https://darntough.mom/blogs/the-alternate-stitch 2026-06-09T15:59:31-04:00 weekly https://darntough.mom/blogs/the-alternate-stitch/northfield-pigman 2024-10-15T09:33:50-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1354/8177/articles/19_DarnTough_Pigman_Digital.jpg?v=1639514446 Northfield Pigman Lives The Northfield Pigman looming out from behind a tree https://darntough.mom/blogs/the-alternate-stitch/4vtfb 2026-03-16T15:50:00-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1354/8177/articles/04292020_4VTFB-14-copy-2500x1585-826b8278-caa1-41a3-a848-4cf9bd936aba_9afc3208-7a0f-4194-a752-35da5c6fb78b.jpg?v=1773690600 4VTFB: A Sock Knit to Benefit The Vermont Foodbank A Darn Tough employee in the mill holding the Vermont foodbank sock https://darntough.mom/blogs/the-alternate-stitch/socks-with-sandals 2026-03-20T15:26:58-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1354/8177/articles/Zoom-Background_Vol-5-aRt-01_2b59ccf0-2557-47d7-9b31-6d9480b0ff39.jpg?v=1774034818 Socks with Sandals & Other Controversial Sock Pairings Sketch of guy wearing socks with sandal flip flops - that guy https://darntough.mom/blogs/the-alternate-stitch/breathable-socks-year-round 2025-09-09T09:43:05-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1354/8177/articles/21FW_DarnTough_Hike_Jussi_JoshuaTree_35-4000x2667-0053652a-ed90-49a4-a303-0917d0e8b494_138a9577-437e-4654-aeac-7b99be299e4e.jpg?v=1757425385 Warm in Winter, Cool in Summer. Breathable Socks All Year Round. A man hiking in hot weather wearing breathable merino wool socks https://darntough.mom/blogs/the-alternate-stitch/how-to-wash-merino-wool-socks 2026-03-20T10:25:22-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1354/8177/articles/02102020_Nantanna_Cirilli-17-4000x2667-5d2f9512-647f-4ff9-8a37-bb2e83d43b84_eacb62c9-a7cc-4541-967c-67ea25d50ec7.jpg?v=1774016722 How to Wash Merino Wool Socks a washing machine full of merino wool socks https://darntough.mom/blogs/the-alternate-stitch/cotton-socks-kill 2025-05-13T10:12:13-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1354/8177/articles/SS18_HIke-Vermont-1-4000x2667-b2535b56-ed07-4ffa-ac4a-7005d7dde321_15b03dd9-9688-48da-936a-ff29eedc454f.jpg?v=1747145533 Why You Shouldn't Wear Cotton Socks Woman wearing darn tough hiking socks made with merino wool, not cotton https://darntough.mom/blogs/the-alternate-stitch/how-to-choose-socks 2026-03-20T09:57:39-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1354/8177/articles/DarnTough_RickerPond_Product_CirilliPhoto-274-4000x2667-1cd24d9a-ce10-4103-8f65-05981fbebfc1_e1de2866-2e13-4f61-a7b4-5a84e7d91293.jpg?v=1774015059 How to Choose the Right Socks Hiker wondering how to choose socks for hiking with his boots next to him https://darntough.mom/blogs/the-alternate-stitch/sock-cushioning-debate 2026-05-08T09:30:05-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1354/8177/articles/two-runners-dirt-road_1b5fb407-679a-4e57-82e6-9d709082a0a6.jpg?v=1778246171 To Cushion or Not Too Cushioned: A Sock Cushioning Debate Two runners standing on a dirt road wearing micro crew running socks. https://darntough.mom/blogs/the-alternate-stitch/how-to-find-lost-socks 2025-05-28T09:55:02-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1354/8177/articles/00-21SS-Blog-LostInLaundry-Header_4dbb492f-7ef6-4fd2-81b9-03968b7696f3.jpg?v=1748440502 5 Places Your Socks Are Hiding: How to Find Your Lost Socks How to find lost socks, including these socks in the laundry https://darntough.mom/blogs/the-alternate-stitch/who-makes-darn-tough-socks 2026-03-20T16:38:54-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1354/8177/articles/DarnTough_Mill_May19_Cirilli-107-4000x2667-7d490a40-9430-462f-9a36-582f6c80c82e.jpg?v=1774039134 Who Makes Darn Tough Socks? The people who make darn tough socks at the mill https://darntough.mom/blogs/the-alternate-stitch/merino-wool-socks-5-reasons 2025-10-07T09:48:20-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1354/8177/articles/Ansel_Adams_2018_jussioksanen-00064-4000x2672-2ff83c51-b4c7-4c31-9922-fa7f2c646dff.jpg?v=1759844900 5-ish Reasons You Need Our Merino Wool Socks in Your Life Person wearing merino wool socks, the best material for socks you should choose https://darntough.mom/blogs/the-alternate-stitch/ben-long-trail-fkt 2024-03-06T13:16:19-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1354/8177/articles/072021_Ben-Long-Trail-30-4000x2530-7dae6e05-cabc-485e-9427-07556c27b8d9.jpg?v=1639511370 Fastest Known Time, or Feel, Know, Trust? The Long Trail FKT Ben making a funny face while attempting to set a new fastest known time on the Vermont Long Trail https://darntough.mom/blogs/the-alternate-stitch/quality-furthest-thing-from-boring 2024-12-03T16:33:04-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1354/8177/articles/21FW-DarnTough-BrandedContent-CirilliPhoto-111-3000x2000-db67ea4a-2b65-4501-96df-d3bf349b5290-2.jpg?v=1639506239 Quality: The Furthest Thing from Boring Quality worker checking that socks are meeting specifications https://darntough.mom/blogs/the-alternate-stitch/names-you-trust-socks-that-work 2026-03-20T11:27:17-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1354/8177/articles/21-DTV-Work-Action-Waterbury-Action-Cirilli-20-4000x2667-c1d53222-1895-4ad6-96ee-985dd9aec64d_cccc2a0a-f52d-4673-b2f6-56ea8c902fe4.jpg?v=1774020437 With Names You Can Trust, These Socks Go to Work Worker in factory doing some welding and sending sparks flying https://darntough.mom/blogs/the-alternate-stitch/should-you-sleep-in-socks 2026-03-20T15:05:56-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1354/8177/articles/SS21-Lifestyle-CaitBourgault-Home-20_a45c4ee5-c64e-4765-8f37-99a1b1eb7cff.jpg?v=1774033556 You (Didn’t) Ask, We Answer: Should You Sleep with Socks On? Feet sticking out from under the blankets showing person wearing socks to sleep https://darntough.mom/blogs/the-alternate-stitch/neighbors-helping-neighbors-vermont-foodbank 2023-09-28T15:24:49-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1354/8177/articles/20190910_vfGeneralShots-4.jpg?v=1639505610 Neighbors Helping Neighbors: The Story of Vermont Foodbank’s Partnership with Darn Tough Vermont Foodbank people picking vegetables in a field https://darntough.mom/blogs/the-alternate-stitch/how-to-choose-socks-for-work 2026-04-06T13:01:42-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1354/8177/articles/sitting-steps-putting-socks-on.jpg?v=1775494902 How to Choose the Right Socks for Work Person sitting down on steps bending over to pull up thier work socks with boots resting beside them. https://darntough.mom/blogs/the-alternate-stitch/family-owned-family-run-three-generations 2025-02-03T11:04:24-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1354/8177/articles/Palic_Family_6de8987b-e0b7-46d5-9cda-e07bd22d1ec6.jpg?v=1738598664 Family Owned. 