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1474 men's the standard mid-calf lifestyle sock in color medium gray with black darn tough signature on forefoot
Man standing barefoot wearing The Standard Mid-Calf Lightweight Lifestyle Sock in Black
Man wearing The Standard Mid-Calf Lightweight Lifestyle Sock in Black, with back foot in a shoe as well
Man sitting on a wooden bench, putting on boots, wearing The Standard Mid-Calf Lightweight Lifestyle Sock in Medium Gray
Man sitting on a wooden bench in his house wearing The Standard Mid-Calf Lightweight Lifestyle Sock in Medium Gray
1474 men's the standard mid-calf lifestyle sock in color black with white darn tough signature on forefoot
1474 men's the standard mid-calf lifestyle sock in color charcoal with light gray darn tough signature on forefoot
1474 men's the standard mid-calf lifestyle sock in color navy with light gray darn tugh signature on forefoot
1474 men's the standard mid-calf lifestyle sock in color charcoal with light gray darn tough signature on forefoot
1474 men's the standard mid-calf lifestyle sock in color medium gray with black darn tough signature on forefoot
Man standing barefoot wearing The Standard Mid-Calf Lightweight Lifestyle Sock in Black
Man wearing The Standard Mid-Calf Lightweight Lifestyle Sock in Black, with back foot in a shoe as well
Man sitting on a wooden bench, putting on boots, wearing The Standard Mid-Calf Lightweight Lifestyle Sock in Medium Gray
Man sitting on a wooden bench in his house wearing The Standard Mid-Calf Lightweight Lifestyle Sock in Medium Gray
1474 men's the standard mid-calf lifestyle sock in color black with white darn tough signature on forefoot
1474 men's the standard mid-calf lifestyle sock in color charcoal with light gray darn tough signature on forefoot
1474 men's the standard mid-calf lifestyle sock in color navy with light gray darn tugh signature on forefoot
1474 men's the standard mid-calf lifestyle sock in color charcoal with light gray darn tough signature on forefoot

Men's The Standard Mid-Calf Cushioned Lightweight Lifestyle Socks

$27.00
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Cushioning doesn’t always come standard in mid-calf socks—but here it does. Driven by performance and your insatiable desire to dress handsomely, this Lightweight sock deserves a place in every man’s wardrobe. Classy, comfy, and versatile, The Standard Mid-Calf is all that and a bag of knits.

Height: Mid-Calf
Weight: Lightweight
Pair with: Sneakers, dress shoes, oxford shoes
Style Number: 1474
  • Men's mid calf socks average 12 in. from heel to cuff - expect them to rise about 9 in. above a casual sneaker.
  • A performance fit means no slipping, no bunching, no excuses. These everyday socks are all business.
  • Silky soft Merino Wool is a natural choice for breathable, long-wearing comfort and effortless style.
  • Lightweight yarns create socks so smooth and comfortable you'll want to wear them all day, and the next.
  • Arch support designed to gently hug the foot and keep the socks comfortably in place.
  • We close every toe seam using our True Seamless™ Toe technology for an ultra smooth, undetectable feel.
  • The “still” in Still Made in Vermont, USA is personal. We knit all our socks at our VT-based Mills using the highest quality yarns, sourced from around the globe.
  • Unconditionally Guaranteed for Life - if these aren’t the longest lasting socks you’ve ever owned, return them for another pair.
Cushion
These mid calf socks mix business and pleasure; featuring our versatile terry loop cushioning under the foot and below the ankle. Over-the-calf cushion map showing cushioning underfoot

Machine wash in cold water on gentle cycle with socks inside-out. Do not bleach. Tumble dry on low or hang dry. Do not dry clean. You can learn more about how to wash merino wool socks here.

Materials: 46% Merino Wool, 47% Nylon, 7% Lycra Spandex 46% Merino Wool, 47% Nylon, 7% Lycra Spandex 46% Merino Wool, 47% Nylon, 7% Lycra Spandex 46% Merino Wool, 47% Nylon, 7% Lycra Spandex 46% Merino Wool, 47% Nylon, 7% Lycra Spandex 46% Merino Wool, 47% Nylon, 7% Lycra Spandex 46% Merino Wool, 47% Nylon, 7% Lycra Spandex 46% Merino Wool, 47% Nylon, 7% Lycra Spandex 46% Merino Wool, 47% Nylon, 7% Lycra Spandex 46% Merino Wool, 47% Nylon, 7% Lycra Spandex 46% Merino Wool, 47% Nylon, 7% Lycra Spandex 46% Merino Wool, 47% Nylon, 7% Lycra Spandex 46% Merino Wool, 47% Nylon, 7% Lycra Spandex 46% Merino Wool, 47% Nylon, 7% Lycra Spandex
*Fiber percentages of socks may vary slightly.
Model wearing the women's blossom crew lifestyle sock in seafoam

All-Day Merino Wool Comfort

To say we knit with the finest yarns is both a statement of quality and comfort. Merino Wool yarn is indeed a fine yarn – thin, silky, nothing like rag wool. For our more casual socks and dress socks, we knit using our thinnest Merino with a watchful eye over a performance fit. This means our lifestyle socks are sublimely smooth and wrap your foot, truly seamlessly, without bunching or slipping. Add wool’s ability to stay dry, resist odor, and regulate temperature, and you have all-day comfort. At least.

