May 10, 2025

  Brands you swear by that have Buy It For Life quality products

  Darn Tough socks

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• #601May 10, 2025

  Top BIFL Household Items for Starting Over

  I am a sustainability educator and finding things that last are a bit part of that. I’ve done quite a bit of research on possible options. Some of these I have (*) while others have been HIGHLY recommended to me. I would still check out the brand as some people who have had their (insert brand name item that they got 15 years ago here) have said that quality has diminished in recent years and won’t last as long. Also if anyone has had bad experiences with any of these, please let me know! Kitchen: *Dualit kettle *Vitamix Stainless steel blender-this is so expensive we got it as a group wedding present but dang it’s nice for smoothies, sauces, even hot soup *OXO stainless steel bottle brush with replaceable heads *Metal cup for hot/cold liquids-Thermos, Kleen Kanteen, HydroFlask, Stanley, etc. *Metal tea strainer spoon for loose leaf *Silicone baking mat *Stainless steel, copper, or ceramic cookware - I have a baking sheet from 360 cookware and one pan from Caraway *Stainless steel mixing bowls *Metal or ceramic measuring spoons and cups -My spoons are shaped like geese and I got them for $10 at a thrift store *Wooden toaster tongs- CHANGED MY LIFE and my slightly burnt fingers *Stasher bags *Fiskar scissors *OXO metal strainer for pasta •Metal coffee makers -French press, percolator, Bialetti Moka Pot, Breville espresso machine, •Silicone or metal ice cube tray •Duralax glasses •Crockpot •Older PYREX glass food containers •Villeroy and boch plates, bowls, etc. •Dualit toaster •Pizza stone •Cast iron pan •Le creuset •Self sharpening knife block-“A dull knife is a dangerous knife” or learn how/where to sharpen -Victorinox, Cutco, Wustoff because warranties •Hardwood cutting board •Zojirushi rice maker •Kitchen aid stand Bathroom: *Wild deodorant case and refills (discount code: SUSTAINABLESIRENIAN) *Leaf safety razor *Sisal soap saver bag •Turkish or waffle weave towels- dry quicker take up less space, wears slower Office/School *Cross refillable pen *Rocket planner (they also have reusable sticky notes which is cool but I haven’t tried them) Laundry: *Dryer balls *Bags for more delicate stuff *Tip-unless it is nasty, cold water is fine, saves money, saves water, and doesn’t wear out your clothes as much *Basic Sewing kit and learn how to do basic patching or visible mending •Miele machines Clothes: *Darn tough socks •Older Levi jeans •Doc martens •Chacos •Rainbow sandals •Birkenstocks •Blundstone Outside things/wear: *Blunt umbrella *Xtra Tuff boots •Duluth Trading Co •Older things from LLBean •Older Carhartt •Gear from Osprey - “All mighty warranty” •Gear from Patagonia -“Ironclad guarantee” also they have “Worn wear” which is used gear that were great or they refurbished it •Canada goose coats and parkas •CamelBak •Maglite •Western Mountaineering Sleeping Bags •Red wing boots •White duck canvas tarp •Yeti coolers •SmartWool Misc. *Lupine Pet Collars and leashes •Goughnuts dog toys •Zippo lighters •Briggs and Riley luggage •Swiss army knife •Leatherman tool •Otterbox phone cases •Big Green Egg Grill •GoRuck •Henry the vacuum •Coop’s, Casper, Purple, or Buckwheat pillows •BOTE paddle board •Le Cord •Williams and Sonoma •Tweezerman •Craftsman tools •Saddleback leather co •fjallraven backpacks •Eley garden hose •Felco shears •Vermont Glove •Hori Hori garden knife I hope this helps

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• #602May 10, 2025

  Brands you swear by that have Buy It For Life quality products

  I really rate Darn Tough - but I have got through about 3 pairs for every pair I originally bought, so it feels misleading to say they are BIFL. If they went bust tomorrow I’d be done in a few years at most. I don’t think you can call anything where you are reliant on the sole parent company to continue to exist as Buy It For Life. It’s not like shoes where you can take them to any cobbler to be repaired.

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• #603May 10, 2025

  Brands you swear by that have Buy It For Life quality products

  Fair, though it depends on how literally you take BIFL. No clothing worn daily is ever going to last a lifetime except for the most heavy duty fabrics in existence, and that's just not gonna cut it for socks and many other types of clothing. Darn Tough socks really do last long. I cycle through three pairs that I wear daily and only need to replace them every few years. For something that gets so much abrasion force as a sock, that's ridiculously long lasting.

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• #604May 10, 2025

  Is this normal for brand-new Bombas?

  I have darn tough full cushioned boot socks and I bought 10 pair(big baller lol) hoping they were bifl, 16 of the 20 are great and 4 socks have the same issue as yours on this photo. Might just be a general problem, but it freaked me out so I started washing my socks in a laundry bag and haven't had any worsening of the condition yet. I read that you can take a safety razor and lightly remove the pilling, not concerned enough to try that

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• #605May 10, 2025

  Top BIFL Household Items for Starting Over

  I am a sustainability educator and finding things that last are a bit part of that. I’ve done quite a bit of research on possible options. Some of these I have (*) while others have been HIGHLY recommended to me. I would still check out the brand as some people who have had their (insert brand name item that they got 15 years ago here) have said that quality has diminished in recent years and won’t last as long. Also if anyone has had bad experiences with any of these, please let me know! Kitchen: *Dualit kettle *Vitamix Stainless steel blender-this is so expensive we got it as a group wedding present but dang it’s nice for smoothies, sauces, even hot soup *OXO stainless steel bottle brush with replaceable heads *Metal cup for hot/cold liquids-Thermos, Kleen Kanteen, HydroFlask, Stanley, etc. *Metal tea strainer spoon for loose leaf *Silicone baking mat *Stainless steel, copper, or ceramic cookware - I have a baking sheet from 360 cookware and one pan from Caraway *Stainless steel mixing bowls *Metal or ceramic measuring spoons and cups -My spoons are shaped like geese and I got them for $10 at a thrift store *Wooden toaster tongs- CHANGED MY LIFE and my slightly burnt fingers *Stasher bags *Fiskar scissors *OXO metal strainer for pasta •Metal coffee makers -French press, percolator, Bialetti Moka Pot, Breville espresso machine, •Silicone or metal ice cube tray •Duralax glasses •Crockpot •Older PYREX glass food containers •Villeroy and boch plates, bowls, etc. •Dualit toaster •Pizza stone •Cast iron pan •Le creuset •Self sharpening knife block-“A dull knife is a dangerous knife” or learn how/where to sharpen -Victorinox, Cutco, Wustoff because warranties •Hardwood cutting board •Zojirushi rice maker •Kitchen aid stand Bathroom: *Wild deodorant case and refills (discount code: SUSTAINABLESIRENIAN) *Leaf safety razor *Sisal soap saver bag •Turkish or waffle weave towels- dry quicker take up less space, wears slower Office/School *Cross refillable pen *Rocket planner (they also have reusable sticky notes which is cool but I haven’t tried them) Laundry: *Dryer balls *Bags for more delicate stuff *Tip-unless it is nasty, cold water is fine, saves money, saves water, and doesn’t wear out your clothes as much *Basic Sewing kit and learn how to do basic patching or visible mending •Miele machines Clothes: *Darn tough socks •Older Levi jeans •Doc martens •Chacos •Rainbow sandals •Birkenstocks •Blundstone Outside things/wear: *Blunt umbrella *Xtra Tuff boots •Duluth Trading Co •Older things from LLBean •Older Carhartt •Gear from Osprey - “All mighty warranty” •Gear from Patagonia -“Ironclad guarantee” also they have “Worn wear” which is used gear that were great or they refurbished it •Canada goose coats and parkas •CamelBak •Maglite •Western Mountaineering Sleeping Bags •Red wing boots •White duck canvas tarp •Yeti coolers •SmartWool Misc. *Lupine Pet Collars and leashes •Goughnuts dog toys •Zippo lighters •Briggs and Riley luggage •Swiss army knife •Leatherman tool •Otterbox phone cases •Big Green Egg Grill •GoRuck •Henry the vacuum •Coop’s, Casper, Purple, or Buckwheat pillows •BOTE paddle board •Le Cord •Williams and Sonoma •Tweezerman •Craftsman tools •Saddleback leather co •fjallraven I hope this helps

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• #606May 10, 2025

  Brands you swear by that have Buy It For Life quality products

  - Darn Tough socks 🧦 - Bullhide Leather Belts - Wolverine 1000 mile boots - Petzel headlamps - Marmot Tents

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• #607May 10, 2025

  Brands you swear by that have Buy It For Life quality products

  Darn Tough socks. Patagonia everything. Yamaha musical instruments, which at least for guitars and pianos are way better than their pricing suggests (their violins, not so much)

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• #608May 10, 2025

  Brands you swear by that have Buy It For Life quality products

  Lodge cast iron Darn tough socks Koss PortaPros Herman Miller Aeron Duke Traps Mr. Buddy Heaters Coleman Dual Fuel stoves Maglites Channelock pliers

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• #609May 10, 2025

  Is this normal for brand-new Bombas?

  Darn tough are the only ones that don't have to fulfill their promise of providing you new socks because they just last forever. Bombas stretch out and or pill horribly, even their wool socks. Darn tough are the only socks worth their price.

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• #610May 9, 2025

  Is this normal for brand-new Bombas?

  [I’ve gone through the Bombas song and dance over the years](https://www.reddit.com/r/BuyItForLife/s/s1v8aXD9hm) and have done a decent job of keeping it updated. There’s even a comment in there from someone who worked at Bombas. Long story short: Enshitification. I’ve replaced my entire stock with Adidas from Costco but have put Darn Tough socks on my Christmas and birthday list and look forward to that collection growing.

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• #611May 9, 2025

  Coudl anyone recommend BIFL socks???

  Darn tough. Lifetime warranty lose the left sock get a whole new set. Serious.

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• #612May 9, 2025

  Is this normal for brand-new Bombas?

  Bombas don’t last like they used to but I have always had an easy time with exchanging for new one. To be fair, this is what my Darn Toughs looked like after one wash and those couldn’t be praised higher on this sub.

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• #613May 9, 2025

  What did you wish you had at 21?

  Plus 5 for darn tough

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• #614May 9, 2025

  Is this normal for brand-new Bombas?

  Darn Tough is bifl, full unconditional lifetime warranty, even normal wear and tear

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• #615May 9, 2025

  Is this normal for brand-new Bombas?

  About eight years ago I bought a ton of darn tough socks, eventually wore holes in most all of them and sent them back, like 14 pairs at once. That was about two years ago, every single replacement pair I received of four different styles have all already gotten holes in them and have not lasted nearly as long as the pairs I bought eight years ago and felt entirely different when new. I think that they’ve changed up their manufacturing at some point. My lifestyle and footwear choices really haven’t changed too much but the sock sure did

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• #616May 9, 2025

  Is this normal for brand-new Bombas?

  yeah they're trash. darn tough for the win.

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• #617May 9, 2025

  Is this normal for brand-new Bombas?

  bombas for compression, darn tough for regular. bombas wool are the comfiest compressions i can find and i’ve tried lots as a nurse but they just don’t last long.

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• #618May 9, 2025

  Is this normal for brand-new Bombas?

  the sock is quality and has a warranty. my darn toughs are the only socks that haven’t worn out. going on 5 years since the first pair.

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• #619May 9, 2025

  Is this normal for brand-new Bombas?

  Bombay Fam in the same boat. After my 2nd or 3rd replacement of whole sets I started washing them in mesh wash bags and making sure no other clothing with metal buttons or zippers were thrown in. Keep wearing them in rotation also helps spread the wearing out over pairs. If you want to stick with Bombas, get the poly blend. Otherwise, like others have said, Darn Tough (also poly blend).

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• #620May 8, 2025

  Is this normal for brand-new Bombas?

  Every single pair of bombas I’ve ever had, over a dozen, were all great until they weren’t. They are truly horrible quality. Holes formed every. Single. Time. You should try darn tough instead, they have a warranty and they’ve replaced the few socks that have worn over years. 

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• #621May 8, 2025

  Is this normal for brand-new Bombas?

  It took around 6 or 7 years of light use (2 days a week) for my Bombas to get holes. It took 2 or 3 years of 5 times a week use for my Darn Toughs to get holes. I need to use the Darn Tough warranty to replace them. My Eddie Bauer heavyweight wool socks are still hole free after 8 years somehow.