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Three Generations of Darn Tough Denis, Adnan, and Abdija standing together, three generations of family and Darn Tough https://darntough.mom/blogs/the-alternate-stitch/5-ish-merino-wool-myths-debunked 2025-12-16T09:39:00-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1354/8177/articles/21FW-DarnTough-BrandedContent-CirilliPhoto-92-2-2_5e9a36a3-1f87-436a-a745-08c2e279211f.jpg?v=1765895940 5-ish Merino Wool Myths, Debunked A pile of merino wool fibers, which are super soft, not itchy despite the myth https://darntough.mom/blogs/the-alternate-stitch/boot-socks-time 2026-03-19T15:02:19-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1354/8177/articles/FW21-Hike-PhotoCait-Burke-79_c7dbe583-8bc9-4dc3-855c-3c558ef91615.jpg?v=1773946939 The Time of Boots & Boot Socks Hikers out in fall weather wearing merino wool boot socks by a fireplace https://darntough.mom/blogs/the-alternate-stitch/northwoods-whitetail-hunting-merino-wool-king 2023-09-28T10:14:48-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1354/8177/articles/DT-11_17332abf-6682-40f2-8d6d-b266996c74fd.jpg?v=1639505712 Merino Wool Is Still King: Northwoods Whitetails Hunting Kits Northwoods Whitetail hunter walking through deep snow wearing merino wool socks and clothes https://darntough.mom/blogs/the-alternate-stitch/wild-warranty-tales 2024-06-11T14:57:35-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1354/8177/articles/02102020_Nantanna_Cirilli-115.jpg?v=1639069392 Starfish vs Seagull: And Other Wild Warranty Tales A sock with a hole that we covered under the darn tough lifetime warranty https://darntough.mom/blogs/the-alternate-stitch/intro-snowboarder-jake-blauvelt 2026-03-20T10:35:38-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1354/8177/articles/21FW_DarnTough_Snow_Cirilli_Bolton_Blauvelt_11-3000x2000-ee5fa27a-75a7-4672-99d8-1d4ee3d7718c.jpg?v=1774017338 Hometown Hero: Q&A with Professional Snowboarder Jake Blauvelt Jake Blauvelt, professional snowboarder, standing in the snow holding his snowboard https://darntough.mom/blogs/the-alternate-stitch/history-of-merino-wool 2026-03-19T16:00:11-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1354/8177/articles/History_of_Merino_Wool_d7cd65b0-93a5-42b2-81fd-9c7928979d28.jpg?v=1773950411 The History of Merino Wool, From Flock to Sock Man running past some merino wool sheep while wearing merino wool socks, all part of the history https://darntough.mom/blogs/the-alternate-stitch/gift-idea-impossible-person 2026-03-19T15:54:29-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1354/8177/articles/FW21-Holiday-Subhero-1200x800-BestSellers_2b95fe37-2049-4d68-897f-291b48e6338e.jpg?v=1773950069 Socks, the Best Gift for That Person Who's Impossible to Shop for Darn tough socks with bears on them next to Christmas presents, because socks are a great gift https://darntough.mom/blogs/the-alternate-stitch/million-meals-vermont-foodbank 2026-03-20T11:19:22-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1354/8177/articles/Screen_Shot_2021-12-09_at_10.35.20_AM_1163c55e-ea59-4c91-bdf3-37c1d1ea8cba.jpg?v=1774019962 A Million Meals, A Million Thanks Vermont Foodbank employees jumping for joy that Darn Tough reached a million donated meals https://darntough.mom/blogs/the-alternate-stitch/sock-resolutions-new-year 2024-12-27T09:14:37-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1354/8177/articles/21FW_DarnTough_Snow_Cirilli_Bolton_Secondary_14-3000x2000-89824ea6-2157-49b4-a29e-7fe9d27c3fb8-3.jpg?v=1640284889 7 for 2025: Sock-Centric Resolutions for the New Year Woman on back porch pulling on boots over snow socks, getting ready for the new year https://darntough.mom/blogs/the-alternate-stitch/female-hunter-jamie-dragon 2024-03-06T13:15:29-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1354/8177/articles/24FW_DTV_Hunt_Williamstown_Cirilli_6341-3000x2001-f7a56fd7-c32a-4ce8-8cc2-3bd6ef0111dc-3.jpg?v=1692821154 Native Vermonter, Maple Syrup Enthusiast, Female Hunter: Jamie Dragon female hunter Jamie Dragon dressed in camo and carrying a hunting bow https://darntough.mom/blogs/the-alternate-stitch/banished-stinky-snowboard-boots 2026-03-16T16:21:25-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1354/8177/articles/21FW_DarnTough_Snow_Cirilli_Bolton_Primary_11-3000x2000-c6617075-ac5b-4dc7-9319-831e3cbcaa2f-2_e8ec03a1-07a3-495c-af40-a90d60bc0576.jpg?v=1773692485 Banished No More: Ending My Era of Stinky Snowboard Boots Snowboarder pulling off his snowboard boots, showing his darn tough anti-odor snowboard socks https://darntough.mom/blogs/the-alternate-stitch/valentines-day-solemate 2026-03-20T16:09:54-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1354/8177/articles/SS26-FindYourValentinesDaySoleMate-LeadImageUpdate-1200x1200_abcd8680-ebad-4b2e-8e74-54a8d5dbb9c9.jpg?v=1774037394 Find Your Valentine's Day Sole-Mate A couple seated by flowers wearing Darn Tough coordinated socks in brown and white https://darntough.mom/blogs/the-alternate-stitch/bear-town-love 2026-03-16T16:23:22-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1354/8177/articles/FW21-Hike-PhotoCait-Burke-63_1_-2_364be706-9626-4594-ac85-4568e264bc2e.jpg?v=1773692602 To Bear Town, With Love, From You Feet wearing the fun bear town socks with bears on them in purple and green https://darntough.mom/blogs/the-alternate-stitch/smelly-sock-solutions-merino-wool 2026-03-20T15:06:42-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1354/8177/articles/22SS-DTV-Hike-Jussi-20-3000x2000-2904c450-d6b9-4fe4-96fd-b8b1029e9b55-2_349be9aa-e6a5-453f-b8ee-0e608e0249cc.jpg?v=1774033602 Smelly Sock Solutions: Merino Wool Is the Answer Hiker about to pull off his shoes, cause his socks aren't smelly https://darntough.mom/blogs/the-alternate-stitch/winning-outdoor-permit-lottery 2026-03-23T10:24:00-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1354/8177/articles/DSC_0303-3_bad2e9e6-2d4d-499c-89a8-f0adcd38f379.jpg?v=1774275840 Winning the Lottery: Tips for Snagging Park Permits https://darntough.mom/blogs/the-alternate-stitch/how-to-organize-sock-drawer-fold-socks 2026-03-20T10:16:55-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1354/8177/articles/02102020_Nantanna_Cirilli-21-3000x2000-e881d47d-91ed-4061-ba0a-b620f2c1a924_c11d8fd0-ca77-4462-8d85-2a49a69a2e2b.jpg?v=1774016215 How to Organize Your Sock Drawer: 5 Sock Folds, Rated https://darntough.mom/blogs/the-alternate-stitch/second-opinions-number-2-hiking-sock 2026-03-20T15:03:32-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1354/8177/articles/07062019_Number-2-1-3000x2000-022719c0-c815-442f-bd9a-46785e223df9-2_505c8a1d-ae25-4846-8278-0d6bb75b502f.jpg?v=1774033412 Second Opinions Regarding Our Number 2 Sock A hiker crouched on a rock wearing the Number 2 Hiking Sock with a rocket outhouse on it https://darntough.mom/blogs/the-alternate-stitch/sock-heights-complete-guide 2026-03-31T14:56:11-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1354/8177/articles/WMS-Hiker-Composite_Crop_1_-3.jpg?v=1774983371 Our Sock Heights: A Complete-ish Guide Three pairs of feet wearing different sock heights https://darntough.mom/blogs/the-alternate-stitch/how-to-choose-hiking-socks 2026-05-07T11:03:04-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1354/8177/articles/22SS-DTV-Hike-Jussi-11-3000x2000-5c0805a2-7af6-4e8a-ab23-0dad9e04f7ba_47b42599-c034-41cc-9085-a6aea6230e21.jpg?v=1778166184 How to Choose the Right Hiking Socks Two hikers heading up the trail wearing darn tough hiking socks https://darntough.mom/blogs/the-alternate-stitch/what-is-lifestyle-sock 2026-03-20T16:21:58-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1354/8177/articles/21FW_DarnTough_Lifestyle_Zorah_Ashville_35-3000x2000-250f5faf-ed0e-4407-bbe0-d41d3c40c906_f34b5923-d4e9-4f89-b01e-a588be847904.jpg?v=1774038118 What on Earth Is a "Lifestyle" Sock? A pair of feet wearing darn tough lifestyle socks and canvas sneakers https://darntough.mom/blogs/the-alternate-stitch/folktale-behind-animal-socks 2026-03-19T15:44:30-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1354/8177/articles/SS22-Blog-AnimalMyths-MainImage-2000x2000_04a028e8-a114-490e-91e1-27e1f1aead5f.jpg?v=1773949470 A Darn Tough Menagerie: The Folktale Behind Our Animal Socks An adorable animal sock with a backpacking hedgehog next to some other hiking socks https://darntough.mom/blogs/the-alternate-stitch/40-days-one-pair-socks 2026-03-16T16:22:41-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1354/8177/articles/40_Days_in_Socks-3_38aff6a3-3f6f-41c2-9d9f-a7db872a5210.jpg?v=1773692561 40 Days, One Pair of Socks A pair of feet wearing Mountaineering socks after 40 days with no washing https://darntough.mom/blogs/the-alternate-stitch/limited-waste-overstock-socks 2025-12-16T09:44:25-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1354/8177/articles/RLP_5281-2000x1333-e89d18c9-21a1-4135-bdb3-4a8d601b015b-2_520x500_574ea16c-959e-48a1-9fe8-f7348b4f2e3a.jpg?v=1765896265 