lesovikLoving the socks! Hoping MD can bring in other brands of similar quality. Active individuals require quality foot protection, period. I cannot believe how many people I see on the trails still lacing up with socks from the dollar bin a KMart. Their feet must be close to gangrene by the end of their hike / activity.
I started wearing only smartwool for literally everything 20 years ago, and can never go back to cheap blends, "dress socks" or especially cr*ppy cotton (ugh). Since the market started expanding I have been very happy bringing misc merino & advanced "active" offerings (including Darn Tough) into the mix over the past few years. DT socks are fantastic! I usually burn through a couple pair of ski socks in a season or 2 and my DT's still look like the day I purchased them after 150+ days. At these prices they are worth the "boring" drop.