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• #622May 8, 2025

  In Florida from Scotland right now, is there anything practical that I can pick up whilst here?

  Darn Tough socks are pretty solid. Depends on your needs. I feel like it may be worth doing some homework and going to an REI but the drive is pretty far from you. Other than that electronics are way cheeper in the USA but they arnt BFL

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• #623May 8, 2025

  Is this normal for brand-new Bombas?

  Was bombas for years until I tried Darn Tough. That's all I wear now

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• #624May 8, 2025

  Is this normal for brand-new Bombas?

  Darn Tough are made well but most of the pairs I’ve gotten have been a tight fit, and I don’t have wide feet.

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• #625May 8, 2025

  I burned holes in my Darn tough socks in a month. Now what?

  Mine are 3 years old and fine. 🤷 I wash on cold and air dry or use the low heat gentle setting on my dryer.

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• #626May 8, 2025

  I burned holes in my Darn tough socks in a month. Now what?

  Bro, I have three pairs of darn tough mid weight hiking socks...I work as a guide, I wear boots everyday and hike/ruck more than most people. I have not worn a single hole in a pair of them. Mine are probably 7 years old. I wear them maybe two days in a row before switching them out. You have to either have some gnarly feet, buying the wrong size, or you are fucking them up.

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• #627May 8, 2025

  Is this normal for brand-new Bombas?

  Yehhh Bomas reallly disappointed me. Darn tough is your best bet

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• #628May 8, 2025

  Is this normal for brand-new Bombas?

  My Bombas wore holes within 2 weeks of wear. My darn tough socks are still going strong 3+ years later, no repairs needed 

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• #629May 8, 2025

  Is this normal for brand-new Bombas?

  That's disappointing because I assume they used to be better, at least based on how many people I trust told me they loved them over the years. I send a very polite email inquiring about a refund so fingers crossed. I think I'm gonna check out Smartwool, Darn Tough, and Falke based off what people in this thread have suggested.

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• #630May 8, 2025

  Is this normal for brand-new Bombas?

  I got Darn Tough because everyone is raving about them. They're good, but I've always worn Falke hiking socks and they're more comfortable for me personally and last forever. I have three pairs that I've had for 20+ years, I bought a new pair to compare. They're basically the same. Pretty much indestructible and super comfortable.

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• #631May 8, 2025

  Is this normal for brand-new Bombas?

  darn tough has a lifetime guarantee, too. I have a pair i’ve worn once a week for nearly ten years now and it’s just now starting to thin in places. Can’t wait to email them when a hole appears- might take another year though! Lol

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• #632May 8, 2025

  Is this normal for brand-new Bombas?

  I’ve been being gifted bombas constantly from my inlaws and it’s so annoying because they wear out just in time for either my birthday or Christmas and I get fresh pairs. I just want some darn tough socks!

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• #633May 8, 2025

  Is this normal for brand-new Bombas?

  Darn tough for sure

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• #634May 8, 2025

  Is this normal for brand-new Bombas?

  That's really sad... I bet they used to be much better but enshittification strikes again. :( I will absolutely look into Darn Tough moving forward!

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• #635May 8, 2025

  Is this normal for brand-new Bombas?

  Here's another vote for Darn Tough! Pricy but worth it, and they'll 100% honor their lifetime guarantee

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• #636May 8, 2025

  Is this normal for brand-new Bombas?

  Bombas wear down quick, my wife had two pair and wore them maybe 5-10 times each. Immediate holes. Darn Tough are really sturdy and comfy.

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• #637May 8, 2025

  What did you wish you had at 21?

  Honestly, good socks for cold climates. I didn't realize what I was missing until I got smart wool and eventually Darn Tough socks.

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• #638May 8, 2025

  [SOCKS] Have you used the Darn Tough warranty? What was your experience?

  Omg do the warranty is so easy - send them back, get a new pair. I'm now a walking ad for them because I'm so excited I just got 4 new pairs through that and I have 2 more 10 year olds ready to go!

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• #639May 7, 2025

  Brands of quality socks?

  hmm, I liked my Bombas more than my Darn Tuff. I got the merino ones.

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• #640May 7, 2025

  Brands of quality socks?

  I want to like Bombas more. I like the way they look and feel, but all the ones I've gotten haven't lasted even 2 years of casual everyday wear, which is specifically why I'm looking for a new brand here. Sounds like Darn Tough has the consensus. Hard to beat a lifetime warranty, especially if they've already been in business for a while.

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• #641May 6, 2025

  Requested to Provide Fake Engagement for Autonomous Chairs

  Yep you basically can’t say anything positive about a brand, especially if they do any social media marketing. You are allowed to speak well of Darn Tough and MoccaMaster though :)

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• #642May 4, 2025

  Bombas socks - Marino wool blend

  My experience Bombas have been poor quality. Smart wool and Darn tough much better product.

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• #643May 2, 2025

  Bombas socks - Marino wool blend

  I was wearing the largest size they had to offer. To your point tho, Darn Tough has larger sizes and that’s what’s held together.

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• #644May 2, 2025

  Bombas socks - Marino wool blend

  Their socks are amongst the worst I’ve owned. Certainly they’re comfortable, but constantly wearing out within 4-5 wears. Just wasn’t worth constantly replacing. Same with Hollow socks. Switched over to Darn Tough and I’m ~8 months in with zero signs of wear.

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• #645May 1, 2025

  linen/high heat summer durable non-transparent clothing

  Not really what youre asking, but thin wool socks are actually really nice in the summer. People think of wool as warm, but if you buy thinner socks, it wicks moisture and keeps your feet dry, especially when paired with real leather footwear.  I like Darn Tough socks, but REI and other places have lots of options (Ice Breaker and Smartwool are also good, but IB and Darn Tough have lifetime warranties.)

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• #646Apr 12, 2025

  BIFL socks that are BREATHABLE/COOL?

  Darn tough. I’ve been wearing them for 10 years and haven’t had to replace any of them yet

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• #647Apr 12, 2025

  BIFL socks that are BREATHABLE/COOL?

  There are some Costco and other fans here. Socks for me are much more about comfort than durability. My like for Darn Tough is that they do well at both. For dress socks I like [Pantherella](https://www.pantherella.com/us/) but they wear (I have darned a few). There comfort though is fantastic.

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• #648Apr 12, 2025

  BIFL socks that are BREATHABLE/COOL?

  Any basic search on this sub would make that clear. Darn Tough all the way, every day, for the last 10+ years for me. Buy once, cry once, enjoy life.

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• #649Apr 12, 2025

  BIFL socks that are BREATHABLE/COOL?

  Paka. Extremely breathable and soft, I've largely split my sock drawer between Paka for warmer days/sneakers and Darn Tough cushioned for boots/colder weather.

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• #650Apr 12, 2025

  BIFL socks that are BREATHABLE/COOL?

  I am a darn tough fan

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• #651Apr 10, 2025

  What is your current BIFL item you recommend to everyone?

  darn tough, milwaukee fastback

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• #652Apr 9, 2025

  Which Smartwool socks should I get for walking (no hiking)

  Get darn tough socks or alpaca socks. Smartwool is overrated.

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• #653Apr 9, 2025

  Best shoes to buy???

  I would get some merino socks for starters. Smartwool, Darn Tough, Icebreaker, etc. Then I would get a pair of moc toe boots with a wedge sole. Danner Bull Run, White's Perry Select, Red Wing, Thorogood, etc. The Danners and Thorogoods feel great from the get-go, the others will take a week or two to break-in. I might consider adding a cushy insole if I felt so inclined. Then After a month or so, I would buy a 2nd pair...maybe something completely different - Lems or Xero, zero-drop maybe? I would rotate them. If they have to have safety-toes, I'd probably get another boot with a wedge sole. I work outside on a golf course year-round. I have a locker full of shoes/boots, with more in my car. Like you, I do a lot of miles on my feet. I have a lot of conditions to contend with, however, I am constantly changing my shoes. If my feet start to hurt or I don't have the right shoes on for what I need to do, I change them. I wear a pair to/from work, and might wear 3 different pair in a day. Again, being on my feet all day, I can't afford to have any issues with my feet/footwear. The only thing worse is just being cold and wet all day, lol.

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• #654Apr 8, 2025

  Which Smartwool socks should I get for walking (no hiking)

  darn tough or farm to feet over smart wool personally. that said the old SW ones i have are perfectly comfortable (they are lower noshow type)

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• #655Apr 8, 2025

  Which Smartwool socks should I get for walking (no hiking)

  The Hike Crew Sock is good, it has minimal cushioning. My feet don't get over heated in them even when it's hot out. I also like Wide Open, which is a sub brand of Darn Tough. They run hotter, though after a wash or two they get comfortable.

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• #656Apr 8, 2025

  Which Smartwool socks should I get for walking (no hiking)

  Darn tough for sure.

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• #657Apr 8, 2025

  Which Smartwool socks should I get for walking (no hiking)

  My darn tough socks have *far* outlasted my smartwool socks.

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• #658Apr 8, 2025

  Sneakers or boots for daily wear.

  I work in a warehouse and I've worn Thorogood moc boots and Jim Green AR8's. They both hold up well, but the latter are much more comfortable due to the wider toe box. I recommend getting some aftermarket insoles like Superfeet Green and some good thick socks (I use Darn Tough Socks). Boots take awhile to break in and you will get blisters - buy some Leukotape P to help with that.

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• #659Apr 7, 2025

  A $5 brush is a game changer.

  I use a cast iron rod with a Darn Tough sock taped to it. It was my great great grandmother’s.

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• #660Apr 5, 2025

  What is a BIFL item/product you recommend?

  Darn Tough socks — lifetime guarantee, super comfortable, and surprisingly durable. I’ve had pairs for years and they still look new. Totally worth it.

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• #661Apr 4, 2025

  Darn Tough Glazers - Hot Garbage

  Not in Europe. You fill in the online form with photos, they review it and in less than 24 hours they approve it. They ask for a photo showing that you have cut the socks (they tell you to cut them in a way that you can give them a second life, I made myself some wristbands). Within 24 hours they give you a credit in your online account on the official website. In my case the credit was more than what I paid at the time. PERFECT customer service. I made the claim about 15 days ago from Spain (free shipping costs for over 50€ of credit).

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• #662Apr 4, 2025

  Darn Tough Glazers - Hot Garbage

  I bought like 2 pairs of OTC socks for my job in a dirty ass factory to wear under my steel toes. They have been holding up amazing. Over a year old and I’ve even walked in them in the gross locker room floor a little. I also own several pairs of running socks and other varieties. Mine have all held up great. Totally worth it for me.

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• #663Apr 4, 2025

  Comfortable Repairable Boots?

  You need wool socks or a blend. I recommend the mid or light weight darn tough socks which are BIFL. If you're going for boots all day yah go over to /Goodyearwelt for direction and kudos to the guy that pointed out Viberg. You would also dig the redwing blacksmiths.

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• #664Apr 3, 2025

  Infinite delay on warranty claims from Darn Tough from Canada

  Breaking even in 6 years is pretty damn good…then you have free socks in perpetuity

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• #665Apr 2, 2025

  Calling all dads that have indestructible socks, where do you get them from and can I be in your club?

  I bought Grip 6 running socks Darn Tough boot socks and Bombas dress socks. They last forever.

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• #666Apr 2, 2025

  Best shoes for walking/standing all day?

  darn tough socks and altar flat sneakers were game changers for me

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• #667Apr 2, 2025

  I know socks aren’t BIFL, but can you recommend some of your favorite durable socks/socks with warranties?

  ok. this is amazing.. I have some darn tough.. but was looking to get more and I have wide feets...

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• #668Apr 1, 2025

  I know socks aren’t BIFL, but can you recommend some of your favorite durable socks/socks with warranties?

  If you have average or wide feet, try Wide Open socks. They’re made my Darn Tough.

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• #669Apr 1, 2025

  I know socks aren’t BIFL, but can you recommend some of your favorite durable socks/socks with warranties?

  Wide Open for wide feet, Darn Tough for narrow feet. Same company. Comfy socks, nice designs, lifetime warranty.

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• #670Apr 1, 2025

  I know socks aren’t BIFL, but can you recommend some of your favorite durable socks/socks with warranties?

  Here is about 100+ post asking the same thing. Feel free to review.. short answer.. Darn Tough [https://www.reddit.com/r/BuyItForLife/search/?q=socks](https://www.reddit.com/r/BuyItForLife/search/?q=socks)

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• #671Apr 1, 2025

  I know socks aren’t BIFL, but can you recommend some of your favorite durable socks/socks with warranties?