Limited Edition by Limiting Waste: The Overstock Project An employee at the Mill checking an overstock sock knit in bright orange https://darntough.mom/blogs/the-alternate-stitch/my-favorite-mountain-bike-socks 2026-03-20T11:23:30-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1354/8177/articles/22SS_DTV_Athletic_MTB_Jussi_3883-2_e31b9852-9448-4fa6-8ca9-134b88b13f37.jpg?v=1774020210 How I Found the Right Mountain Bike Socks Mountain biker seated on rock wearing Element crew mountain bike socks https://darntough.mom/blogs/the-alternate-stitch/vermont-glove-socks-for-your-hands 2024-12-06T14:51:02-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1354/8177/articles/VTG-DTV-22_04_07-7-2.jpg?v=1650570923 Gloves: Socks for Your Hands (Still Made in Vermont). A glove-clad hand shaking hands with a sock-clad hand https://darntough.mom/blogs/the-alternate-stitch/space-dye-socks 2024-12-26T15:57:13-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1354/8177/articles/Space_Dye_Socks_for_National_Space_Day.jpg?v=1650642121 Space Dye Socks Are Here to Send Your Style into Orbit Four Darn Tough socks looking out of this world in gray space dye. Plus some planets https://darntough.mom/blogs/the-alternate-stitch/q-a-mirna-valerio 2026-03-20T14:52:57-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1354/8177/articles/SS21_Run_7241-2000x1333-3690a550-d29f-4646-8cf2-35dbeb83c39e-3_e2549716-4983-4215-900f-7441bac95ee8.jpg?v=1774032777 The Mirnavator Comes to Vermont: Q&A with Ultra Runner Mirna Valerio Mirna Valeria wearing darn tough socks and smiling from the trail https://darntough.mom/blogs/the-alternate-stitch/blister-prevention-101 2024-10-01T10:05:30-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1354/8177/articles/22SS-DTV-Hike-Jussi-3-3000x2000-55072bac-e56a-4837-a281-62a61d48427d-2.jpg?v=1651090831 Blister Prevention 101: Putting Out Those Hot Spots Hiker seated with boot off, checking his foot to prevent blisters https://darntough.mom/blogs/the-alternate-stitch/cdtc-darn-tough-partnership 2026-03-19T15:08:20-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1354/8177/articles/21FW_DarnTough_Hike_Jussi_JoshuaTree_28-2000x1333-7af14ea7-4e7b-42d9-9ee5-c0f75f1bed3f-2_b18ae447-99d5-47b9-b305-ef63553dd7a4.jpg?v=1773947300 A Collaboration in Creativity & Conservation: The CDTC & Darn Tough Partnership Hiker wearing the CDT socks that support the Continental Divide Trail Coalition https://darntough.mom/blogs/the-alternate-stitch/no-show-socks-why-should-wear 2026-04-01T09:48:42-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1354/8177/articles/low-shoes-no-show-socks_4df030fd-ed83-48a2-bc03-02298776e3b7.jpg?v=1775051322 Why You Should Be Wearing No Show Socks Person putting on slip on shoes over Garden Party no show socks. https://darntough.mom/blogs/the-alternate-stitch/knit-to-give 2026-03-20T10:36:52-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1354/8177/articles/SS22-SocksThatGive-Announcement-BlogPost-1200x1200_aef6ed33-734a-4e82-a4d1-4984f68a5663.jpg?v=1774017412 Unconditional Giving: Introducing Knit to Give Darn Tough's first Knit to Give sock, the Barnyard, a blue lifestyle sock with farm animal designs https://darntough.mom/blogs/the-alternate-stitch/broken-arrow-skyrace 2023-09-28T15:10:45-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1354/8177/articles/PC_ringing_das_bell_is_howiesternphoto-3.jpg?v=1655226850 Ring Das Bell: Running the Broken Arrow Skyrace Andy Wacker ringing the cow bell at Broken Arrow Skyrace's finish line https://darntough.mom/blogs/the-alternate-stitch/how-to-darn-socks 2024-11-19T15:36:07-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1354/8177/articles/06152022_Blog-Darn0008_1-2.jpg?v=1679060492 How to Darn Socks, Sweaters, & More A knit sweater with several holes getting darned https://darntough.mom/blogs/the-alternate-stitch/hand-in-glove-vermont 2024-05-21T14:13:26-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1354/8177/articles/DarnTough_VTGlove_CirilliPhoto8964-3.jpg?v=1656084136 Hand in Glove: A Century of Textile Manufacturing Right in Vermont A 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A skier on a mountain putting on their boots over merino wool ski socks https://darntough.mom/blogs/the-alternate-stitch/thin-or-thick-ski-socks 2026-03-20T15:56:04-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1354/8177/articles/person-wearing-thick-ski-socks-square_d9b7c8f7-b485-4ce1-adb0-356266481950.jpg?v=1774036564 The Thick (and Thin) of Buying Ski Socks  A skier seated on tailgate putting boots on, wearing thick ski socks with cushion https://darntough.mom/blogs/the-alternate-stitch/how-long-should-socks-last-video 2024-11-21T09:30:03-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1354/8177/articles/how-long-should-socks-last-darn-tough-warranty.jpg?v=1732031232 How Long Should Socks Last? 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Video A magnifying glass looking over a sock size chart to find the right fit. https://darntough.mom/blogs/the-alternate-stitch/thru-hiking-gear-list-video 2024-12-05T09:30:03-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1354/8177/articles/ryan-explaining-what-to-pack-for-a-thru-hike.jpg?v=1732040507 Thru Hiking Gear List Video A thru hiker standing in the Darn Tough Mill with all his thru hiking gear laid out around him https://darntough.mom/blogs/the-alternate-stitch/customer-service-you-can-count-on 2025-08-15T11:25:31-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1354/8177/articles/CSR1-Thumbnail_37ddc650-ce37-4f66-b93f-da9fc65463ff.jpg?v=1755271531 Support You Can Count on: A Tribute to Our Customer Service Team Darn Tough Employee Working https://darntough.mom/blogs/the-alternate-stitch/yule-log-fireplace-video 2024-12-03T09:10:24-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1354/8177/articles/darn-tough-yule-log-fireplace.jpg?v=1732638422 Yule Log Fireplace Video Two pairs of feet in Darn Tough socks in front of a cozy fireplace https://darntough.mom/blogs/the-alternate-stitch/oh-place-your-socks-go 2026-03-20T14:40:23-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1354/8177/articles/FW24-Blog-December-EmployeeTravelRoundup1-1080x1080_338b13e1-5975-439a-9c7a-9bbdd6a1caf3.jpg?v=1774032023 Oh the Places You (and Your Socks) Will Go Darn Tough employee on a bike heading down the road https://darntough.mom/blogs/the-alternate-stitch/exploring-new-england-socks-and-places 2026-03-19T15:35:43-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1354/8177/articles/SS25-February-Emails-EmployeeTravel2-1080x1080-2_2f6ba333-d48a-4feb-8533-39f4216eef3e.jpg?v=1773948943 Exploring New England: Places & Socks We Recommend A hiker headed up a mountain Vermont with topographical lines drawn over the image https://darntough.mom/blogs/the-alternate-stitch/holiday-darn-it-video 2024-12-13T16:30:02-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1354/8177/articles/holiday-darn-it-3.jpg?v=1734124847 The Holidays Are Tough. 