Darn Tough Vermont Men's Hiker Boot Midweight Full Cushion Socks

Darn Tough guarantees these socks for life. If they wear out, tear or develop a hole, the company replaces them, no questions asked and no conditions. That’s an unusual promise for a sock, and it makes them a sneaky good answer for the dad who says he doesn’t need anything. He does need socks. He just doesn’t want to shop for them again.

Every pair is knit in Northfield, Vermont, from 66% merino wool, 32% nylon and 2% Lycra spandex. This model is a midweight boot sock that sits mid-calf, with dense cushioning through the entire sock and a seam fused so smoothly it’s meant to be undetectable. Merino wicks sweat away from skin and dries fast, which keeps feet cooler in summer, warmer in winter and a lot less stinky.

They’re built for hiking boots, and they make just as much sense for the dad who spends Saturday on his feet in the garage or wears work boots all week.

The catch: it’s a lot to pay for one pair of socks, and you’ll need his size, which runs from small to XX-large. A full cushion boot sock is also too thick for dress shoes, so these are for boots and weekends.