  Bombas and Darn Tough, neither are cheap, but both are quality and have great warranties. I just used my warrantee on Bombas compression socks that started to develop small holes where the compression elastic meets the sock padding. Bombas sent me a new set of socks no questions asked (3 pairs).

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• #672Mar 12, 2025

  What's the most expensive item you've bought with the intention of keeping it for life?

  Same. And my house. And one Stainless steel skillet. I've come to the conclusion pretty much everything else may/may not last. Got a restaurant quality pizza cutter, it's lasted 20 years and will probably wind up BIFL, but I wouldn't bet on it. Got Darn Tough socks. They last a looooong time, but they won't be BIFL. Haven't worn through any yet, in 6+ years, but it'll eventually happen. On the contrary, I bought some Dickies socks to supplement. I've had them less than 2 years and they're wearing through on the top of them...not even the heel, ball or toes.

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• #673Mar 12, 2025

  BIFLers, what things do you not understand why people spend their money on?

  *Not* Darn Tough socks if you are constantly throwing out socks with holes in them. Like I was. So many years of +/- $25 Hanes value packs. Fancy kitchen knives. I have the same hand-me-down bullshit we started with that I keep sharp. They all get the job done and might as well have been purchased at goodwill 🤷🏼‍♂️ (not including our stainless matching butter knives, etc) Expensive tools. Same concept as knives. Use the cheap shit till it breaks, replace broken shit with nice shit.

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• #674Mar 11, 2025

  what are your BIFL ADHD products that make life easier?

  What you want is darn tough socks.

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• #675Mar 10, 2025

  what are your BIFL ADHD products that make life easier?

  Not necessarily BIFL- but buying multiple packs of the same socks so I don't have a bunch of loose, lonely socks when I fold laundry has been amazing. I got a gift card for Christmas and I spent $100 on Darn Tough socks- all the exact same pattern so I don't have to think twice about folding them. I have a set of 3 styles of Merrell socks that I must have 8 packs of by now- makes my life way easier! I also found having a tablet to be useful, I sprung on an iPad last year, and while not BIFL- I can use it to motivate myself by writing out to do lists with my knock-off pencil, keep everything synced in OneNote if I am on the iPad and feel inclined to search something for school/work, and watch shows or movies when I am cooking, cleaning, or doing dishes.

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• #676Mar 10, 2025

  It finally happened! Looks like I’m due a new pair of socks! 🥳🥳🥳

  Most of mine are Superwool but I do have some Darn Toughs also that are newer.

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• #677Mar 9, 2025

  It finally happened! Looks like I’m due a new pair of socks! 🥳🥳🥳

  See if they have railroad merino wool socks in your area for about 1/2 the price. Coming from smartwool and darn tough my wallet is happy.

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• #678Mar 8, 2025

  It finally happened! Looks like I’m due a new pair of socks! 🥳🥳🥳

  Mine do this weird thing where they curl up when long. Both kids got that chip off my block too. I have a 1.5 week rotation of darn tough socks that I wash on hot. Still haven’t gotten a toe hole after 2 years. I am honestly flabbergasted. Never experienced this. I’m a big advocate.

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• #679Mar 7, 2025

  It finally happened! Looks like I’m due a new pair of socks! 🥳🥳🥳

  Artificial Intelligence, finally I've spotted a fake post! I've been wearing Darn Tough for decades..... it just doesn't happen. Man, this AI is getting outta control.

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• #680Mar 7, 2025

  It finally happened! Looks like I’m due a new pair of socks! 🥳🥳🥳

  It does, it's working towards limiting overall consumption. Building a quality product that has a longer life cycle, and then analyzing why products are failing and how they can be improved. Ultimately, selling less product and keeping each pair of socks in use, and out of the landfill longer. The company isn't perfect, for sure, and there is definitely ways Darn Tough could improve sustainably. (I think they no longer require you to ship socks back? But could be mistaken.) But the apparel industry will keep on trucking and continue mass producing no matter what; if you're gonna be buying socks, I feel like Darn Tough is one of the more sustainable options.

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• #681Mar 7, 2025

  It finally happened! Looks like I’m due a new pair of socks! 🥳🥳🥳

  I have 8 pairs of darn tough. Enough to last me a week with a spare. I think Darn Tough even advertises 7 pairs as a "lifetime supply" haha

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• #682Mar 7, 2025

  It finally happened! Looks like I’m due a new pair of socks! 🥳🥳🥳

  I usually have to warranty 2-4 a year. I’ll save them up to ship in for reduce shipping costs. I wear my darn tough socks for everything and do a good bit of hiking.

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• #683Mar 7, 2025

  It finally happened! Looks like I’m due a new pair of socks! 🥳🥳🥳

  I agree. But the approach Darn Tough is taking, is comparable to Patagonia. They seem to be looking into why their socks are failing, collecting important data that will help them to make a better, lasting product; while also working with and educating the customer on possible ways they can help keep the socks in good condition through use. They're probably not perfect, but I'm happy to support a company that skews more sustainable than most.

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• #684Mar 7, 2025

  It finally happened! Looks like I’m due a new pair of socks! 🥳🥳🥳

  It's these? [https://darntough.com/](https://darntough.com/)

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• #685Mar 6, 2025

  I bought these socks in 2017. They are still in perfect condition after 8 years and hundreds of miles.

  I have multiple pairs and love mine too!

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• #686Mar 5, 2025

  Y’all. I need to upgrade my sock game! What’s your favorite sock brand that is cozy and doesn’t pile or rip easily?

  Darn Tough sells wider socks under the brand Wide Open now if their regular socks feel too restrictive. I haven't had a chance to try them yet, I bought all of my DTs one size up and washed/dried them warm once to shrink to a half size bigger than my size and they're still going strong.

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• #687Mar 4, 2025

  BIFL, but also BISecondhand. What are some things that everyone should keep an eye out for, but can commonly be found for cheap when preowned.

  Not cheap but Darn Tough socks are amazing.

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• #688Mar 3, 2025

  Where Does "Buy It for Life" Not Make Sense?

  I've got to disagree about the socks - since I've been using Darn Tough and my sock drawer is not so crowded, I've kinda stopped losing socks. And the first ones I got 10 years ago still don't have holes!

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• #689Mar 3, 2025

  Where Does "Buy It for Life" Not Make Sense?

  Apparently you never tried Darn Tough

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• #690Mar 3, 2025

  Where Does "Buy It for Life" Not Make Sense?

  That’s really good to hear I just bought my first pair of darn tough for steel toe socks and I’m planning on buying a full set if I like them

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• #691Mar 3, 2025

  Where Does "Buy It for Life" Not Make Sense?

  Kids stuff -- toys, clothing, etc. They outgrow things SO fast, it's almost always better buying used for a steep discount or get hand-me-downs. Plus it helps cement the idea of reduce/reuse/recycle, delayed gratification for the "hot" new thing, learning how to do without (obviously don't let the kid go without essential clothes, duh -- this is more for toys). College furniture -- these things get ABUSED by ~~people~~ assholes who genuinely don't care. This is why Ikea exists. First set of tools -- (if you're not in the trades or an experienced maker), like for a general set of home repair tools. Get a generic set of something modest. Harbor Freight, Husky, Crapsman. Buy used even. But most importantly, don't spend too much. And when something wears out or fails, buy a better replacement. Most people will never wear out basic tools since most people don't do shit. You fall into that group of most people. Cookware -- see above for tools. But avoid non-stick, that shit is terrible at nearly any price point. There's a happy medium of decent quality at a cheap price, and stuff RAPIDLY goes up in price from there. A used Cuisinart stainless steel skillet is JUST AS GOOD for a home cook as a brand new All-Clad. Consumer electronics (laptops, mobile phones) -- yeah, this shit loses value year over year. And pretty much anything you have is trash-tier after 5-7 years, IF it survives that long. Sometimes it's bad after even 2-3 years (hello mobile phones). Get only the minimum you need. I tend to keep the last functional piece I owned as a "spare", since so much of this shit is unrepairable anymore. ---- (socks? I never lost one -- then again, I buy Darn Tough Socks and Exofficio underwear. That shit is *expensive*, but soooo worth it. Stuff that touches you all the time should be the best and most comfortable you can reasonably afford. I make the effort to keep track of them.)

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• #692Mar 3, 2025

  Where Does "Buy It for Life" Not Make Sense?

  Darn Tough Socks…. Anything happens they will send a new pair. Made in Vermont.

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• #693Mar 3, 2025

  Where Does "Buy It for Life" Not Make Sense?

  Darn tough socks are amazing and come with a lifetime warranty. Also for pens - there are plenty of nice pens (all different price points) that you can get refills for - pencils too. When was the last time you used an entire pencil until you couldn't anymore...?

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• #694Mar 3, 2025

  Where Does "Buy It for Life" Not Make Sense?

  I dunno, the thicker DT last me a good decade even as a farmer with a hiking hobby and they fit better than any others I have used. I hate shopping, and the cost breakdown over a decade is pretty damn good, especially since they aren't bagging under my arch or giving me other weird blister spots. The sub name isn't quite that literal, from the sidebar: >This is a subreddit emphasizing products that are Durable, Practical, Proven, and Made-to-Last. >Products that are well-made and durable (even if they won't last a lifetime) are accepted.

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• #695Mar 3, 2025

  Where Does "Buy It for Life" Not Make Sense?

  Mm I think socks like DarnTough last years and are worth it. I don’t really lose socks ha. I wouldn’t BIFL on tshirts or underwear. 

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• #696Mar 3, 2025

  Where Does "Buy It for Life" Not Make Sense?

  Are you kidding socks, that is your not BIFL example? Literally this sub is built on DarnTough socks which are unconditionally guaranteed for life.

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• #697Mar 3, 2025

  Where Does "Buy It for Life" Not Make Sense?

  My darn tough socks which I saw recommended in here are over decade old now. I've heard of people wearing them out, but mine are still in great condition. a little thin on the bottom but not at all near wearing out yet. Sure they will eventually wear out so they aren't truly buy it for life. But they lasted many times over what a normal sock would so I still consider them bifl catagory by contrast.

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• #698Mar 3, 2025

  Where Does "Buy It for Life" Not Make Sense?

  I finally wore through a couple Darn Tough pairs after roughly a decade of use.

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• #699Mar 3, 2025

  A pair of darn tough socks

  T4093 is what I wear with my (two alternating pairs of) ARs for work.

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• #700Mar 3, 2025

  Need crew socks that will last

  I used to have a whole drawer full of Thorlos, but I have switched to wearing wool all year. At first I was buying Smartwool, then I switched to IceBreakers, and finally to Darn Tough. IceBreakers were about as good as Darn Tough but I don't see them around as much. Darn Tough are easy to find, very cushioned, and last for years. I have 6 or 7 pairs and I have yet to wear a pair out in over 5 years.

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• #701Mar 3, 2025

  Where Does "Buy It for Life" Not Make Sense?

  Jesus does your washer and dryer run on socks instead of electric? I’ve been buying Darn Tough socks for years, never lost one, and have yet to need a replacement sock. I’m just about there, after 6 years. All socks accounted for lol.

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• #702Mar 3, 2025

  Where Does "Buy It for Life" Not Make Sense?

  I will fight any human that doesn’t return my good pen. (I have a stash of throwaways to “lend” to people.) And how are you losing so many socks? I’ve had my smartwool socks for 20 years and my darn tough for 15.  For me, bifl doesn’t make sense for paring knives, underwear, or formal clothing. 

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• #703Mar 3, 2025

  Where Does "Buy It for Life" Not Make Sense?

  Darn Tough socks totally worth it, as well as similar sophisticated cushioned socks for hiking or very cold weather.

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• #704Mar 3, 2025

  Where Does "Buy It for Life" Not Make Sense?

  There are buy it for life socks. Darn tough socks is the brand. If your socks wear out they replace them over and over again forever.

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• #705Mar 3, 2025

  Where Does "Buy It for Life" Not Make Sense?

  I will if these darn tough everg ive out, but I doubt it will happen, I wash them I a nylon bag and dry them and they still have basically full elasticity

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• #706Mar 3, 2025

  Where Does "Buy It for Life" Not Make Sense?

  What I love about Darn Tough crew socks is that I can run sprints and exercise in them on a padded gym floor and not have them roll off or bunch up like all the other brands I have. I’ve been wearing them for the last 3 years and they still have plenty of elasticity. I wash in cold water and drip dry.