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Thanks to you all, 2024 was a good year for giving back. https://darntough.mom/blogs/the-alternate-stitch/making-alaskan-fish-socks-salmon-sisters 2026-03-20T10:42:43-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1354/8177/articles/feet-wearing-homer-socks-by-salmon-sisters-ak_d482a48f-147d-4856-81a3-741e7a427b17.jpg?v=1774017763 Putting Alaskan Fish on Vermont Socks A person standing by the water wearing blue socks with alaskan salmon covering them https://darntough.mom/blogs/the-alternate-stitch/cold-dark-magical-winter-running 2025-02-03T11:13:27-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1354/8177/articles/Andy-wacker-running-at-sunrise-through-snow1_520x500_2597cc47-a570-4bab-8ef3-be9d120104d2.jpg?v=1738599207 Cold, Dark, & Magical: An Ode to Winter Night Running Andy out on the trail as the sun sets, running in winter https://darntough.mom/blogs/the-alternate-stitch/socks-make-best-matching-couples-gifts 2026-03-20T15:26:17-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1354/8177/articles/matching-couples-socks-darn-tough_520x500_520x500_520x500_520x500_520x500_3d2f558b-313e-4898-aba2-27159b6b2f6d.jpg?v=1774034777 Why Darn Tough Socks Make the Best Matching Couple’s Gifts A couple facing each other, only their feet visible, wearing coordinated darn tough socks https://darntough.mom/blogs/the-alternate-stitch/dog-shreds-socks 2025-03-11T15:30:33-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1354/8177/articles/Screenshot_2025-01-27_at_10.38.09_AM_b50e3b48-3d67-45e0-8841-a7c93c484e9a.jpg?v=1741721433 When Your Dog Shreds Your Socks... 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https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1354/8177/articles/Screenshot_2025-02-05_at_11.34.28_AM_7e23645d-8595-46c2-bfbd-7df1d43cea16.jpg?v=1738773737 Full Circle with Trevor Kennison Video Trevor and a friend getting ready to do some epic sit skiing https://darntough.mom/blogs/the-alternate-stitch/sock-weights-explained-video 2025-02-20T09:30:12-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1354/8177/articles/sock_weights_226f3bef-ed6d-4fc2-807f-845d3cb2faae.jpg?v=1738774208 Sock Weights Explained: Video When we say weight, we mean the yarn weight, or thickness https://darntough.mom/blogs/the-alternate-stitch/best-mens-dress-socks-sweaty-feet 2026-03-23T15:24:58-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1354/8177/articles/FOTWR-2_6ade5100-5337-4422-bbef-7a86863386d0.jpg?v=1774293898 The Best Men’s Dress Socks for Sweaty Feet Bird's eye view of three people standing in a circle wearing Darn Tough Spey Fly Crew Socks https://darntough.mom/blogs/the-alternate-stitch/foot-care-for-long-distance-hikers 2026-04-21T11:49:22-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1354/8177/articles/24FW_DTV_Hike_KettlePond_Moran_5320-3000x2001-87824f81-c649-44ed-b70e-6794e57c2eff-3_de55b9cc-3365-46f4-b3cb-27cd229f4dc8.jpg?v=1776786562 Foot Care for Long Distance Hikers: A How-to Two hikers walking down a swampy trail, the focus on their feet https://darntough.mom/blogs/the-alternate-stitch/socks-fun-groomsmen-gifts 2026-03-20T15:23:57-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1354/8177/articles/mens-wedding-socks-on-big-day_5b81f6a4-8098-415e-affc-a6e0392ef3fe.jpg?v=1774034637 Fun Wedding Socks: The Perfect Groomsmen Gift Two pairs of feet at a wedding lifting their hems to show darn tough socks https://darntough.mom/blogs/the-alternate-stitch/how-to-break-mens-dress-sock-style-rules 2025-03-18T09:45:17-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1354/8177/articles/truffle-hog-blue-socks-blue-pants-2_8606808d-6993-4bbe-9f68-1032a3beab46.jpg?v=1742305517 4 Men's Dress Sock Style Rules (and When to Break Them) Feet up on a conference room table wearing navy blue dress socks and brown oxfords https://darntough.mom/blogs/the-alternate-stitch/errant-embers-soaked-boots-sock-darn-it 2025-03-25T09:30:07-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1354/8177/articles/24SS_DTV_Hike_Sedona_Jussi_3557-2_4d626390-ef54-44ef-b181-8f7fbf1eefa4.jpg?v=1739559195 Errant Embers & Soaked Boots: Sock "Darn It." Moments A couple standing around a campfire wearing coordinated hiking socks https://darntough.mom/blogs/the-alternate-stitch/should-dress-socks-match-shirt-tie-accessory 2025-03-18T09:50:12-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1354/8177/articles/mcfly-fun-gray-dress-socks-with-matching-formalwear-3_965c47df-e4b7-4e5d-9437-384e526e7f8f.jpg?v=1742305812 How to Match Men's Dress Socks to Accessories: Ties, Pocket Squares, Belts, & More Gray dress socks with light green accents and matching accessories, like a tie and watch https://darntough.mom/blogs/the-alternate-stitch/can-i-wear-dress-shoes-without-socks 2026-03-19T15:07:02-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1354/8177/articles/solid-basic-navy-blue-socks-with-tie-2_ee0dd4d6-4884-4927-aa0d-55e3a6c4edf9.jpg?v=1773947222 Can I Wear Dress Shoes Without Socks? 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A Color Guide to Men's Dress Socks A pair of feet wearing black shoes, navy blue men's dress socks, and matching navy pants https://darntough.mom/blogs/the-alternate-stitch/best-mens-dress-socks-every-occasion 2026-03-23T15:23:09-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1354/8177/articles/the-standard-navy-blue-socks-black-shoes-bowtie-3_2158da7c-d835-4c4d-ac1f-bcf2e71af2bd.jpg?v=1774293789 Versatility, Style, & Function: The Best Men’s Dress Socks for Every Occasion Feet wearing the best men's dress socks, shoes, slacks, and a bowtie nearby https://darntough.mom/blogs/the-alternate-stitch/how-to-wear-mens-dress-socks-heights 2026-03-20T10:29:31-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1354/8177/articles/the-standard-socks-tying-black-shoes-2_eff6adb7-69b8-476c-8a61-4d9d3ebb877a.jpg?v=1774016970 How to Wear Men's Dress Socks: From No Show to Over the Calf A man in suit pants putting on dress shoes over black dress socks in a crew height https://darntough.mom/blogs/the-alternate-stitch/mens-dress-socks-complete-guide 2026-03-23T15:45:15-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1354/8177/articles/duck-moose-blue-novelty-dress-socks-for-men_bd6bee45-0e66-4ffe-85f2-ca03ce4d3ec7.jpg?v=1774295115 Men's Dress Socks: A Complete Guide Men's dress socks laid out with dress shoes, a bow tie, and a watch https://darntough.mom/blogs/the-alternate-stitch/what-socks-to-wear-with-dress-shoes 2026-04-16T13:48:08-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1354/8177/articles/oxford-dress-socks-in-blue-with-matching-tie_9692c080-5d81-4081-bc0e-b13f7323689d.jpg?v=1776361688 What Socks to Wear with Dress Shoes, Loafers, Sneakers, & More Men's dress shoes laid out with coordinated socks and accessories for an event https://darntough.mom/blogs/the-alternate-stitch/darn-tough-story-video 2025-04-01T09:30:03-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1354/8177/articles/darn-tough-mill-logo_a31316dc-22f4-4a84-bc57-20f2fe490c26.jpg?v=1741017024 We Don't Have a Great Story; We Are a Great Story Video Darn Tough logo overlaid on a row of knitting machines from the Darn Tough Mill in Vermont https://darntough.mom/blogs/the-alternate-stitch/is-merino-wool-good-for-summer-video 2025-09-19T15:23:14-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1354/8177/articles/is-merino-wool-good-for-summer_dd2dc3f1-f10e-4570-b35c-1a5cef5c3563.jpg?v=1758309794 Is Merino Wool Good for Summer? Video Darn Tough logo with text "5 reasons to wear Merino Wool in summer" https://darntough.mom/blogs/the-alternate-stitch/work-lineman-socks-video 2026-03-23T10:25:42-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1354/8177/articles/lineman-socks-for-steel-toe-boots_4ca06c3b-9bf9-4cfc-b55a-268904219fd9.jpg?v=1774275942 Darn Tough Work Socks on the Line Telephone lineman high up on a pole with the sun rising behind him https://darntough.mom/blogs/the-alternate-stitch/lifetime-warranty-redemption-steps-video 2025-03-27T09:30:02-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1354/8177/articles/lifetime-warranty-socks_13b4bbfc-2764-4d0a-a8bc-12d53b4d507c.jpg?v=1741795340 Our Lifetime Warranty Redemption Steps Video A foot wearing a Darn Tough sock that needs to be warrantied - it has some holes and rips https://darntough.mom/blogs/the-alternate-stitch/history-in-hand-vermont-glove-video 2025-06-24T09:30:08-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1354/8177/articles/Screenshot_2025-03-13_at_4.05.17_PM_383a7ec5-7d37-44b5-a531-9adc3fb2ae0f.jpg?v=1741896563 History in