The Darn Tough Men's Midweight Boot Hiking Sock with Cushion (Style 1403) has earned its reputation the hard way — on thousands of miles of trail, in every condition, on every terrain. A legend of the thru-hiking community, this merino wool boot sock delivers full cushioning where you need it most, active blister prevention through its seamless construction and precise fit, and the natural temperature regulation of fine merino that keeps feet comfortable from cold morning starts to midday heat. Backed by Darn Tough's unconditional lifetime guarantee, it's the last hiking sock you'll ever need to buy.
Why the Thru-Hiking Community Trusts Darn Tough
Thru-hikers are the most demanding sock testers on earth. They put in 20+ mile days for months at a time, in wet conditions, with heavy packs, and they can't afford a sock that fails 500 miles from a trailhead. The Darn Tough Midweight Boot Hiker has become the go-to choice for PCT, AT, and CDT hikers for one simple reason: it holds up. The dense merino knit resists the pilling and thinning that kills cheaper socks after a few hundred miles, the cushioning stays lofted wash after wash, and the fit stays true to size without the stretching and bunching that causes hot spots on long days.
Midweight cushioning is the sweet spot for most hiking applications — substantial enough to absorb impact on rocky terrain and long descents, light enough to fit comfortably in a well-fitted hiking boot without creating pressure points. The boot height keeps the sock anchored above the boot collar, preventing the slipping and bunching that causes blisters on the back of the heel and ankle.
Darn Tough Men's Midweight Boot Hiking Sock – Features
- Fine merino wool construction — naturally temperature-regulating, moisture-wicking, and odor-resistant through multi-day use
- Midweight full cushion — impact absorption on rocky terrain and long descents without excess bulk in the boot
- Boot height — sits above the boot collar to prevent slipping, bunching, and heel blisters
- True seamless construction — no irritating toe seams to cause hot spots on high-mileage days
- Precision fit — holds its shape through hundreds of miles and washes without stretching or bunching
- Machine washable — merino that holds up to regular washing without shrinking or felting
- Unconditional lifetime guarantee — Darn Tough replaces worn-out socks, no questions asked
- Available in Lime — sizes Small through XX-Large
Darn Tough Men's Midweight Boot Hiking Sock Specs
- Style Number: 1403
- Height: Boot
- Weight: Midweight
- Cushion: Full cushion
- Color: Lime
- Sizes: Small, Medium, Large, X-Large, XX-Large
- Best for: Day hiking, backpacking, thru-hiking, trail running in boots, all-season hiking
- Pairs with: Hiking boots, backpacking boots, walking boots
- Guarantee: Unconditional lifetime guarantee — Darn Tough replaces worn-out socks at no charge