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• #707Mar 3, 2025

  Comfortable socks for warmth ease of wear and durable after extended wear

  Darn Tough T4033. The thickest highest content Merino Wool Sock I have seen yet. They do tend to wear quicker than my other Darn Tough socks but since they have a lifetime warranty I get them swapped out about every two tto three years when they do. I also wear them as slippers inside the house which I am sure shortens their life, but I could care less because again I get them swapped out for new ones when they do.

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• #708Mar 3, 2025

  Where Does "Buy It for Life" Not Make Sense?

  The difference between darn tough and cheap Costco socks is crazy though.  Costco socks wear out and get holes in 3 months for me whereas I'm going on the same 10 pair of darn tough for over 3 years now.

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• #709Mar 3, 2025

  Where Does "Buy It for Life" Not Make Sense?

  I've tried every sock brand under the sun, Darn Tough is the best (if you can afford it). I only recently in the last two years started buying them, but their socks are such high quality they have outlasted other socks of mine and don't even look worn. I just got a pair of Patagonia socks, I'm curious if those will hold up as well.

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• #710Mar 3, 2025

  Where Does "Buy It for Life" Not Make Sense?

  I'm not sure if it's been described this way but consider that for each produce you might buy, there is a theoretical "cost per use over product lifespan." If you buy a regular pair of socks for $5 and you wear them a hundred times before they wear out, then the cost-per-use is something like 5 cents per use. Now, consider buying the BiFL version of socks: something like Darn Tough socks. If these are $25 a pair but you can wear them 500-1000 times (or more) then you're getting two things: * a product that has at least as good or better "cost per use" than the cheaper alternative * a product that doesn't need to be replaced as often Remember: there is a sort of cost involved in purchasing a new item to replace an old one... there's the inconvenience of having to spend time shopping, paying for shipping, trying stuff on, etc. In some cases, there are consumables that definitely do not last "long" in the usual sense, but are still higher quality. The example that comes to mind are LED lights designed to withstand higher temperatures---a common failure mode of newer LED bulbs is they can heat up in enclosed spaces so seeking out more expensive bulbs that haven't been designed to the "cheap" price point might be worth it for some people. It all comes down to that theoretical "cost per use" value.

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• #711Mar 2, 2025

  Need crew socks that will last

  Have you tried Darn Tough's Steely sock? I don't walk as much as you, but those socks have good cushion.

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• #712Mar 2, 2025

  Need crew socks that will last

  Try bombas or darn tough. They’re durable,comfy and last much longer than cheaper socks.

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• #713Mar 2, 2025

  Need crew socks that will last

  Darn tough Fox River or farm to feet. Pick any of those and you will be happy.

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• #714Mar 2, 2025

  Need crew socks that will last

  This group is biased towards Darn Tough socks. I love them and my work socks have been fluffy every morning for the past 2yrs. Slipping my foot into my boots with Darn Tough crew socks is like stepping on a cloud.

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• #715Mar 2, 2025

  Need crew socks that will last

  Gotta love Darn Tough Socks. Higher up-front cost (around $15-25/pair) but they have a lifetime warranty where you can send them in and get a new pair. Never done it, but from what I’ve seen elsewhere it’s pretty nice and quick!

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• #716Mar 2, 2025

  Need crew socks that will last

  Darn Tough

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• #717Mar 1, 2025

  Comfortable socks for warmth ease of wear and durable after extended wear

  Darn tough or farm to feet

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• #718Mar 1, 2025

  Comfortable socks for warmth ease of wear and durable after extended wear

  It's going to be the same suggestion that are on all the other sock threads. Darn tough.

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• #719Mar 1, 2025

  Good Quality Socks Please!

  Darn Tough and tell your husband to stop walking around on the balls of his feet like a Velociraptor.

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• #720Mar 1, 2025

  A note about clothing quality

  I live in Europe and Darn Tough aren't readily available here (though I do see they finally popped up on Amazon). I like our local brands like Lorpen and Lurbel.

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• #721Mar 1, 2025

  A pair of darn tough socks

  Your initial comment is your opinion. That's fine, but I'm pointing out Fox River doesn't carry a particular type of sock I find extremely comfortable. All the other Darn Tough models I own last much longer. I just happen to prefer the thickest highest content Merino Wool over the others, Try if at all possible, not to be such a child.

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• #722Mar 1, 2025

  A pair of darn tough socks

  What I understand is they are extremely comfortable, last about two to three years and then when they wear out I get them replaced for free. What is your point again?

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• #723Mar 1, 2025

  A pair of darn tough socks

  Fox River doesn't make anything close to a Darn Tough T4033 the last I looked. It's simply the thickest highest content Merino Wool sock I've ever been able to find. It list what it's made of but it is a bit hard to describe how thick they are unless you see them in person.

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• #724Mar 1, 2025

  A note about clothing quality

  Are you seriously here asking that? 😂 Theres a daily post on Darn Toughs

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• #725Feb 10, 2025

  Do you think BIFL is actually cost effective?

  Yeah, those aren't bad. However, they usually only come in one style (regular crew and they are thick). I have a variety of styles of the Darn Tough socks to suit my wildly varying climate.

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• #726Feb 10, 2025

  Do you think BIFL is actually cost effective?

  Certain items? Absolutely. I used to go through 4 pairs of socks a year at around 5 bucks each. I spent $100 on Darn Tough socks 5 years ago and haven't bought a new pair of socks since (though I did get a couple for Christmases.). So that's cost neutral and the difference is I have 5 pairs of Darn Tough Socks that are gonna last me another 5 years. Others? I probably would've never burned out my cheap shitty stand mixer, but my girlfriend wants a KitchenAid and I found a good deal. So now I'm out $250 and my stand mixer will never burn out.

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• #727Feb 10, 2025

  Do you think BIFL is actually cost effective?

  You can get 6 pairs of Costco merino socks which have the same % of merino wool as darn tough socks for the price of 1 pair...

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• #728Feb 10, 2025

  Do you think BIFL is actually cost effective?

  Yep, or nice socks just feel better and don't stink. Maybe you can buy hundreds of socks instead of a few darn tough, but the experience will still be poor in comparison.

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• #729Feb 10, 2025

  Do you think BIFL is actually cost effective?

  Yeah if you only look at it from the perspective of sock quantity. For quality socks you'd in general still only get ~2-3 for the price of one darn tough one. Cheap socks don't feel nice to wear and can smell bad. If you want merino wool blends it usually just isn't cheap. And not all blends are equal, some are only used so they can put "merino wool" label on it. You are asusming all socks perform the same, in which case darn tough socks are pointless... But that is not a representation of the reality. What if you need socks for hiking? Can't take 20 packs with you if you pack light, and they'll smell awful and wear through in a single hike.

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• #730Feb 10, 2025

  Do you think BIFL is actually cost effective?

  There’s no one size fits all answer for me, depends on product category as to what the definition of “for life” is and how much I’m willing to pay as a premium to achieve that longer lifespan. Cookware; cast iron, carbon steel, stainless steel are all BIFL and worth buying decent versions of because their life is my life so $100 for a pan that last decades and is used multiple times a week is totally worth it for me. Socks; I’ll likely lose or otherwise damage the Darn Tough pair before I get the value proposition met compared to less expensive similar options that may be inferior but are not bad.

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• #731Feb 10, 2025

  Do you think BIFL is actually cost effective?

  Meh, I've been cycling through the same 7 pairs of Darn Tough socks for like 8 years now. They are made with merino wool so my feet and my shoes don't stink. I had to get rid of some memory foam shoes that I wore with cheap socks just because of the odor. I don't have that problem anymore.

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• #732Feb 9, 2025

  Warmest socks recs!!

  One thing that might help is to determine if you have poor circulation. I see a lot of recommendations here for wool socks and Darn Tough. (I also love my Darn Tough socks!) But for me, sometimes circulation is the issue, and the tight-fitting ankles leave my feet feeling like ice blocks, no matter how insulating the material is in theory. When that happens, switching to looser-fitting fleece-y socks helps me warm up the toes. I've also tried heated socks, but they're super clunky with the battery pack. I just didn't find them that comfortable, but they certainly work.

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• #733Feb 9, 2025

  Do you think BIFL is actually cost effective?

  It’s nice not having all your shit fall apart all the time. Some of my family are constantly needing to replace half their damn house and learn how the new washer works or the new vacuum or the new pan or whatever it is. If you get BIFL, your stuff becomes familiar to you. No need to waste time getting used to new stuff. I like that. It gives me peace. I like that I have 14 pairs of the same darn tough socks and have had them for 6 years now. They all fit the same. None have signs of wear. It’s those little things that bring me joy. Nothing worse than putting on a sock and one is loose while the other is tight and starting to develop holes.

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• #734Feb 9, 2025

  Warmest socks recs!!

  Darn tough, I haven’t heard of them I’ll look into it. Bombas is definitely a common name I’m seeing here so I’m excited to look into them. Aren’t they also the ones who donate socks when you purchase a pair or am I recalling the wrong company? I agree with the movement, when I sit for an hour I get up run in place stretch and shake out my body to get the blood flowing again, it’s great to do but I set timers to remind myself! Mostly my feet are just ice cold and numb inside, I have good boots luckily that I got used from a family friend that are good quality and have lasted me for the last 6 winters so far! Thanks for this reply, I appreciate it!

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• #735Feb 8, 2025

  Warmest socks recs!!

  Darn Tough Mountaineering Micro Crew Heavyweight Hiking Socks. They have an over the calf version too if you prefer higher topped socks. They are the only thing I will wear through MN winters now, haven't worn a pair out yet although I have a few that are starting to get close but I'm on year 5 or 6 with them so can't complain (and they will replace them when I finally do wear a hole through them). I got 7 pairs and just cycle through them every week so I only have to wash them once a week. The other thing that I pair them with are The North Face Thermoball booties, I got two pairs and alternate each day so I'm not wearing the same pair everyday, am on year 6 with the first 2 pairs I bought pretty much alternating them daily for 6 months at a time because MN winters last for forever... They are still going strong too.

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• #736Feb 8, 2025

  Warmest socks recs!!

  Wool socks (darn tough are popular, but I love my bombas) plus slippers is what you need inside. I have had a pair of LLBean wicked good slippers for 5 years that I love and that keep my feet warm. If you’re sitting a lot, make sure to get up and move around every hour to get your blood flowing, as that will make the biggest difference. I get up and do 10 squats every hour or so. If you’re spending a lot of time outdoors, you need good wool socks plus good insulated boots. Socks won’t make a huge difference if you’re wearing the wrong footwear for the weather.

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• #737Feb 8, 2025

  Did I buy the wrong kind of socks from Bombas or are they all this fragile?

  This thread is old, but I don’t think folks realize that Bombas merino socks are 80% wool, and Darn Tough are only 50% wool. Merino wool is a delicate fiber and higher wool content will actually be *less* durable. That’s why DTs are more hardy, because they have less wool and more synthetic materials. I came across this thread because I was considering getting the Bombas as their colors are more neutral than DT, but after reading what people are saying about durability and than comparing the percentages it makes sense.

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• #738Feb 8, 2025

  What brands do you trust to always deliver a high quality product?

  Merino wool types like Darn Tough. They aren’t itchy, aren’t too hot in the summer yet keep your feet warm in the winter, and don’t trap odor

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• #739Feb 7, 2025

  What brands do you trust to always deliver a high quality product?

  Not the most exciting thing, but Darn Tough Socks. Expensive, but they have a lifetime warranty. I have had pairs in the regular rotation for 5 years and counting.

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• #740Feb 7, 2025

  What brands do you trust to always deliver a high quality product?

  This is the only brand I have remained loyal to for over 10 years. I had a pair of wool socks that last 5 years with weekly use. They got a hole in the heel I sent them back and got a $25 store credit. Now I wear Darn Tough wool socks every day of the week no matter the weather or activity. It is also the only brand of socks that I have not had to deal with SSS (sinking sock syndrome). The initial investment is jarring, but the lifetime of walking around on angel wings is worth it.

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• #741Feb 7, 2025

  What’s one product you bought that has lasted forever and was totally worth it?

  Darn Tough 100%. Amazing products with a lifetime warranty!

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• #742Feb 7, 2025

  The best buy it for life option is the option you already have

  I also recommend Darn Tough. https://www.seriouseats.com/equipment-the-all-clad-vs-tramontina-skillet#toc-the-conclusion For stainless steel though, I honestly really recommend Tramontina's tri-ply clad pans. Notably cheaper than All-Clad and virtually indistinguishable performance-wise. I love mine, use it every day nearly.