Hand: Vermont Glove Video History in hand - an old sewing machine for leather gloves https://darntough.mom/blogs/the-alternate-stitch/what-are-cushioned-socks-video 2025-04-03T09:30:01-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1354/8177/articles/sock-cushion_76895c1d-d5d7-41e4-bc1e-a6261853a5ed.jpg?v=1741897349 What Are Cushioned Socks? Video Arrows pointing to where cushion is located in a sock https://darntough.mom/blogs/the-alternate-stitch/at-home-in-vermont-jake-blauvelt-video 2025-08-15T11:17:10-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1354/8177/articles/Screenshot_2025-03-13_at_4.30.29_PM_7e9c3cfc-360d-48c9-b2d0-932080291d69.jpg?v=1755271030 At Home in Vermont: Jake Blauvelt Video Jake Blauvelt standing in Vermont with his family https://darntough.mom/blogs/the-alternate-stitch/three-sock-ingredients-video 2025-05-08T09:30:01-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1354/8177/articles/three-sock-ingredients_a9bc425f-6f4a-49c6-bea9-8cf64f3c2587.jpg?v=1742394803 We Only Use 3 Ingredients in Our Socks: Video Image showing the three different types of yarn - wool, nylon, and lycra spandex https://darntough.mom/blogs/the-alternate-stitch/darn-it-video 2025-04-24T09:30:01-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1354/8177/articles/darn-it_258f26d9-4fe5-4726-9fbc-d92c0d3e5812.jpg?v=1744049738 Darn It. Video A man looking upset with "Darn It" censoring his mouth https://darntough.mom/blogs/the-alternate-stitch/designing-socks-in-vermont-video 2025-08-20T09:22:26-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1354/8177/articles/Screenshot_2025-03-31_at_1.58.29_PM_fba22632-e325-4ba0-96bb-7ceecdf9c2ed.jpg?v=1755696146 Designing Socks in Vermont: Video A designer putting a sock idea on a mood board https://darntough.mom/blogs/the-alternate-stitch/mirna-valerio-great-story-video 2026-03-20T11:20:13-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1354/8177/articles/Screenshot_2025-04-03_at_5.04.01_PM_c68ecd50-84e0-47ce-b909-2ef22e7145f7.jpg?v=1774020013 Mirna Valerio: A Great Story Video Mirna Valerio smiling at the camera https://darntough.mom/blogs/the-alternate-stitch/get-mirnavated-video 2026-03-19T15:52:15-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1354/8177/articles/Mirna_Thumbnail_ddbadadd-c955-4a86-88b8-aec753dbd3a6.jpg?v=1773949935 Get Mirnavated: Video Mirna Valerio out running at night with a headlamp on https://darntough.mom/blogs/the-alternate-stitch/staff-picks-our-favorite-running-socks 2026-03-20T15:42:12-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1354/8177/articles/25Q2_StaffPicks_SethJackson_700x700_b2e1226c-895f-47ee-bb4f-3f6b3be33863.jpg?v=1774035732 Staff Picks: Our Favorite Running Socks A Darn Tough employee holding up his favorite running socks, a white micro crew https://darntough.mom/blogs/the-alternate-stitch/moving-nyc-vermont-sock-designers-story 2026-03-20T11:22:57-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1354/8177/articles/Catskills_Devils_Path-2_4e130515-3300-4fd0-ba61-9d31ccdd153d.jpg?v=1774020177 Moving from NYC to Vermont: A Sock Designer's Story Alex standing on the summit of a mountain in NYC, holding her hiking poles above her head https://darntough.mom/blogs/the-alternate-stitch/kate-warranty-letter-video 2025-05-01T09:30:07-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1354/8177/articles/Warranty_Letters_Thumbnail_2fff3faa-0477-477d-bd17-1a528a64c075.jpg?v=1745504363 "She Got All the Pens Out" Warranty Letter Video A letter address to Darn Tough, written in a bunch of fun pen colors https://darntough.mom/blogs/the-alternate-stitch/why-socks-are-ultimate-fathers-day-gift 2026-05-18T15:32:21-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1354/8177/articles/tools-on-wall-sock-hanging_5d8a003e-200a-4068-9a64-c6a9bcd25a17.jpg?v=1779132741 Why Socks Are the Ultimate Father’s Day Gift (Yes, Really!) Sock pinned up and hanging on a wall of tools. https://darntough.mom/blogs/the-alternate-stitch/why-not-cotton-socks-why-merino-wool-survey 2025-05-06T09:30:03-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1354/8177/articles/SS24-MerinoWoolMythBusting-Social-1080x1080-2_09c532b4-e7e3-43b0-a6ad-b5983ae1b1de.png?v=1746110687 The Cotton Question: Why You Like It & Where Merino Wool Stands Up Drawings of a Merino Sheep and a Cotton Bole with a "Versus" in between, like for a showdown https://darntough.mom/blogs/the-alternate-stitch/water-station-darn-it-video 2025-05-05T09:30:04-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1354/8177/articles/Screenshot_2025-04-29_at_4.30.01_PM_fc594b4a-2f05-4866-ace8-2324740e2ad7.jpg?v=1745958671 When You Flub the Water Station... Darn It. Video A runner collapsed on the ground surrounded by water cups https://darntough.mom/blogs/the-alternate-stitch/toilet-paper-darn-it-video 2025-05-19T09:30:03-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1354/8177/articles/DarnTouch_SOP_CDB_LASpring25_DBS4093_b4f6065c-7d13-4978-929c-b680d01c5198.jpg?v=1747081221 When the Toilet Paper Runs Out... Darn It. A runner standing in front of a porta-potty with one sock missing https://darntough.mom/blogs/the-alternate-stitch/best-womens-running-socks-buyers-guide 2026-03-16T17:04:12-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1354/8177/articles/24SS_DTV_Run_ManchesterNH_Moran_7380-3000x2001-10ab75a1-be96-4232-b7a6-768ed275cb2c-2_28b67334-a7fd-4a5a-87c6-1aa3a9fbc52b.jpg?v=1773695052 Women’s Running Socks: A Buyer’s Guide A lady runner seated on a bench adjusting her shoes and showing off the best women's running socks https://darntough.mom/blogs/the-alternate-stitch/trail-running-q-a 2026-04-14T14:28:48-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1354/8177/articles/25SS_DTV_Telluride_Jussi_9485-3000x2000-1bb0d1a6-cc93-4391-a3e3-0dd798a2b012-3_7c755c25-c096-4133-980b-6eb8c0b3cbdb.jpg?v=1776191328 The Dirt on Trail Running: A Q&A for Curious Runners A woman out trail running in the very early morning https://darntough.mom/blogs/the-alternate-stitch/best-mens-running-socks-buyers-guide 2026-05-19T10:52:47-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1354/8177/articles/24FW_DTV_Telluride_Jussi_9469-3000x2000-8e30e395-6ba7-455b-a735-7ed97d36c578-4_63ddd9fc-ced3-4fc3-afbb-c2364d41c40c.jpg?v=1779202367 Men’s Running Socks: A Buyer’s Guide A man running across a landscape at sunrise wearing the best men's running socks https://darntough.mom/blogs/the-alternate-stitch/swallow-bug-darn-it-video 2025-06-02T09:30:08-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1354/8177/articles/Screenshot_2025-05-20_at_10.25.27_AM_e0ae4006-b222-41f2-8183-1beaccb874d0.jpg?v=1747751294 When You Swallow a Bug... 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A woman choking with her mouth censored with the phrase "Darn It" https://darntough.mom/blogs/the-alternate-stitch/socks-made-in-usa 2025-08-20T09:27:39-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1354/8177/articles/25SS_DTV_Mill_Hall_5662-2_90a37906-44be-451f-9910-8b344779f628.jpg?v=1755696459 Darn Right: Socks Made in USA A woman at the Darn Tough Mill examining a sock that's just been knit https://darntough.mom/blogs/the-alternate-stitch/local-guide-visiting-vermont 2026-03-20T10:41:54-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1354/8177/articles/hiking-mt-mansfield-vermont-3_bd36c89c-7b0b-432d-8ba1-3ed3e29a95fc.jpg?v=1774017714 Darn Tough's Guide to Vermont: Local Favorites from the People Who Know It Best A hiker with their boots of showing their Darn Tough socks with Vermont's Green Mountains behind https://darntough.mom/blogs/the-alternate-stitch/what-is-lifetime-warranty 2025-09-16T09:56:51-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1354/8177/articles/23SS_Natanna_Hall_4648-3000x2000-d9299263-198b-4f3f-acc1-cc9d9c8f2dc8-2_82d04b18-fafb-4e1a-8a12-ce491aeb128d.jpg?v=1758031011 