The Darn Tough Men’s Kelso Micro Crew Lightweight Cushion Sock (Style 1973) in Gray is a men’s hike/trek sock with a lightweight cushion layer along the base of the foot — gentle underfoot comfort for day hikes and approach miles without bulking up the fit inside a low-cut hiker. The micro-crew shaft peeks just above the top of a hiking shoe, keeping debris out without riding up the calf. True Seamless toe construction closes the front of the sock smoothly so there’s no seam rubbing across long trail days.
The merino wool, nylon, and Lycra spandex knit lets the merino handle moisture wicking and temperature regulation across cold morning starts and warm afternoon climbs — the kind of swing that overheats synthetic-only socks and soaks cotton. The nylon percentage keeps the sock durable against trail-mile wear, and the spandex keeps the cuff tight around the calf. Gray is the neutral workhorse hiking colorway.
Darn Tough knits every pair in Northfield, Vermont and replaces any pair that wears, tears, or develops holes under its lifetime guarantee.