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• #743Feb 6, 2025

  What brands do you trust to always deliver a high quality product?

  Darn Tough

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• #744Feb 6, 2025

  What brands do you trust to always deliver a high quality product?

  Darn tough socks

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• #745Feb 6, 2025

  BIFL women’s underwear?

  Darn Tough is BIFL because they have a lifetime, no questions asked replacement policy, not because the socks last forever.

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• #746Feb 6, 2025

  BIFL women’s underwear?

  Yet everyone says darn tough is BIFL. That’s what I’m asking for. It doesn’t have to last forever, but a long time.

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• #747Feb 6, 2025

  What’s one product you bought that has lasted forever and was totally worth it?

  Darn tough socks, lifetime warranty. 

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• #748Feb 5, 2025

  Going back to before electricity

  Darn Tough socks.

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• #749Feb 5, 2025

  Gold Toe socks…quality sux now? (Years old ones still fine. New ones fuzzy and thin.)

  Try Darn Tough. So tough I lose them before they wear out haha. Lifetime replacement warranty - but like I said, for me I just lose them. I have a pair I’ve worn for like 3 years (every other week or once a month approx) that barely started getting holes. A hole. A single hole. I’ve replaced other brands twice already.

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• #750Feb 4, 2025

  darn tough shrinking

  I wash and dry my Darn Toughs every time I wear them. I've never had any of them shrink.

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• #751Feb 4, 2025

  darn tough shrinking

  I put all my socks in a mesh laundry bag so they can be plucked easily from the overall load to hang dry.

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• #752Feb 4, 2025

  darn tough shrinking

  Get Wide Open socks. Same company.

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• #753Feb 4, 2025

  darn tough shrinking

  I've had the issue where they could come out of the drier (low setting) and they would feel a little stiffer, making them feel smaller while trying to get them on my feet. I found out that with my washing machine I need to wash with the extra rinse feature enabled. That solved the issue for me. I also wear mine until they need washing, could be one day in the summer when I'm sweating and working outside or daaays in the winter... Good luck! I don't envy trying to find a better brand; could be out there, but Darn Tough has been miles ahead of anything else I've tried...

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• #754Feb 4, 2025

  Best water bottle to take everywhere? One that can last very very long?

  This is true, but I also look at warranty as well and consider that factored into the price. I’ve only ever bought two yetis for myself, and I’ve had both fully replaced through warranty at no additional cost. One of them I left on the top of my car twice and drove off before realizing it, and I was able to warranty it for a new one. It also had some other issues like a leaking lid. I’d say the same for Darn tough socks. I’ve owned a few pair, the really thin ones that I was overly rough with, that formed a tear. In both cases, I was able to send them back for a brand new pair with no issues. I initially thought there’s no way I’m paying that much for a pair of socks, but I got a pair of a gift and they are well worth it when you factor in the warranty.

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• #755Feb 4, 2025

  Is it typical for darn toughs to look like this after HALF A DAY OF USE!?

  Multiple things can be true, but considering my sock drawer is only darn tough now, I can say I’m a fan. It’s been nice not having to keep buying all new socks as a yearly thing.

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• #756Feb 3, 2025

  Is it typical for darn toughs to look like this after HALF A DAY OF USE!?

  Or people really like them? Not everything is a conspiracy. I wish I was getting paid to tell people I enjoy my darn tough socks

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• #757Feb 3, 2025

  Is it typical for darn toughs to look like this after HALF A DAY OF USE!?

  Darn tough has a lifetime warranty on them and dickies doesn’t. Put them in a pile and then send em in when they are worn and you get new ones. Also my dickies wore out way sooner than my darn toughs personally.

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• #758Feb 3, 2025

  Is it typical for darn toughs to look like this after HALF A DAY OF USE!?

  You can turn em in for more when they get holes and stuff. Pretty bifl or buy it for long time. I also wore some pairs for 5k miles walking and even though they are worn through in some places still kickin

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• #759Feb 3, 2025

  Is it typical for darn toughs to look like this after HALF A DAY OF USE!?

  Carhartt socks were a huge let down for me. I’ve had both Darn Tough and cheap wool blend socks that have lasted years. Went through two packs worth of Carhartt socks in less than a year

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• #760Feb 3, 2025

  Is it typical for darn toughs to look like this after HALF A DAY OF USE!?

  Cool man, that's you. But no, it's not. I've got 12 darn tuff and a 16 or so smartwool socks in varying models, heights and thicknesses for everything from daily, work, hiking, hunting climbing and skiing. Darn tuff is a good sock. Not as good as smart wool sock in my opinion based on my own use. Both brands having varying wear and aging based on how often they are used but on the whole look in a like newish condition damn near and I have been rotating these socks for 8+ years with 1 pair lost to mistreatment (Smart wool)my own choosing and one warranty replacement in all that time (the Darn Tuff and were replaced even though the holes were created by a new puppy who bit while we were playing and ripped them, even knowing this Darn Tuff still sent me a replacement free of charge and allowed me to keep the old pair) Maybe your socks are damaged, nobody is arguing they aren't but one man's opinion does not the truth make and Darn tuf are good socks.

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• #761Feb 3, 2025

  Is it typical for darn toughs to look like this after HALF A DAY OF USE!?

  Darn Tough is pretty Darn (trademark) good tho, I’ve had mine for years now and they’re still so warm and in great condition. Them replacing them for free if they get holes sweetens the pot a whole lot. Totally worth it and I sell that at my job, so many people come back raving about them.

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• #762Feb 3, 2025

  What’s one item you bought that has lasted for YEARS and was worth every penny?

  I bought some fairly cheap wool socks years ago and they're still perfect. Darn tough (not my brand but excellent) will replace socks for life, so if you're prone to poking holes in the heels or toes of your socks, consider. Expensive, but lifetime socks.

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• #763Feb 3, 2025

  Is it typical for darn toughs to look like this after HALF A DAY OF USE!?

  While I don't really think socks are a true BIFL item and are more of a consumable item I do have Darn Tuff socks that are still in decent shape after ten years of use with no need of repair. I do think they are getting near their end of life soon. But ten years for a pair of socks? I think that is a item worthy of discussion here.

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• #764Feb 3, 2025

  Is it typical for darn toughs to look like this after HALF A DAY OF USE!?

  I just learned this recently, so I'll spread the news. All wool textiles have short & long fibers in them. There's a breaking in period for garments where the short fibers separate & work their way out, causing pilling. This happens naturally & is accelerated through friction. Use a sweater shaver to remove pilling. As you keep wearing them, they'll pill less. I don't believe it goes away completely, though. That's the nature of natural fabrics. Using a lanolin based detergent helps keep the fibers from drying out too much. I like Eucalan. Always air dry, of course. My oldest Darn Toughs are around 6 years old & still kicking.

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• #765Feb 3, 2025

  Is it typical for darn toughs to look like this after HALF A DAY OF USE!?

  yea i have wool lined slippers from llbean. and they have no backs on them its so weird but honestly all my socks do it haha and thats why i got the darn tuff bc i thought my adidas socks were shit but i guess its just me. im hoping that shaver works really at the end of the day i know it shouldn’t matter to me but i hate that pilling look on my socks. i think at this point i need to just accept it. thanks for the advice!

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• #766Feb 3, 2025

  Is it typical for darn toughs to look like this after HALF A DAY OF USE!?

  I’ve been telling people on this sub for awhile now that the standard Darn Tough socks are NOT buy it for life. I’ve had people vehemently disagree with this YET the posts showing that Darn Tough socks are BIFL are PRETTY DAMM HIGH. If you’re buying Darn Tough as a BIFL $20/pair of socks item. I ENCOURAGE/RECOMMEND you buy the CUSHIONED versions. These ones actually last. You shouldn’t have to buy special fucking boots or shoes to wear fucking socks (fwiw).

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• #767Feb 3, 2025

  Is it typical for darn toughs to look like this after HALF A DAY OF USE!?

  Lifetime warranty. You'll be alright.

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• #768Feb 3, 2025

  What’s one product you bought that has lasted forever and was totally worth it?

  Darn tough socks!!!! Mine got chewed by a puppy and haven't run, it's been 5 years. I wear them all the time.

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• #769Feb 3, 2025

  What’s one product you bought that has lasted forever and was totally worth it?

  Darn Tough socks and Red Wing boots. Never underestimate the importance of quality footwear.

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• #770Feb 2, 2025

  What’s one product you bought that has lasted forever and was totally worth it?

  27 year old Leatherman Supertool. I have a couple of pairs of Darn Tuff socks that are 10 years old and still going strong in my rotation.

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• #771Feb 2, 2025

  Darn Tough: Is the price per pair or per sock?

  Enjoy!! They're worth it

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• #772Feb 2, 2025

  Darn Tough: Is the price per pair or per sock?

  25 a pair

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• #773Feb 2, 2025

  These Smartwool socks lasted me less than a month…

  Get darn tough. And wear slippers at home

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• #774Feb 2, 2025

  These Smartwool socks lasted me less than a month…

  Smartwool isnt what it used to be. Buy darn tough if you want quality these days.

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• #775Feb 2, 2025

  These Smartwool socks lasted me less than a month…

  Darntough is better smartwool never holds up

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• #776Feb 2, 2025

  What’s one item you bought that has lasted for YEARS and was worth every penny?

  I cannot choose one. Lipault luggage, Moccamaster coffeemaker, Lodge cast iron everything, Frye boots, Arche shoes, New Balance Sneakers, Duralex water glasses, Snag Tights, Darn Tough socks, Maple Corner cherry Shaker bedframe, Bosch dishwasher. This is fun! love reading all of yours!

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• #777Feb 2, 2025

  These Smartwool socks lasted me less than a month…

  That's why I always go Darn Tough.

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• #778Feb 2, 2025

  These Smartwool socks lasted me less than a month…

  SmartWool socks are not what they used to be.. I've recently switched over to darn tough socks and they seem to last longer.

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• #779Feb 2, 2025

  These Smartwool socks lasted me less than a month…

  I will never not recommend darn tough. They have a lifetime guarantee $25 a pair, but if you get a hole in them even in 10 years you can send them and get a new pair back for free

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• #780Feb 2, 2025

  These Smartwool socks lasted me less than a month…

  Try Darn Tough (standard width) or WideOpen (wide width) socks. Change daily.

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• #781Feb 1, 2025

  These Smartwool socks lasted me less than a month…

  My darn tough socks have done okay on it. Better than others. But they are definitely thinning. 

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• #782Feb 1, 2025

  These Smartwool socks lasted me less than a month…

  This post was brought to you by Darn Tough gang >;^). No but fr I’ve had my Darn Tough socks for years now and they are all in immaculate condition. Just don’t dry them.

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• #783Feb 1, 2025

  These Smartwool socks lasted me less than a month…

  Interesting, I moved somewhere with these types of floors and haven’t had an issue with my Darn Tough socks. I have some lower quality merino wool ones that are trashed but that’s because they just aren’t the best quality in general (although soft and comfortable).

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• #784Feb 1, 2025

  Are Darn Tough socks okay for people with large calves? I have had trouble with smartwool in the past.

  My Minnesota contractor who is allergic to wool swears by Darn Tough’s Coolmax midweight hiking socks (“vegan” fibers). They may work for you in Texas. That lifetime warranty is *chef’s kiss*

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• #785Feb 1, 2025

  These Smartwool socks lasted me less than a month…

  Try out darn tough, they have a lifetime warranty and use pretty high quality wool

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• #786Feb 1, 2025

  These Smartwool socks lasted me less than a month…

  Darn tough has a lifetime warranty. I don't like how tight they are, but an option.

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• #787Feb 1, 2025

  These Smartwool socks lasted me less than a month…

  You prefer smartwool over darn tough because they are softer, which means they fall apart quicker. Been there, done that and now I have a drawer full of darn toughs, some of which have been replaced for free 3x now...

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• #788Feb 1, 2025

  These Smartwool socks lasted me less than a month…

  Smartwool changed a number of their manufacturing processes since being bought by VF corporation, maybe 10 years ago or so. Cost cutting has decreased the quality of both their socks and apparel line. As others have mentioned, Darn Tough is a good choice - my wife wears them. I prefer Farm to Feet and buy them directly from their website. I work as a lineman apprentice and am in my boots 10-16 hours a day. I have found that their ski socks, using different weights depending on the seasons, have been a great choice for me.