What Is a Lifetime Warranty? Darn Tough's box truck, which reads "your other socks aren't low. they're hiding" https://darntough.mom/blogs/the-alternate-stitch/socks-made-in-vermont-usa-video 2025-08-15T11:20:16-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1354/8177/articles/Made-VT-USA-Thumbnail-Square_56ea59ce-caba-4f83-b94e-c8de41825d1c.jpg?v=1755271216 Still Made in Vermont, USA: Video Made in Vermont - a person walking down a row of knitting machines at Darn Tough socks https://darntough.mom/blogs/the-alternate-stitch/cdt-vanna-grizzle-goat-socks 2025-09-08T08:57:02-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1354/8177/articles/25FW_DTV_Telluride_Jussi_2985-3_df4eba75-5e84-4303-911b-d63012e65941.jpg?v=1755870064 Goats on the CDT: The True Story Behind the New Vanna Grizzle Sock A hiker seated, boot off, showing the Vanna Grizzle goat socks https://darntough.mom/blogs/the-alternate-stitch/socks-with-sandals-crocs-guide 2026-03-17T09:42:10-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1354/8177/articles/feet-wearing-socks-and-sandals_2e64e377-f389-4300-b804-2b4e76c0d412.jpg?v=1773754930 Cringe to Comfort: A Guide to Wearing Socks with Sandals, Crocs, & Beyond Feet standing on steps wearing Darn Tough hiking socks and sandals that show them off https://darntough.mom/blogs/the-alternate-stitch/designing-our-best-hunting-socks 2025-09-09T09:30:06-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1354/8177/articles/24FW_DTV_Hunt_Williamstown_Cirilli_5543-3_79f3bc60-0a79-476a-bbb5-4682a706b231.jpg?v=1754069007 We've Yet to Design Our Best Hunting Socks Two hunters walking down a trail in camo and darn tough hunting socks https://darntough.mom/blogs/the-alternate-stitch/designing-developing-steep-lines-ski-sock 2025-10-14T09:30:01-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1354/8177/articles/25FW_DTV_Snow_Sugarbush_3305-2_0d410054-7b59-4316-8382-1a1cac0f5704.jpg?v=1753304601 Designing & Developing the Steep Lines Sock Two snowboarders seated on a bench putting on their boots and wearing Darn Tough ski socks https://darntough.mom/blogs/the-alternate-stitch/dog-sock-picks 2026-04-06T11:28:16-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1354/8177/articles/Dog-laying-socks_c42ad6a5-dd21-4557-8eda-5ef00f45654c.jpg?v=1775489296 Staff Picks: If Our Dogs Chose Dog laying down next to someone wearing micro crew socks. https://darntough.mom/blogs/the-alternate-stitch/staff-picks-animal-socks-wild-side 2025-08-12T08:52:17-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1354/8177/articles/25Q3_StaffPicks_DanRomanelli_2000x2000-2_0f1a0b0d-da6b-471b-9351-cf3278056edb.jpg?v=1755003137 Staff Picks: A Walk on the Wild Side A Darn Tough employee holding up an animal sock, his recommended purchase https://darntough.mom/blogs/the-alternate-stitch/why-merino-wool-socks-for-canoeing 2025-08-12T16:35:23-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1354/8177/articles/Canoeing_blog_Thumbnail_square-2_3c48e64d-1a89-4375-9529-584fc14b6b2b.jpg?v=1755030923 Why You Need Merino Wool Socks for Canoeing A cancer adjusting his merino wool socks before heading out https://darntough.mom/blogs/the-alternate-stitch/real-dogs-real-life-darn-its 2026-05-26T11:30:17-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1354/8177/articles/dog-destroying-darn-tough-socks_a0b1606a-72ad-4531-85f4-bbca3c37a535.jpg?v=1779809417 Real Dogs, Real Life "Darn It." Moments A dog dramatically grabbing a Darn Tough socks with its teeth... darn it https://darntough.mom/blogs/the-alternate-stitch/1466-day-socks-not-all-equal 2025-10-28T16:12:28-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1354/8177/articles/1466-Day-Hiker-Micro-Crews-Darn-Tough-VT_5c03ed65-04e5-4a84-83d8-b3451972dc7f.jpg?v=1761682348 The 1466 Hiker Micro Crew: Not All Socks Are Created Equal The 1466 Hiker Micro Crew sock with a 1466 Day badge overlaid on it https://darntough.mom/blogs/the-alternate-stitch/micro-crew-goldilocks-sock-height 2025-08-21T09:30:02-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1354/8177/articles/micro-crew-socks-height_73c4eef3-83fa-425c-b41d-a8699ffc018e.jpg?v=1755615516 The Micro Crew: Our Goldilocks Sock Height A man and a woman on a rock wearing Micro Crew height socks from Darn Tough https://darntough.mom/blogs/the-alternate-stitch/how-to-remove-stains-from-socks 2026-03-20T10:20:45-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1354/8177/articles/how-to-get-stains-out-of-sock_de0b03a6-92f0-4293-9805-4c282360d864.jpg?v=1774016445 How to Get Stains Out of White Socks: A Scientific-Ish Experiment A line of dirty socks ready to get their stains removed https://darntough.mom/blogs/the-alternate-stitch/mountaineering-socks-built-for-everest 2025-10-07T09:30:08-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1354/8177/articles/everest-5-2_1d81ea4c-69df-4914-98c6-e9f16412db0c.jpg?v=1759342592 Mountaineering Socks Built for Everest Ben and his crew smiling with Everest Base Camp behind them https://darntough.mom/blogs/the-alternate-stitch/grain-or-shine-design-story 2025-09-23T09:30:02-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1354/8177/articles/designing-grain-or-shine-sock_f43f2ce0-d3fa-4ebb-8287-0f21e7d131fe.jpg?v=1757710558 Grain or Shine: A Knit to Give Design Story A pair of Grain or Shine socks laid out on some moss next to a bundle of grain https://darntough.mom/blogs/the-alternate-stitch/2025-video-recap-1466-day 2025-10-03T13:04:55-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1354/8177/articles/FW1466_Blog_Thumbnail_87206c58-e9ba-4f30-86a8-079bdf6a75b3.jpg?v=1759511095 Until Next Year: 1466 Day Recap Video A happy hiker holding up a free pair of socks from 1466 Day https://darntough.mom/blogs/the-alternate-stitch/warmest-socks-cozy-housebroken 2026-03-24T12:06:51-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1354/8177/articles/warm-cozy-socks-for-everyday_7b66dfe1-5fe2-4c7f-be8a-90599c503440.jpg?v=1774368411 The Most Rugged, Warmest Socks We Make… Now Housebroken Two sets of feet in coordinated Merino Wool socks, the warmest socks from Darn Tough https://darntough.mom/blogs/the-alternate-stitch/fourbital-beanie-vermont-partners 2025-11-25T09:30:08-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1354/8177/articles/Limited-edition-holiday-beanie-darn-tough_68f2d039-d205-4be8-9d32-8af2826c91ef.jpg?v=1762287346 Fourbital x Darn Tough: From Excess to Essential A woman wearing a blue heather Merino Wool beanie with the Darn Tough logo https://darntough.mom/blogs/the-alternate-stitch/what-are-performance-socks 2025-11-04T09:30:02-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1354/8177/articles/25SS_DTV_Telluride_Jussi_7560-3730x2487-da7259fb-ed02-44e7-bcb2-3c89a93d5427-3_c6f96ab6-f8b5-46d8-83c3-4f7103d063b2.jpg?v=1761059545 What Makes a Sock a Performance Sock? The Benefits Explained Feet in performance socks heading down a trail https://darntough.mom/blogs/the-alternate-stitch/2025-holiday-staff-picks-gifting-fails 2026-03-16T15:44:59-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1354/8177/articles/FW25-HolidayStaffPicks-Creative-MainBlogImage-2000x2000_c1519232-7018-4f90-bfc6-00e627b2cd63.jpg?v=1773690299 Staff Picks: Socks-essful Holiday Gifts (& Fails) A Darn Tough employee standing at the Mill, surrounded by knitting machines, holding up his favorite sock to gift https://darntough.mom/blogs/the-alternate-stitch/winter-fails-employee-darn-its 2026-03-11T22:35:09-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1354/8177/articles/24FW_DTV_Snow_Sugarbush_3415-3000x2000-f018e7ff-6348-43c8-977c-1eec838d0061-3_517f9652-220b-4f87-a7c8-64675721b277.jpg?v=1773282909 Winter Fails: Real Darn Tough Employees. Real Snowy Darn Its. A skier's hand reaching down to pick up a waffle dropped on the snowy ground... Darn It. https://darntough.mom/blogs/the-alternate-stitch/running-another-100-mile-race 