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Men's Light Hiker Boot Lightweight Hiking Socks

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Men's Light Hiker Boot Lightweight Hiking Socks

Ric Cabot

Northfield, VT

Price

$27.00

About this piece

We made some heavy additions to our Light Hiker—and we’re not talking weight. Reinforced with high-density knitting in the leg and cuff, this Boot height sock protects feet and guards against debris. Mesh panels in the foot add breathability, while increased durability in the heel makes even your toughest hikes feel like an amble.

About the artist

Ric Cabot's family has been making socks in the same Northfield mill since 1978. When cheap imports nearly killed the business, Ric pivoted to premium merino wool and slapped an unconditional lifetime guarantee on every pair. The bet worked. Darn Tough now knits over 30,000 pairs a day, employs 300+ Vermonters, and has an estimated return rate under 3%. The guarantee isn't a gimmick — it's a quality control mechanism that forces them to build socks that simply don't wear out.

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