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• #789Feb 1, 2025

  These Smartwool socks lasted me less than a month…

  My darn tough full cushions last around 2 years. They get worn around the house like slippers, and at work in my boots. They always wear through on the bottom behind my toes. I had a thinner pair of their dress socks and they gave way by the toes where all thin socks seem to die for me. The ski/boot/long socks seem to be indestructible. I’ve had a pair of those for years and years.

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• #790Feb 1, 2025

  These Smartwool socks lasted me less than a month…

  Darn Tough would replace then for you. Lifetime warranty.

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• #791Feb 1, 2025

  These Smartwool socks lasted me less than a month…

  Smart wool socks aren't the best. Darn tough if you want bifl socks

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• #792Feb 1, 2025

  These Smartwool socks lasted me less than a month…

  Darn Tough socks are guaranteed for life.

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• #793Feb 1, 2025

  These Smartwool socks lasted me less than a month…

  I have a similar experience with Smartwool. And I have way too many pairs from the promos on their website... But it's not worth it. I have Wigwam, Darn Tough, Fox River, Point 6, etc... All are in pretty good shape but I only have problems with Smartwool.

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• #794Feb 1, 2025

  These Smartwool socks lasted me less than a month…

  Absolutely, I work construction and I only wear darn tough, haven’t had a single one go out on me yet.

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• #795Feb 1, 2025

  These Smartwool socks lasted me less than a month…

  I haven’t tried SmartWool but Darn Tough are -awesome- and have a lifetime warranty. They’ll replace them no matter what.

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• #796Feb 1, 2025

  These Smartwool socks lasted me less than a month…

  Stopped buying smartwool years ago. Darn Tough socks are the shit.

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• #797Feb 1, 2025

  These Smartwool socks lasted me less than a month…

  Go darn tough or bombas. Both have a lifetime warranty! I go through bombas socks like it’s my day job so the warranty is necessary! I’ve had one pair of darn tough socks for 6+ years and sometimes I wonder if I’ve ever worn them, they look perfect.

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• #798Feb 1, 2025

  These Smartwool socks lasted me less than a month…

  Smartwool are so cozy, but they don’t last for me either. Darn tough is the only one that lasts for me

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• #799Feb 1, 2025

  These Smartwool socks lasted me less than a month…

  If you have a capital one credit card, they routinely have a 30% rebate on Darn Tough socks fwiw.

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• #800Feb 1, 2025

  These Smartwool socks lasted me less than a month…

  Same group also bought icebreaker but i havent had any issues with their socks ive bought more recently. Ive never had a darn tough or icebreaker sock wear out on me, but i prefer the icebreaker socks. Never had a chance to test durability of smartwool bc the ones i bought fit so weird i didnt want to even wear them

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• #801Feb 1, 2025

  These Smartwool socks lasted me less than a month…

  Smartwool socks are more comfortable day one but don’t last as long as darn rough. Darn tough have to be broken in like a pair of boots. Once broken in they are fantastic and last much longer.

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• #802Feb 1, 2025

  These Smartwool socks lasted me less than a month…

  Amazon mixes inventory when the UPC is the same so it's possible to get a counterfeit ordering from the darn tough store on Amazon. I got counterfeits a couple times and I couldn't tell they were counterfeit aside from them falling apart super quickly. I've been wearing nothing but darn tough for about 10 years, it's pretty obvious when a pair fails after just a few washes.

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• #803Feb 1, 2025

  These Smartwool socks lasted me less than a month…

  See I have great Smartwool socks that have all been purchased in the past year or two. I have darn tough socks (and the Wide Open) ones, and I just find I prefer the smartwool. Maybe I’ve gotten lucky.

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• #804Feb 1, 2025

  These Smartwool socks lasted me less than a month…

  Buy Darn Tough

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• #805Feb 1, 2025

  These Smartwool socks lasted me less than a month…

  Just buy Darn Tough. They’re guaranteed for life.

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• #806Feb 1, 2025

  These Smartwool socks lasted me less than a month…

  Smartwool got taken over by private equity. The quality went to shit after that. Darn Tough is the way to go.

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• #807Feb 1, 2025

  These Smartwool socks lasted me less than a month…

  My favorite quality for socks is darn tough. All the smartwool ones I have bought wore through at the heel within a year for me. I wear injinji, balega, and many other brands but smartwool is the only brand that consistently seems to wear out for me. I am pretty gentle on my shoes and socks. It was to the point that I have quit purchasing smartwool.

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• #808Jan 10, 2025

  Bought some Darn Tough Socks and can never see myself going back

  Maybe but they are awesome. I just happened to have a pair of 10 years old Point 6 socks so I grabbed those. But have some 6 year DTs still in perfect shape. In fact, I am wearing them now. They do not survive dog chewing tho...

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• #809Jan 10, 2025

  Darn tough socks after one wear

  I own like six pairs that i've had for 2 years i've worn a very small hole about 2 inches in the middle towards my toes. Other than that, they've stood up really well and I honestly just need to send those in for replacement. I also haven't created any more holes after i've started to wash them inside out which i'm pretty sure is what it's recommended.I just always forgot

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• #810Jan 10, 2025

  Darn tough socks after one wear

  Yup they do that and then that’s all they do for months. I have worn the same 4 pairs for 8 months and haven’t gotten worse. Also there a lifetime guarantee just send them back and get your money back if that’s enough to bother you.

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• #811Jan 9, 2025

  Negative Darn Tough Experience?

  I stick to their tactical style socks and have had a few pairs for over 8 years now that still hold up well. Maybe that style is more durable and thicker than their ones? I mainly got tactical because of the solid colors.

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• #812Jan 9, 2025

  Negative Darn Tough Experience?

  sounds specific to your use. do your feet run hot / sweat? mine do and socks, particularly wool socks, just don’t last. i’ll still bet DT is going to last longer, not to mention be warrantied, than any other brand. i would reach out to them and describe your issue and hopefully they will invite it as an opportunity to improve their product. worst case you keep getting free replacements.

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• #813Jan 9, 2025

  Negative Darn Tough Experience?

  Personally, yes, it’s overhyped and somewhat overpriced. Particularly their crew socks, in comparison to other brands I’ve tried (e.g., Icebreaker, old Massdrop, Costco, Montbell, SmartWool, etc.) in terms of merino wool variety. That being said, Darn Tough does have a pretty great line for heavier duty work socks, better if found on a sale price. As a trained first responder, I have nothing to complain about it.

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• #814Jan 9, 2025

  Negative Darn Tough Experience?

  That's not really a negative experience, since you can just get another new one again. Darn Tough are really good, but they do also sell so many that some people will have bad luck. Life guarantee makes up for this, just get a replacement again.

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• #815Jan 8, 2025

  Bought some Darn Tough Socks and can never see myself going back

  Awesome socks! I have 6 pair of heavy wieght hunters for the winter, 5 black and 5 white pair of their ankle sport socks. Have returned the hunters after 4 years of "wear" and they replaced them! The wear was from me pulling the socks on and poking holes in the shin area. I will never go with another sock. I have 5 pair of quality cotton ankle socks I wear for yard work and have to replace them every year.

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• #816Jan 8, 2025

  Bought some Darn Tough Socks and can never see myself going back

  I agree! A couple years ago I bought 8 identical pairs of darn tough socks on clearance on their website. There’s zero wear, and I throw them in the dryer. It’s so nice to not have to search for matches anymore since they’re identical.

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• #817Jan 8, 2025

  List your 3 favorite BIFL items and at least 1 regret or fail

  My eastpak backpack, 30y warranty, I've used the warranty once and they repaired it with no issue. My Patagonia shell jacket, simple and solid, I also like the underarm vents. My darn tough socks, have only had them 5-6 years but they are still soft and comfortable.

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• #818Jan 8, 2025

  Looking for wide wool socks

  Take a look at wideopensocks I think it’s the same company that makes darn tough socks

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• #819Jan 8, 2025

  Bought some Darn Tough Socks and can never see myself going back

  Glad you like them. But it's like the 4th or 5th post about these socks I've seen in a couple weeks. Just a tad bit annoying imo, to no fault of your own. I'll check out fleet feet there's one less than 10 miles from me. Thanks.

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• #820Jan 8, 2025

  Bought some Darn Tough Socks and can never see myself going back

  Well these socks are pretty solid, this post is suspicious to me. I also recommend anonymous-ism socks.

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• #821Jan 8, 2025

  Bought some Darn Tough Socks and can never see myself going back

  lol I heard this same saying in the military but was always cheap so never got them since they were so much per pair. Always used to carry an extra pair of boot socks to swap into or wear a skinny layer with foot powder and a thick layer on top to help take care of the feet. I’ve been out a few years now and finally started buying stuff for the quality of the product and this was one of them and I just wish I would’ve started buying these sooner when I was still in. 

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• #822Jan 8, 2025

  Bought some Darn Tough Socks and can never see myself going back

  Yep, I don’t think these socks are for everyone and for every use case in all honesty but I think if everyone did try them they would love them. I got them because I’m on my feet 10 hours a day and walk quite a few miles a day so it made sense to get something I know is going to be good quality and last and more importantly be comfy. 

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• #823Jan 8, 2025

  Bought some Darn Tough Socks and can never see myself going back

  I was also worried about losing them so ended up buying a wash bag, as soon as they come off my feet they go right in there. 

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• #824Jan 8, 2025

  Bought some Darn Tough Socks and can never see myself going back

  Honestly not a ad, just a really happy customer. Never thought I’d care for socks like this and Before this I swore by the Reebok socks at Sam’s club because they’re cheap and I can easily replace them and I scoffed at ever buying expensive socks because I wear through mine in a few months. I ended up getting a military discount making these 14.40 a pair and then knowing I went through 1.5 packs of socks in a 5 month span at work I figured hey why not get something that’s for life instead of dumping money into new socks every few months. This is one of those products I’ve ran across that’s I believe I’ll be buying for life the other being Burt’s bees lip balm.  Also I would highly recommend going to fleet feet for insoles if you have one near you. They do these foot scans and recommend insoles based on your specific footstep/geometry for free.  The insoles I ended up purchasing were actually the same price as if I had bought them online at Amazon or something. Their shoes on the other hand are a bit more expensive and can be found elsewhere for cheaper. 

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• #825Jan 8, 2025

  Bought some Darn Tough Socks and can never see myself going back

  This. I never cared for socks until I started wearing them. Now it’s all I swear by

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• #826Jan 8, 2025

  Bought some Darn Tough Socks and can never see myself going back

  >Many companies in the past have offered similar policies but had to remove them because of this type of practice. This might be true for a product like Doc Martins where people only have one or two pair, but people have lots of socks. DT has different patterns and styles, too. It's a legit business strategy to just keep people using your product, even if that means sending them new ones for free. Incidentally I've never had to exchange a pair of DT socks. I only buy more so I have different ones. Sometimes I lose them.

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• #827Jan 8, 2025

  Bought some Darn Tough Socks and can never see myself going back

  DT has different lines and you kind of need to wear different ones for different environments/shoes. I do however wear my padded hikers in most of my shoes and boots, as well as by themselves inside all the time.

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• #828Jan 8, 2025

  Bought some Darn Tough Socks and can never see myself going back

  Honestly...Darn Tough is just that good. They don't have to ask people to sing their praises. I am not a bot and can't shut up about them, and my friends that wear them are the same. I absolutely love alpaca and think it's objectively a better fiber than merino, but unless Darn Tough starts making alpaca socks I'm not switching.

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• #829Jan 8, 2025

  Bought some Darn Tough Socks and can never see myself going back

  They're quite durable, if nothing else because they're quite thick. I bought their "dress socks" expecting to have more durable replacements for my dress socks (the thin ones, e.g., Pantherella, Bresciani), and I had to struggle to get my feet into my dress shoes lol. They're good for wearing with casual sneakers or running shoes, I guess. Fwiw they've lasted a few years, with some visible wear and tear, but no holes so far.

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• #830Jan 8, 2025

  Bought some Darn Tough Socks and can never see myself going back

  Totally with you 🫡 And btw, real Vermonters don’t get duped by marketing ploys.

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• #831Jan 7, 2025

  Bought some Darn Tough Socks and can never see myself going back

  I’m a real person who has been wearing Darn Tough socks for a few years now (after getting fed up with gold toe socks which would have a hole in the toe in months) One of my Darn Tough socks did rip (I was too aggressive when putting it on with a slightly wet foot) so I’ll have to send it back and take advantage of the warranty.