2025-12-16T09:30:00-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1354/8177/articles/training-for-100-mile-race_5ed84f15-4676-4512-9197-b4c3f76591b6.jpg?v=1763754814 Reflections on Challenge & Community After Running Another 100-mile Race Owen and two friends running down a road as part of 100 mile race training https://darntough.mom/blogs/the-alternate-stitch/beginners-guide-to-trail-running 2026-04-14T09:30:04-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1354/8177/articles/FW25_Intro_To_Trail_Running_Blog_Images_THUMBNAIL_1x1_51675580-066d-4fc3-ab5c-85db757de1bc.jpg?v=1769549986 Dirt Don’t Hurt: A Beginners Guide to Trail Running A trail runner in Darn Tough socks leading a group of trail running newbies out for a run https://darntough.mom/blogs/the-alternate-stitch/2025-recap-how-we-gave 2025-12-30T09:30:01-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1354/8177/articles/FW25-EOYGivingRecap-FeatureImage-1200x1200_8aaeaf4a-fe23-4623-a36b-9ed3de3fb146.jpg?v=1766504778 2025: How We Gave a Darn An infographic of 2025 by the numbers showing how many socks Darn Tough donated, how many hours volunteered, etc. https://darntough.mom/blogs/the-alternate-stitch/2025-holidays-darn-it-video 2025-12-23T14:40:55-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1354/8177/articles/FW25_Holiday_Darn_it_Thumbnail-2.jpg?v=1766518855 It's the Holidays, Darn It. Video Darn It - feet wearing Darn Tough socks next to a destroyed gingerbread house https://darntough.mom/blogs/the-alternate-stitch/staff-picks-weekend-mushrooms 2026-01-12T15:59:37-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1354/8177/articles/staff-picks-darn-tough-weekend-favorites_2f3e722d-b438-455f-a86e-12f0115c12b9.jpg?v=1768251577 Staff Picks: Mushroom Socks Are for the Weekend A Darn Tough employee smiling and holding up her favorite sock, surrounded by the Mill and knitting machines https://darntough.mom/blogs/the-alternate-stitch/ode-to-white-socks 2026-01-20T09:44:33-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1354/8177/articles/girl-wearing-white-crew-socks-putting-on-shoes-3_b091007b-9e54-4234-85a8-b5c420a5bf13.jpg?v=1768920273 An Ode to the White Sock A girl wearing white crew socks, putting on low-top sneakers, and admiring sunflowers https://darntough.mom/blogs/the-alternate-stitch/cozy-socks-for-cold-feet 2026-02-12T11:31:15-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1354/8177/articles/person-wearing-cozy-socks-on-couch-2_efd8ec37-6a80-4e2a-a542-495f1b0baab8.jpg?v=1770913875 Cozy Socks: The Cure for Cold Feet Person wearing cozy socks sitting on couch https://darntough.mom/blogs/the-alternate-stitch/merino-wool-vs-synthetic-warmest-sock-material 2026-05-14T13:46:14-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1354/8177/articles/person_sitting_on_bench_wearing_snow_socks_copy_089d849e-a731-4547-85ae-cb13b7df1791.jpg?v=1778780774 Merino Wool vs Synthetic: What’s the Warmest Sock Material (The Long Answer) Person sitting on bench wearing Women's Swirlwind snow socks https://darntough.mom/blogs/the-alternate-stitch/styling-musical-festival-socks 2026-04-10T10:05:35-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1354/8177/articles/two-people-in-hammock-wearing-hiking-socks_6581eb79-4c7b-4a2a-9372-2964400e2ae9.jpg?v=1775829935 The Music Festival Community Deserves Better (Socks) https://darntough.mom/blogs/the-alternate-stitch/best-warm-winter-dress-socks 2026-02-17T09:30:02-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1354/8177/articles/four-people-wearing-warm-winter-dress-socks_64b0d70e-24ae-4cac-904a-c710bf75d860.jpg?v=1770393528 The Cold Truth: How to Find the Best Warm Winter Dress Socks Four people sitting on a couch wearing warm winter dress socks. https://darntough.mom/blogs/the-alternate-stitch/our-hiking-sock-heights 2026-04-16T11:41:45-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1354/8177/articles/two-people-on-log-wearing-micro-crew-socks_c849e054-98b5-4ccb-a1e6-42d717a78035.jpg?v=1776354105 A Guide to Our Hiking Sock Heights Two people sitting on a log above a stream wearing hiking socks https://darntough.mom/blogs/the-alternate-stitch/intro-ski-touring-noah-dines 2026-02-10T12:01:38-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1354/8177/articles/couple-out-ski-touring-in-backpacks_4be8e143-abf2-4bc5-b58f-0178d80a0344.jpg?v=1770742898 An Intro to Ski Touring with Noah Dines Two people on a mountain wearing backpacks and equipment for backcountry skiing https://darntough.mom/blogs/the-alternate-stitch/17-years-later-warranty-letters-video 2026-02-13T09:34:09-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1354/8177/articles/emily-warranty-letters-2_0c2febef-aa51-402c-afc4-f4646fdb688c.jpg?v=1770993249 17 Years Later: Warranty Letters Video Warranty letters - Emily holding up a warranty letter to read https://darntough.mom/blogs/the-alternate-stitch/designing-luna-knit-to-give-sock 2026-03-03T09:30:05-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1354/8177/articles/Darn_Tough_ECOMM_Selects_CirilliPhoto--17-2_5ace01e2-fdc2-4bf2-b04b-415d80e01f6b.jpg?v=1771539375 Cycles of Growth: Designing the Luna Knit to Give Sock The Luna sock from Darn Tough, a dark blue sock with a luna moth and moon pattern https://darntough.mom/blogs/the-alternate-stitch/why-merino-wool-for-everyday-socks 2026-03-10T09:30:04-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1354/8177/articles/Man-sitting-on-fence-wearing-tan-merino-wool-socks_3011c61a-2fb5-41a3-ad58-ce027140b0f0.jpg?v=1773089304 Are Wool Socks Good for Everyday Wear? Rethinking the Sock Drawer Staple Man sitting on a fence rail holding a sneaker in his hand and wearing tan merino wool crew socks https://darntough.mom/blogs/the-alternate-stitch/martindale-machine-proves-sock-durability 2026-03-16T12:36:36-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1354/8177/articles/SS26_Martindale_Blog_Thumbnail_1x1_9d09f748-6c74-4ebc-b579-9c354496217a.jpg?v=1773678996 The Machine That Proves Sock Durability The Martindale - a closeup on the Martindale machine, which tests sock durability at Darn Tough https://darntough.mom/blogs/the-alternate-stitch/socks-in-the-coldest-place-on-earth 2026-03-24T09:30:03-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1354/8177/articles/Antarctia-team-on-glacier-in-socks_8b69524c-3298-455d-9b33-c322d49b4c5c.jpg?v=1774029892 Microbes, Socks, & the Coldest Place on Earth The research team at Antarctica laying on a glacier wearing socks with their feet in the air https://darntough.mom/blogs/the-alternate-stitch/best-running-sock-you-didnt-know-existed 2026-06-02T14:21:09-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1354/8177/articles/Man-running-in-white-socks_52b6b1a8-ba99-4468-ae2e-6d6761d8ddc8.jpg?v=1780424469 The Best Running Socks You Didn’t Know Existed Person running on wet pavement wearing white running socks and sneakers. https://darntough.mom/blogs/the-alternate-stitch/hiking-socks-vs-running-socks 2026-06-02T09:30:03-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1354/8177/articles/two-silhouettes-running-in-sunset_9927e015-1fcc-45d2-8cba-a85e0ef5d729.jpg?v=1779307988 The Biggest Differences: Hiking Socks vs. Running Socks (And Why You Need Both) Two silhouettes running at sunset with mountains in the background. https://darntough.mom/blogs/the-alternate-stitch/wet-sweat-water-hiking-meets-wet-socks-101 2026-05-05T10:14:12-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1354/8177/articles/man-sitting-riverside-wet-sock_bb288804-45b4-4739-9fc1-71a1f25ba1c2.jpg?v=1777990452 Wetness, Sweatness, & Moisture Management: Hiking Meets Wet Socks 101 Man sitting on riverbed rocks squeezing water out of a sock over the river. https://darntough.mom/blogs/the-alternate-stitch/managing-hiking-sock-friction-fit-blisters 