Yeah, I’d say sock wear and tear is very variable, depending on the the person and their work and Life activities.

Some people, depending on the climate they live in, might get through a few months with no socks at all :).

Bought mine in 2007 and it’s still going strong. Great razor.

Good advice. I also think there's a local store I can send them in, but not sure how much of a hassle that will be. Like if I have to drive to a store twice, might be easier to just send them in.

Is "darning" a typo for "patching"?

I do a fair bit of athletics and normally the heel is the first to go, but the front part of the sock is close to done too. Very stretched and worn. I wouldn't want to patch that.

To maximize savings of the darn tough warranty, once they start wearing out do not send mail the warn out pairs individually. Instead wait for several pairs to wear out and combine to save on shipping.

I did have to go up a size. I wear a size 12 shoe and I needed the 12.5-14 sock. My feet are also wide I think and the socks are a bit snug but still comfortable for me.

I'm pretty sure Darn Tough has a lifetime guarantee, so even if they wear out through normal use, it'll get replaced

I think mine are similar, I could never wear Nike shoes as they were too narrow for my feet. I had to go up a size and they fit ok but I definitely see your point.

>If you wear out your socks with use over 5-10 years it is, IMO, a bit of an overreach to expect a free replacement.

But.. that's the appeal. Assuming the company still exists they have a pretty clear replacement policy as long as they're not missing or an animal doesn't destroy them. Sure, a shipping fee but I think local stores will send them in(from what I've read).

Run ~5 miles about 4x a week and play a bunch of tennis. Also, might just be an issue with the sock design. The heel would often stretch out and mostly break there.

I kept most in storage and would just take out a pack at a time when I was running low.

I'm just stuck on the idea of having a bunch of drawers full of 102 socks. How big is your closet?

It's like you're the dude from a middle school math problem haha

How do you go through socks so quickly?

Side thought: Does darning nullify warranties?

Personally?

I think I get a max of five wears, BUT not consecutive days. In theory, I need two pair as I wash weekly. But I rotate five pairs. I look at this knowledge as a travel/packing cheat.

I do have two thicker just for hiking socks, and a few cotton “fanciful” socks I’ve kept for things like deep moisturizing my feet (wool drinks the lotion faster than my skin. I’ve had to line my wool buff, too) My exercise socks are a couple that look disreputable and I wear them for an hour, max, and hand wash after use. Two because they aren’t fully dry, something I could live with in sandals, but not closed shoes.

From my experience with Darn Tough athletic socks it will be more than 16 in the bin unfortunately. Their thick hiking socks last forever for me but their athletic socks get holes regularly. They do replace them but you pay to return & it’s kind of just annoying.

I’ve actually moved away from Darn Tough for athletic socks because they last about the same as cheap socks for me. Maybe I’m doing something wrong & others have a different experience but I’ve been very underwhelmed with my DT athletic sock trials.

Can we please be real here for a moment - socks are *never* BIFL. Under any "normal" use textiles will wear.

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That you can send them back and get a replacement is sort of besides the point. It is not realistic to expect that socks will last forever. Even high quality socks will wear out, and this is really a "normal wear and tear" situation. More expensive socks will last longer, but they may not be a financial advantage if you compare them to the replacement costs of the cheap socks over time. There is a lot to be said, of course, of generating less waste and many good reasons to do that.

If you wear out your socks with use over 5-10 years it is, IMO, a bit of an overreach to expect a free replacement. The product has fulfilled its performance expectations at that point.

Thank you for replying! Btw what is the brand name of the lab sonicator so I can buy it?

Industrial or lab grade sonicators are what you're looking for. The jewelry cleaners are essentially toys. Get yourself a good sonicator with programmable heat for less than 100 USD and it'll not only clean your mouth pieces but is also an all-around great tool for around the house.

I've tried to do BIFL socks several times, and none of them fit me. I've got fat feet, and all of the brands are so damn tight.

What’s the part number of the k&n filter?

That’s how the My Pillow Guy got started.

Do it better, Sock Guy.

Darn Tough have too much cotton for me and they feel too tight at the largest size. I wear a 12w.

Smartwool is all wear now. Comfy and stops foot odor like magic and dries quickly. Cotton does the opposite.

That sounds great, tbh! As a teacher, I think I'll look into this.

Darn tough requires you to return them on your dime, although some retailers like REI will allow you to exchange on site. Cloudline is another great brand to consider that offers a true hassle free lifetime warranty. Fill out an the online form and wait for your replacements (no returning). They are US made and they offer discounts to military, teachers, and more. They send me 20-25% off discounts via email frequently as well.