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• #832Jan 7, 2025

  Bought some Darn Tough Socks and can never see myself going back

  Its not taking advantage, why would you think it is? Check their website. "Unconditionally Guaranteed for Life If our socks aren't the most comfortable, durable, best-fitting socks, we'll replace them."

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• #833Jan 7, 2025

  Bought some Darn Tough Socks and can never see myself going back

  Had a squad leader in the army emphasize the importance of taking care of my feet. One of things he said was darn tough socks, 7 years later and I can definitely say they’re worth it. Best socks I’ve ever owned

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• #834Jan 7, 2025

  Bought some Darn Tough Socks and can never see myself going back

  They have all mine. I did have one with a hole from a hike, but usually I replace mine when the bottoms flatten out after 3-4 years. [https://darntough.com/pages/our-unconditional-lifetime-guarantee](https://darntough.com/pages/our-unconditional-lifetime-guarantee)

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• #835Jan 7, 2025

  Bought some Darn Tough Socks and can never see myself going back

  Not a bot, just love them. I wait until Sportsman Warehouse does their black friday sale to buy them though. They do a buy one get one for $1 deal and I STOCK UP.

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• #836Jan 7, 2025

  Bought some Darn Tough Socks and can never see myself going back

  brand doesn't matter. any of the socks that are at least 50% wool will do. i have some darn tough, some smartwool and they are all great for my job (on my feet up to 16 hours)

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• #837Jan 7, 2025

  Bought some Darn Tough Socks and can never see myself going back

  Same thing happened to me. Saw a post and thought id try a pair out. Im slowing addding to my drawer until its all darn tough. Smart wool is pretty good too. Not sure of their durability but e months in theyre some of my favorite.

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• #838Jan 7, 2025

  What's your most comfortable and durable piece of clothing?

  I will preface this by saying I have hyperhidrosis, abnormal sweat and temperature regulation problems. My clothes need a full wash cycle after every wear. I’ve got some tops from Rapanui that I got in 2016, 1 is an absolute sensory dream and I wear it a lot and it’s still good, the others are too. And no I’m not a bot but I got darn tough socks when I moved to Sweden and needed some proper warmth. I’ve worn them pretty exclusively, my feet are absolutely awful, I don’t drive and I walk everywhere. They’ve covered thousands of km and my 2019 ones will have to be sent back this year which I don’t want to do as I’ve got some great colours!

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• #839Jan 7, 2025

  Bought some Darn Tough Socks and can never see myself going back

  I wore a pair and had a spare for my 2100 mile AT thru hike in 22. With trail runners, they dry fast at camp when they get wet from hiking in rain, keep smell down, and hold up really well. I still have both pair and rotate both pair each week. YMMV 🤷🏻‍♂️

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• #840Jan 7, 2025

  Bought some Darn Tough Socks and can never see myself going back

  I heard you can take them to any DT retailer for the exchange and they will sort it out with the factory for the warranty claim.

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• #841Jan 7, 2025

  Bought some Darn Tough Socks and can never see myself going back

  I love them. Have only bought them for about 10 years so far, and might have to replace my first pair shortly. Big downside, lose a sock, (or leave one in a hotel...) effectively lose £25...

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• #842Jan 7, 2025

  Bought some Darn Tough Socks and can never see myself going back

  I've never had a cheap cotton sock stay soft and comfortable for 3 years of heavy use.

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• #843Jan 7, 2025

  Bought some Darn Tough Socks and can never see myself going back

  RIght? I only have maybe 6-7 pairs and I don't wear anything else. \-Also not a bot.

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• #844Jan 7, 2025

  Bought some Darn Tough Socks and can never see myself going back

  Ehh... they're pretty good, I replaced all my other socks years ago, but they aren't magic. One pair isn't going to last decades but the replacement policy is nice. Meets my needs, don't really have to think about whether I should replace them, works for me. Don't really understand the people that buy 10 pairs at a time though, better to build up over time.

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• #845Jan 7, 2025

  Bought some Darn Tough Socks and can never see myself going back

  I have found they aren't as good as they are hyped up to be, unfortunately. If you are in an office, school, hospital, etc. aka indoors they can be pretty good, but if you are not, they can let you down when you need them. I started out with wool socks wearing hand-me-down wool ragg socks that I have worn inside all kinds of boots, from hiking to work boots, through sand, mud, rivers, mountains, etc. and they are still hanging in there. I imagine I will be able to hand them down to another generation when I get old. Having said that, they are very thick socks and to wear them correctly, you need shoes or boots at least a size larger than you would normally wear, to wear them. Most people who are buying wool socks and praising DT aren't going to be doing that, so they need considerably lighter weight and lighter duty socks. I have never tried Alpaca wool socks. Might have to see if I can find some decent ones somewhere in a cushioned slipper style sock if I can't find regular heavyweight versions.

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• #846Jan 7, 2025

  What's your most comfortable and durable piece of clothing?

  Oh, you're calling ME a bot cause I posted the first comment and it was about Darn Tough socks... I see

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• #847Jan 7, 2025

  Bought some Darn Tough Socks and can never see myself going back

  Incoming conspiracy posts about bots posting. Regardless, for the people in the back who refuse to listen, they are recommended so much because of their lifetime warranty which works about as easily as you could imagine. Side bonus is it rustles your jimmies so much because it bothers you that people like them lol.

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• #848Jan 7, 2025

  Bought some Darn Tough Socks and can never see myself going back

  I like them and have a couple pairs for work. I’m recently also loving American trench and some socks in wools from Mongolia! They’re a consistent part of my rotation for sure.

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• #849Jan 7, 2025

  What's your most comfortable and durable piece of clothing?

  A fresh pair of Darn Toughs is up there

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• #850Jan 7, 2025

  Bought some Darn Tough Socks and can never see myself going back

  Only socks my husband and I wear, I've converted my brother in law as well

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• #851Jan 7, 2025

  Bought some Darn Tough Socks and can never see myself going back

  I’ve been abusing my socks in hot water and hot dryer action for years and don’t notice degradation from it

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• #852Jan 7, 2025

  Bought some Darn Tough Socks and can never see myself going back

  I bought them because of the hype and they’re amazing boot socks. Much better than what I had in the military. Haven’t had issues with them yet so I cannot comment on the return policy or anything. I bought a few as a test because I had. to run around a manufacturing environment for days on end. I purposefully used a pair for three days straight to try that on. Didn’t drink at all by day 3; didn’t feel like I was going to have trench foot or anything like that. So they get my vote. I don’t think any sock is full on BIFL but these are exceptional quality in comparison to any other boot sock I’ve purchased or been issued while deployed. There’s a Costco equivalent that my wife bought that is also good but I havent had occasion to test them yet. I will say I find myself static shocking things more throughout my house because of the material; if I’m wearing them just around. Does make it fun to shock my wife on purpose though.

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• #853Jan 7, 2025

  Bought some Darn Tough Socks and can never see myself going back

  I bought myself and my family a load of Darn Tough socks this xmas. Piled them all in their stocking. I started the switch last year and there’s no looking back.

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• #854Jan 7, 2025

  Bought some Darn Tough Socks and can never see myself going back

  i absolutely love these socks - but not crazy about the color options. Also, can no longer find the very lightweight white ones I love for cycling and golf :(

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• #855Jan 7, 2025

  Bought some Darn Tough Socks and can never see myself going back

  After seeing them talked about on this sub, I used an REI gift card I got for Christmas to buy 4 pairs- I’ve already ordered more! I’m a nurse and they’re great for the 12 hour shifts on my feet. Comfy and no stink!

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• #856Jan 7, 2025

  Bought some Darn Tough Socks and can never see myself going back

  this, not only are they great quality but my feet don't smell and my shoes don't smell.

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• #857Jan 7, 2025

  Bought some Darn Tough Socks and can never see myself going back

  Lifetime warranty too. I have replaced many for free.

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• #858Jan 7, 2025

  Bought some Darn Tough Socks and can never see myself going back

  I really like them. Especially the cushion ones. The non cushion ones are too thin. I’m not sure I would bring myself to use the replacement warranty if they wear out, but so far they’ve held up great for several years.

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• #859Jan 7, 2025

  Bought some Darn Tough Socks and can never see myself going back

  I mean maybe. But I bought about 40 pairs about 5 years ago and love them. Perfect blend of merino wool plus whatever other stretch material they put in there. I wash on warm water with Woolite in heavy duty setting. Super comfy winter and summer. It’s literally all I wear. -Mr Bot. (Just kidding I’m real)

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• #860Jan 7, 2025

  Bought some Darn Tough Socks and can never see myself going back

  Definitely! I threw away everything else

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• #861Jan 7, 2025

  Bought some Darn Tough Socks and can never see myself going back

  I don't really ever hear anybody talk about this, but Marino wool is apparently antibacterial, I'll work a 12 hour shift walking all day and come home and can't smell nothing when I take off my boots it's kind of crazy

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• #862Jan 7, 2025

  Bought some Darn Tough Socks and can never see myself going back

  I’m absolutely convinced Darn Tough uses Reddit heavily for marketing. They are good socks. Alpaca wool shits on merino all day long though.

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• #863Jan 7, 2025

  Bought some Darn Tough Socks and can never see myself going back

  Some of them probably, but also the whole "we will replace them for any reason at any time with no questions asked" thing goes a long way in building loyalty. I like my railroad socks about as much as DT but will only ever switch over fully if the above mentioned policy stops

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• #864Jan 7, 2025

  Bought some Darn Tough Socks and can never see myself going back

  Fair but these get replaced for free with the warranty. Getting 3 years is nice so far, knowing they will last longer plus the warranty makes it worth ut.

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• #865Jan 7, 2025

  Bought some Darn Tough Socks and can never see myself going back

  My oldest pair are 8 years old. The elastic isnt as tight as a new pair, but im no where near wearing through them.

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• #866Jan 7, 2025

  Bought some Darn Tough Socks and can never see myself going back

  Maybe, but also they're just good as fuck. One of only a handful of products that I have zero regrets buying (others being a belt and bag from North Star Leather, and a Waterpik Sonic-Fusion toothbrush).

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• #867Jan 7, 2025

  Bought some Darn Tough Socks and can never see myself going back

  Got my first three pairs a month ago. Awesome socks. Won’t ever buy another brand

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• #868Jan 7, 2025

  Bought some Darn Tough Socks and can never see myself going back

  Incoming conspiracy posts about bots posting. Regardless, for the people in the back who refuse to listen, they are recommended so much because of their lifetime warranty which works about as easily as you could imagine. Side bonus is it rustles your jimmies so much if it bothers you that people like them lol.

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• #869Jan 7, 2025

  Bought some Darn Tough Socks and can never see myself going back

  I bought some Darn Tough socks when I was in the military 16 years ago. Those socks are still great now.

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• #870Jan 7, 2025

  Bought some Darn Tough Socks and can never see myself going back

  I wore out a couple pair and they honored their lifetime warranty without question.

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• #871Jan 7, 2025

  Bought some Darn Tough Socks and can never see myself going back

  Was doing the TMB two years ago and went Darn Tough and now every quarter I always end of buying more Darn Tough to replace all my cotton socks. Have around ten pairs that I circulate and that's me done now for life with socks

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• #872Jan 7, 2025

  Bought some Darn Tough Socks and can never see myself going back

  3 years in. Probably 15-20 pairs and haven’t had to replace one yet. Worth it

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• #873Jan 5, 2025

  A new or lesser known brand you're trying, hoping it becomes BIFL-ish

  This is the winter of wool for me, some new brands and some I already like. Wool sweaters (Aran, Pendleton), wool socks (already darn tough fanboy), felted wool slippers (trying glerups vs Etsy from Nepal), wool hat (Shetland), wool coat (Scandinavian navy surplus).

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• #874Jan 5, 2025

  What are some BIFL brands that are manufactured cradle to grave in the USA?

  Just as good as Point6, DarnTough, and SmartWool. I like their tactical line that doesn’t have the added padding (lumps) on top of sock. They have some older hiker models that also don’t have added padding. When I want a slightly looser sock I where F2F. The others, I mentioned, can be a little tight at times. F2F also changed their warranty to copycat DarnTough’s warranty. They also make ‘Patagonia’ branded merino wool socks. Patagonia brand is highly respected for quality, so F2F must be doing something right.

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• #875Jan 5, 2025

  Is There Still a Warranty on Darn Tough Socks From Discounted Department Stores Such as Marshalls and TJ Maxx?