2026-04-30T10:16:44-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1354/8177/articles/two-hikers-walking-dust_7f41314c-d8c1-4561-8b32-6319957e20cc.jpg?v=1777558604 How to Blister-Proof Your Hike: An Expert's Guide to Hiking Socks, Friction, & Fit Two hikers walking across rocks on a dusty trail wearing hiking boots and hiking socks. https://darntough.mom/blogs/the-alternate-stitch/temperature-climate-how-to-choose-hiking-sock-weight 2026-05-05T10:13:24-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1354/8177/articles/hikers-cold-weather_a1b9f77a-c663-4958-9d0f-817fef2804bb.jpg?v=1777990404 Temperature, Weather, & Climate: How to Choose the Best Hiking Sock Weight Two hikers walking across an open, rocky trail wearing puffy jackets and warm hiking socks. https://darntough.mom/blogs/the-alternate-stitch/mudholes-dogs-real-darn-it-stories 2026-05-26T09:30:04-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1354/8177/articles/coffee-spill-sock-darn-it_14bae886-9b16-422a-a1b2-24c4f85aa858.jpg?v=1779209670 Mudholes and Dog-Gone-Its: Real Life “Darn It” Stories Person spilling a cup of coffee over their shoes while wearing socks and sandals. https://darntough.mom/blogs/the-alternate-stitch/how-long-do-hiking-socks-last 2026-06-09T09:41:03-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1354/8177/articles/warranty-socks_e18867b7-4d07-4da9-b2e3-d1ae201cd6b6.jpg?v=1781012463 How Long Do Hiking Socks Really Last? Pair of worn out darn tough socks from warranty laying flat with white background. https://darntough.mom/blogs/the-alternate-stitch/guide-to-winter-hiking-socks 2026-04-28T09:30:03-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1354/8177/articles/snowy-trees-winter_8ee68b54-aa11-4efc-af0b-a482456ab052.jpg?v=1775850287 The Cold Truth About Warm Feet: A Guide to Winter Hiking Socks Snowy evergreen tree forest in the winter. https://darntough.mom/blogs/the-alternate-stitch/how-to-avoid-common-hiking-sock-problems 2026-05-07T11:04:52-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1354/8177/articles/two-hikers-rock_cf21022a-03eb-49a0-a639-fba0f8aa0a55.jpg?v=1778166292 The Most Common Hiking Sock Problems… And How to Avoid Them Two hikers with their boots off wearing lightweight hiking socks while resting on a rock. https://darntough.mom/blogs/the-alternate-stitch/best-summer-hot-weather-hiking-socks 2026-04-30T09:30:05-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1354/8177/articles/hiker-standing-grass_a2464342-9dcf-4e03-b832-e21d133357d9.jpg?v=1776177684 The Best Hiking Socks for Hot Weather & Summer Start Here Hiker standing on grassy trail wearing hiking boots and micro crew hiking socks. https://darntough.mom/blogs/the-alternate-stitch/desert-hiking-socks-extreme-heat 2026-05-05T09:30:03-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1354/8177/articles/desert-hiking_824b3f9a-e0ce-479f-afd8-e8e5becb8d1e.jpg?v=1776099358 Desert Hiking Socks That Can Take the Heat Hiker walking up mountain in the desert with a vast view. https://darntough.mom/blogs/the-alternate-stitch/durability-care-longevity-how-long-hiking-socks-last 2026-05-05T10:12:52-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1354/8177/articles/hiker-kicking-dust_c0fa002e-ed50-4014-a57a-e72931922bea.jpg?v=1777990372 Durability, Care & Sock Longevity: How Long Hiking Socks Really Last (and How to Make Them Last Longer) Hiker kicking up dirt walking on a dusty, rocky trail while wearing micro crew hiking socks. https://darntough.mom/blogs/the-alternate-stitch/dtv-employee-mom-darn-its 2026-05-01T10:10:26-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1354/8177/articles/mom-darn-it-camping_1d98fe91-2101-4a6b-b68c-0316c82060a0.jpg?v=1777644626 Mother Knows Best – Most of the Time. Real Life Mom “Darn It.” Moments Legs wearing pink hiking socks sticking out from under a collapsed tent with Darn It. text overlay. https://darntough.mom/blogs/the-alternate-stitch/how-to-make-hiking-socks-last-longer 2026-05-05T09:30:04-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1354/8177/articles/hiking-socks-tent_fbebc481-541d-496d-bbb7-0d643be1e606.jpg?v=1777409849 What Actually Ruins Hiking Socks (And How to Make Yours Last Longer) Pair of Darn Tough hiking socks resting atop a tent with mountain views in the background. https://darntough.mom/blogs/the-alternate-stitch/hiking-socks-river-crossings-take-off-or-get-wet 2026-05-05T09:30:04-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1354/8177/articles/hiker-crossing-stream_077a11f2-1bdb-4a13-af0d-d42ae11e8ed2.jpg?v=1776864243 River Crossings & Wet Socks: Take Them Off or Just Get Wet? Hiker walking across a stream wearing boot hiking socks splashing water. https://darntough.mom/blogs/the-alternate-stitch/how-to-avoid-wet-hiking-socks-keep-your-feet-dry 2026-04-30T09:30:05-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1354/8177/articles/hiker-hopping-water_d8d12329-96e2-4f72-a161-698c0bcb745d.jpg?v=1777410745 How to Avoid Wet Socks & Keep Your Feet Dry Hiking Hiker hopping in mid air from one rock to another while crossing a stream. https://darntough.mom/blogs/the-alternate-stitch/best-marathon-socks-vermont-city-relay 2026-05-19T09:30:04-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1354/8177/articles/sock-glass-case_fa8f623b-b1f9-4dc3-9529-d220f53c9796.jpg?v=1779133834 The Best Marathon Socks (from People Who Run in Them) Darn Tough original running sock enclosed in glass case with Vermont City Marathon racing bib. https://darntough.mom/blogs/the-alternate-stitch/what-to-do-when-hiking-socks-get-wet 2026-04-28T16:46:32-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1354/8177/articles/kevin-water-crossing_89543a28-b029-43d7-8ec9-2681f802085c.jpg?v=1777409192 What to Do When Your Hiking Socks Get Wet Hiker walking through a river of water in a cavern. https://darntough.mom/blogs/the-alternate-stitch/why-your-hiking-socks-slip-in-your-boots 2026-06-09T09:03:04-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1354/8177/articles/hiker-standing-rock_8fd576b4-d497-4d9f-8de2-d49cb93926c6.jpg?v=1781010184 Why Your Hiking Socks Slip in Your Boots Hiker standing on top of a rock wearing hiking socks and hiking boots with mountains in the background. https://darntough.mom/blogs/the-alternate-stitch/how-to-wash-and-care-for-hiking-socks-to-last-years 2026-05-04T12:47:49-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1354/8177/articles/hiker-squeezing-wet-sock_86f4151a-9507-4221-a2e8-246a03d2ded4.jpg?v=1777913269 How to Wash and Care for Hiking Socks So They Last for Years: From Daily Wear to the Appalachian Trail Hiker squeezing water out of their wet hiking socks while sitting on a rock. https://darntough.mom/blogs/the-alternate-stitch/staff-picks-sock-birthday-gifts 2026-05-15T13:31:48-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1354/8177/articles/26q2-staff-picks-travis_d3c08bfe-f347-45cd-9043-ecabfe240384.jpg?v=1778866308 Staff Picks: The Birthday Edition Travis from Darn Tough holding up the Spaced Out Micro Crew sock for his birthday staff pick. https://darntough.mom/blogs/the-alternate-stitch/oldest-woman-to-hike-the-a-t 2026-06-09T09:31:12-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1354/8177/articles/betty-hiking-sign_5920e284-8aa1-4423-88f9-af3b7ec86491.jpg?v=1781011872 83 Years, 2,190 Miles, & Zero Excuses: The Oldest Woman to Hike the A.T. Betty Kellenberger, the oldest woman to hike the A.T., standing next to a sign dedicating a section of trail in her name. https://darntough.mom/blogs/the-alternate-stitch/we-make-one-thing-and-one-thing-only 2026-06-08T09:00:03-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1354/8177/articles/SS26_MiUSA_Blog_Thumbnail_b4e97ad6-ad52-43fe-a506-7f931f951bf6.jpg?v=1780412226 We Make One Thing and One Thing Only We make one thing and one thing only. Founder Ric Cabot standing in the Mill with a sheep