We’re in peak summer activity time, with camping trips, fitness #goals, playdates, sports and vacations filling up the days and weekends. With all that running around, you want to be sure you’re ...

First-time hikers love this "not too thick, not too thin" pair.

You're currently following this author! Want to unfollow? Unsubscribe via the link in your email. My approach to footwear has always been far more about form than function: cute shoes, crisp white ...

Buying premium wool socks isn’t exactly the best-kept secret. Many brands offer some version of a wool sock that promises superior comfort, a cozy and snug fit, and reliable durability. But only one ...

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When I first sauntered into my local outdoor store to purchase a pair of hiking-specific socks, I balked at the price tag. “How can something so simple as a pair of foot sleeves cost over 20 dollars?” ...

The Darn Tough Merino Wool Full Cushion socks are our top pick for the best hiking socks and wool socks for their durability and versatility through the seasons and activities. Smartwool Mountaineer ...

If you’re sick of holey socks, toes that show through or heels without cushioning, we found what might be the last pair of socks you ever buy in your lifetime. Darn Tough Vermont makes tough socks — ...

NORTHFIELD, VT - "Even at home I know people are thinking about socks," Ric Cabot says without a hint of irony. Cabot, president and CEO of Darn Tough Vermont, is sitting in the small, unpretentious ...

When I first set out to find the best wool socks, I expected the eventual winners to be an upgrade over my old rotation of cheap cotton socks. That was indeed the case, but I underestimated how ...