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Hiker crossing a stream wearing long lasting socks from Darn Tough Vermont
Durability · Sock 101 ·
How Long Do Socks Last? Understanding Sock Lifespan
by Darn Tough Vermont
How long do socks last? It’s a stumper of a question, since there are so many variables that go into their lifespan. Online, the most common answer is three to six months. If you’re thinking “geeze, that’s not very long,” likely you own a pair of Darn Tough socks.
Ultrarunner seated pulling on well-worn darn tough socks, the most durable socks
Durability · Lifetime Guarantee ·
Making the Most Durable Socks
by Darn Tough Vermont

At Darn Tough, we back every sock with our Unconditional Lifetime Guarantee: if our socks aren’t the most comfortable, durable, and best fitting socks, you can return them for another pair. Durability sits in the center of that promise. But what makes Darn Tough socks so… tough?

Darn Tough employees packaging up a our socks guaranteed for life, no strings attached
Durability · How-to · Lifetime Guarantee ·
How to Guarantee a Sock for Life (Unconditionally)
by Darn Tough Vermont
We get a decent stream of mail and comments asking how can we possibly offer an Unconditionally Lifetime Guarantee on our socks. So, let’s get right into the how and why behind making socks with a lifetime warranty.