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Men's Hiker Encounter 2-Pack

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Men's Hiker Encounter 2-Pack

Ric Cabot

Northfield, VT

Price

$49.00

About this piece

If the supernatural wore socks, surely this bundle would be abducted first. Comfortable, soft, and moisture-wicking, these Merino knits might not trigger a response from the Men in Black, but they will protect your feet with durability that transcends time and space.

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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