  Any Darn Toughs are eligible. From their website's warranty claim FAQ: "All you need when filing a warranty claim with us are the socks. We knit our name on all our socks, so we know where they came from, no receipts or proof of purchase required." And  "As long as there's enough of your sock remaining that you can send it back to us and we can tell it was once a Darn Tough sock, we'll cover it. Even if there are more holes than sock left." And "If your socks are inadvertently damaged. As long as we can tell that they were once a pair of Darn Tough socks, our warranty will apply. All claims made in good faith will be considered." https://darntough.com/pages/our-unconditional-lifetime-guarantee

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• #876Jan 5, 2025

  Is There Still a Warranty on Darn Tough Socks From Discounted Department Stores Such as Marshalls and TJ Maxx?

  Yes, as long as they are not factory second quality, which a number of the TJX branded stores do sell. 

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• #877Jan 4, 2025

  Is There Still a Warranty on Darn Tough Socks From Discounted Department Stores Such as Marshalls and TJ Maxx?

  I doubt they're not serialized so buy a set from an authorized retailer and use that receipt to cover everything else.

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• #878Jan 4, 2025

  I've Worn Bombas Socks Exclusively for 8 Years. I Still Highly Recommend Them.

  I have owned around 30 pairs of Bombas - all gifts. In less than a year, 100% of them have holes. I love them when they don't have holes, but the price isn't worth their lifespan, in my opinion. Got some darn tough this year. They feel thick and well-made so hopefully, they last 😁.

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• #879Jan 4, 2025

  BIFL 2024 Winter Gear Request thread!

  second this, they are the best socks I've ever owned. Blow darn tough, and some other wool sock brands out of the water.

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• #880Jan 3, 2025

  Unpopular Opinion: "BIFL" as an excuse for overspending

  For the Blockbuster example, that would have been an even better deal, since you will actually want to rent movies on a regular basis, as opposed to buying socks. You mentioned the obscene amount of money, but that doesn't apply here because Darn Tough socks are expensive, but not obscenely. What I mean by that is, they would be expensive anyway without the warranty because of the quality. How much of the price is because of the warranty? The last $5? $10? So it's not exactly a thousand-dollar gamble here. It's a small enough amount that if I only replace each pair *once* I will have gotten a good deal. But yes, if they go out of business in the next 5-10 years, that would suck. For the knife example, sounds like the comparison here would be if they didn't make the exact pattern of sock I bought the first time around, and they sent the closest thing. I'd be ok with that. That does suck for your knife block, but it sounds like you're still getting free knives for life.

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• #881Jan 3, 2025

  Looking for wide wool socks

  I’ve had luck sizing up the sock. Darn tough sizing is L=10 to 12. I wear size 12 normally, but I buy the XL socks which are 12.5-14.5. Also, wool can shrink a bit in the wash.

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• #882Jan 2, 2025

  Legit Stressless and It's Mine!

  Nice find. I can't imagine anything more relaxing that putting on my Darn Tough® socks and kicking my feet up in this chair.

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• #883Jan 2, 2025

  Unpopular Opinion: "BIFL" as an excuse for overspending

  You've found Darn Tough socks \*mediocre\*? I'm so confused. What's mediocre about them?

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• #884Jan 1, 2025

  Bombas is NOT BIFL to me

  I legit don’t know what you all are doing to your socks. I have bombas socks that I’ve had for going on three years now and I’ve not damaged a single pair. I don’t like them, I prefer my darn tough socks, but still, wtf are you all doing to these socks???? The only thing I’ve done is lose socks.

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• #885Jan 1, 2025

  Unpopular Opinion: "BIFL" as an excuse for overspending

  Smart Wool made my feet so much sweatier than Darn Toughs of the same thickness! I think socks are just one of those things where everyone has different needs so there's no true perfect choice. 

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• #886Jan 1, 2025

  [Sizing Question] For men size 12, which size do you get from Darn Tough socks? L or XL?

  I’ve been happy with L. One pair was XL - I think the tactical sock? I basically reordered all the socks in L and did side by side comparison.

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• #887Jan 1, 2025

  Unpopular Opinion: "BIFL" as an excuse for overspending

  Personally, I like them but how will you know I’m legit? My dad likes them too. His feet are callused and his toe nails are all sharp and jagged. His feet have ripped holes in countless bedsheets. He has yet to develop a hole in his darn tough socks. Unfortunately, that’s all anecdotal and you have zero reasons to believe me. I do wish they had more understated patterns though. Especially in their lifestyle socks. Like I just want durable, thin socks in some boring stripes or maybe even just white with grey toes and heels. More fair isle options would be neat too. Maybe a plain mustard yellow with light pink heels and toes. Idk what that nonsense about needing proof of purchase is though. I mean yeah amazon dupes are out of control but I have ten year old Darn Toughs and there is no way I’m getting proof of purchase for those if they ever die.

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• #888Jan 1, 2025

  Unpopular Opinion: "BIFL" as an excuse for overspending

  I only wear darn tough now. They LAST. I put holes in all my other socks previously within a few months. I have bony feet and walk/run a lot. Darn tough lasts YEARS. And they replace what doesn’t last. I have no complaints and will never buy anything else. My husband has also converted.

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• #889Jan 1, 2025

  What are some BIFL brands that are manufactured cradle to grave in the USA?

  I’ll vouch for their socks. Love the breathability of the merino wool, compared to most of the Darn Tough pairs where my feet sweat a bit more.

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• #890Jan 1, 2025

  Unpopular Opinion: "BIFL" as an excuse for overspending

  Honestly, my Darn Tough socks were definitely worth it, even if I just threw them away. They are expensive, but 3 years as a commercial tradesman and going on 2 years afterward, everyday wear and they still are good. And... The best part is, they are black socks, so they don't go out of style.

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• #891Dec 6, 2015

  Camping suggestions?

  I'm not sure how much camping stuff is truly Buy It For Life, because even with love and care of your equipment there is wear and tear that will break down the materials over time. For clothing, you could shop at a store that has a lifetime warranty on their products, such as LL Bean or Patagonia. You'll see a lot of info here on BIFL about Darn Tough socks. Try a military surplus store to check out their packs and camping sections. They often sell very heavy duty equipment. What temperatures do you plan to camp? How many people will be sleeping in the tent?

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• #892Dec 3, 2015

  I may have a bit of an obsession. And I cant even find my dark green full cushion boot hikers!

  Man I wish I'd discovered decent quality wool socks sooner. Someone gave me a nice pair from a department store or something a couple years ago for my birthday, after I started working outdoors, in size 12, when I had been in the habit of buying big and tall cotton socks or super cheap wool blend socks. I almost returned them but when I tried them it changed my life. I'd been doing socks wrong all along. And as a dad, the very best thing about wearing them every day is if my kids drip water around the house (from rain, or the pool, or baths, or whatever) and I step in a puddle with no shoes on, it hardly even bothers me, while with cotton socks I'd often go through three pairs a day. It doesn't take much of a puddle to soak a cotton sock. Or if I am outside using the garden hose on something. I mean I was okay with living with the mild discomfort, sometimes I'd go hours with wet socks and come out with pruny feet, and it was no big deal. But when I discovered there was an alternative I started looking for some good affordable options. I'm actually on my first pair of Darn Tough. Being a busy family we are not 100% perfect on laundry care, so I want to see how they put up with occasionally getting tossed in with the jeans. Even though I literally went to each family member individually and explained how much I love the socks and want them to last and so would you please sort them out.

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• #893Dec 3, 2015

  I may have a bit of an obsession. And I cant even find my dark green full cushion boot hikers!

  I've had 2 pairs of SW socks wear holes in the heal. Stopping buying them and switched to DarnToughs. No issues and super comfortable.

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• #894Dec 3, 2015

  I may have a bit of an obsession. And I cant even find my dark green full cushion boot hikers!

  I said similar, not same. You will find people on this sub whose personal experience is that SW is better, same with DT. Although I have noticed a trend of comments stating that SW quality has declined this past year or so, perhaps those people I mentioned previously are using older, better models. I personally have only one pair of SW socks. They are a few years old and I've had no issue with them. However they do fit looser than my DT hikers and they were the same price without the warranty.

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• #895Dec 3, 2015

  I may have a bit of an obsession. And I cant even find my dark green full cushion boot hikers!

  For me the main draw was the lifetime guarantee. There are some pairs of Darn Toughs that I've had over two years now, but I honestly couldn't tell you which ones compared to the ones that I had gotten 6 months ago. They wear so well. They are really soft and comfortable (which I was not expecting). I bought my first pair for 50% off at REI for a backpacking trip and was so impressed I decided to just start accumulating them and phase out all of the Nike and Adidas socks I was buying every freaking year. I would buy myself a couple of pairs on sales throughout the year and always ask for a pair at Christmas and birthdays. I have a dozen pairs now of different styles.

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• #896Dec 3, 2015

  I may have a bit of an obsession. And I cant even find my dark green full cushion boot hikers!

  I can give you my experience- I'm a really sweaty guy (in shape/athlete, but just tend to sweat). In very breathable shoes, cotton socks are fine, but in boots or any semi-substantial leather shoes, cotton socks will get damp and stinky pretty quickly (along with my shoes- which sucks to get that smell out). Wool socks, on the other hand, wick that sweat away and *regulate temperature* so well that I never have a problem. Seriously, wool is not just a winter sweater material- it has a ton of crazy properties to it that make it amazing for all sorts of clothing items year-round. Some of the thicker brands/varieties of wool socks (smart wool, darn tough) can be a bit too much in the hotter months (feet still stay dry, but they get a bit too hot), but Ibex's are great all year round. And yes, this sounds like an ad, but I'm just really enthusiastic about wool :p

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• #897Dec 3, 2015

  I may have a bit of an obsession. And I cant even find my dark green full cushion boot hikers!

  My wool sock brand of choice is Ibex- theirs tend to be a bit lighter weight- great for winter as well as summer- my smart wools and darn toughs tend to only get wear in the winter.

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• #898Dec 3, 2015

  I may have a bit of an obsession. And I cant even find my dark green full cushion boot hikers!

  i only found out about DT last fall and bought my first pair online to try them. Previously i had worn Dickies or Hanes work type socks for work. As a mechanic, im on my feet most of the day and at the end of a shift when changing, id take my cotton type socks off and they'd be damp & stinky (i shower at least once a day). i've worked many 16 hour shifts wear the DT's and in all honesty not a hint of stink afterwards and only the SLIGHTEST dampness noticed on the hottest summer days. on cooler days, they are dry. I wash all my socks weekly, but there have been a few instances where i was in a rush to leave for work and grabbed a pair previously worn and they felt totally fine and performed just as well the 2nd time around. I'll never buy another sock brand again, unless some space age shit comes out.

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• #899Dec 3, 2015

  I may have a bit of an obsession. And I cant even find my dark green full cushion boot hikers!

  wool socks are comfortable, absorb sweat very well, helps ur feet stay less stinky (because of the sweat absorption) and have the perk of not needing to be washed as much if you just wear them casually. Also warmth, it feels like a warm hug on your feet. darn tough is just a popular, tried-and-true brand of wool socks

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• #900Dec 3, 2015

  I may have a bit of an obsession. And I cant even find my dark green full cushion boot hikers!

  I love me some Darn Tough. I've thrown out ever pair of casual socks and started over with Darn Tough. Now I own two types of socks: Heavy wool socks for winter and Darn Tough quarter cushion socks.

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• #901Dec 3, 2015

  I may have a bit of an obsession. And I cant even find my dark green full cushion boot hikers!

  I've officially said goodbye to all other socks, took a couple of years to slowly accumulate enough Darn Toughs.

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• #902Dec 3, 2015

  I may have a bit of an obsession. And I cant even find my dark green full cushion boot hikers!

  What's with DarnTough socks being too narrow in the middle of the foot. My feet aren't even that wide. Just a regular men's size 12 shoe. These socks are very uncomfortable and will truly last me forever since I only wear them seasonally and my REI brand socks are dirty.

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• #903Feb 9, 2015

  [BIFL Request] Replacement for Gold Toe cotton quarter athletic socks

  I have good luck with sams club socks, I hear costco sells decent ones at a decent price also. I mean they aren't BIFL, but certainly better than BIFafewmonths quality. They are pretty thick and provide decent cusion. I'm sure if you bought $20 a pair darn tough socks or something they would last longer, but that's a bit much for daily wear.

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