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New Darn Tough Socks – Made in Vermont © Dianna Huff

I first heard about Darn Tough from a piece the Alliance for American Manufacturing did on the company in 2015 — which was right around the time I made my commitment to buy Made in USA.

Of course, I bought several pair. I remember being a little shocked at what they cost. Previous to my commitment to buy Made in USA, I’d boogie on over to the local TJMaxx and buy whatever they had on the rack.

While adding the new socks to my sock drawer and moving things around, I realized I already owned a pair of Darn Tough hiking socks, which I had purchased ca. 2014, when I was hiking the White Mountains. I still wear them for summer walks with Rocky. As you can see, they’ve held up quite well for being well over 10 years old!

My original pair of Darn Tough hiking socks – ca. 2014 © Dianna Huff

I continue to buy and wear Darn Tough socks because I love the colors, patterns, and styles — including summer weight, athletic (for the gym), and heavy cushioned ones for winter, when I walk my dog Rocky. (I trade off with Smart Wool socks, also Made in the USA.)

If a sock gets a hole, you can send the pair back using Darn Tough’s Warranty page and then receive a credit for new socks. I’ve had only one pair wear out — even with constant use — and did use their Warranty. They do honor their commitment!

The socks are made in Vermont using “yarns from America and around the globe.” You can order online or purchase at local retail stores. I do both — depending on what’s in stock at my local shoe store.

Updated: January 19, 2025

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Links

Darn Tough Socks Make a Great Made in America Stocking Stuffer — by Jeffrey Bonior, Alliance for American Manufacturing blog

Darn Tough Socks — The company’s website; read how they made Northfield, VT the sock capital of the world.

The company’s warranty page — Follow the instructions for sending in your worn out Darn Tough socks.

Smartwool® — Sock line made in USA of imported materials. They make great socks as well.

Full Disclosure

I’m not paid nor asked to write about products or the companies that make them. All links in this piece are FREE — meaning, they’re not sponsored or paid for. I buy products, use them, and if I like them, I tell everyone about them.

I do this because my mission is to keep manufacturing jobs stateside. This mission is my way of giving back. We like to think a “small” choice, such as buying socks made by American workers, won’t make a difference. It does.