The Darn Tough Style 1466 Hiker Midweight Micro Crew in Black is a fine-gauge merino wool sock with mid-level cushion density under the foot. The knit density is set to keep the sock warm and supportive without filling up a boot, and True Seamless toe construction eliminates the usual toe seam that causes blisters on long hikes.
Micro crew height clears the top of most hiking boots without the bulk of a full crew, and the 63% merino wool / 35% nylon / 2% Lycra blend wicks moisture, resists odor through multi-day trips, and regulates temperature across seasons. Black blends under most pants, which is why this colorway tends to get picked for travel and multi-use wear.
Darn Tough still knits every pair at their family-owned mill in Northfield, Vermont. The lifetime guarantee applies — wear them out, send them back, get a new pair.