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Unconditionally Guaranteed for Life

Socks knit with uncompromised comfort, durability, and fit.
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Overall rating: 4.7578616 / 5 from 318 reviews.

AI Generated Review Summary

These mid-calf socks offer excellent comfort and cushioning, with a perfect fit and lightweight design. Customers appreciate their quality and versatility for various activities, though opinions on size vary.

Summary topics

  • Comfort (3%): Customers expressed appreciation for the perfect fit and comfort of the socks, with multiple reviews mentioning their comfort.
  • Cushioning (5%): Customers appreciated the strong and well-cushioned sock for all-day, year-round wear.
  • Feel (4%): It was highlighted by customers that the socks have a great feel and fit well in various outdoor activities.
  • Height (4%): Customers raved about the perfect height of the product, mentioning it multiple times in their reviews.
  • Quality (6%): It was observed by customers that the socks have excellent quality and are very comfortable to wear.

Review topics: [size, fit, length, support, weight, colors, material, legs, design, quality, look, service, feel, comfort, height, socks, warmth, thickness, threads, cushion, results, construction, feet, pair, warranty, buy, stay, choice, calves, version].

Review highlights

  • "Perfect fit, cushion, strength, fit, and height, and we WILL buy again." — Sharon M.
  • "Perfect everyday socks, fit, quality and comfort." — Den O.
  • "Fantastic quality, fit, and comfort!" — BRIAN L.

Reviews

Perfect for Roper Boots—even in 100-Degree Weather

"I purchased these socks to wear with my roper boots. I had tried several other pairs from Amazon and a few boot manufacturers, and while they were okay, I was sold as soon as I tried these. My normal shoe size is 7½, but I ordered a medium instead of a small, and the size and fit were perfect. To my surprise, even in 100-degree weather, my feet stay cool and dry inside my roper boots. I have learned that wool socks are definitely the way to go with leather boots especially in hot weather  because they manage moisture so much better than regular socks. I was so happy with them that I ended up ordering more pairs."

— Randy S. (5/5)

My husband says these socks

"My husband says these socks are PERFECT. Comfortable, never too hot or cold and they stay up. I appreciate that they never stink! Darn Tough is the BEST. A beautiful product from a beautiful state, Vermont!"

— Karen M. (5/5)

Glad to find this sock brand

"Purchased these socks not knowing what to expect. All of the socks that came in are comfortable, and each sock is mission dependent. Highly recommend this company to replace your current socks. Lifetime warranty also, who can beat that?"

— Dustin M. (5/5)

Old favorite

"I have worn Darn tough almost exclusively for the past six years. This is my favorite. The extra cushion is great and fit perfectly for all day comfort. These replace some well loved socks. It’s nice to have a new pair in perfect condition."

— David M. (5/5)

Great feeling best all day

"Great feeling best all day comfort & the quality of the socks are great highly recommend i have bou around 20 pairs of socks ."

— Paul D. (5/5)

Much better than the "other" brand

"I wore another well known brand of wool socks for years until I found Darn Tough. Much better construction and fabric and I can still find the style and colors I prefer. Thank you for still having a plain color sock, I am tired of multicolor and just plain weird designs of socks (OK, I am of another generation). Darn tough give better support and retains shape and color quite well after multiple washings."

— Floyd M. (5/5)

Awesome socks for everyday use

"I have some Darn Tough mid- and heavier weight socks, so I decided to try these standard lightweight socks for everyday use. I’ve worn them with Chelsea boots, sneakers, and just general everyday shoes, and the fit is perfect. They feel great, offering just the right amount of warmth and cushioning on the bottom and heel area. The height is great, since I don’t like my socks too short when I’m wearing jeans or pants. I’d always worn cotton until I experienced Darn Tough’s wool blend, and now there’s just no going back. I’ve been slowly replacing everything with various types of DT socks! Treat yourself. They are worth it!!"

— Daniel M. (5/5)

Best sock I ever purchased!

"Absolutely the best sock I have ever purchased. They will shrink so I would go up a size. I bought these for work inside so the warmth wasn't a factor. I can tell you that they stick by their guarantee. I know this because after they shrank I sent them in for a larger size and the sent another pair right away. I bought these for the odor control and I must tell you that no other sock performs as well as these did in that department. Great sock that fits well and doesn't hold odor at all after a long day. Don't think about it, just buy a pair and never look back."

— Michael S. (5/5)

Great socks for formal wear.

"Got these to wear in more formal settings, and they're perfect. Super comfortable, looks great, and it doesn't slide down my leg throughout day. It's a bonus that I don't have to wash them as often!"

— Alex C. (5/5)

Perfect- But more colors and full calf!

"These socks are perfect. The only things that would improve them is more color options (burgundy, cream, olive, brown) and a full calf version! Wish they were more merino and less nylon, but I assume that's what makes them so darn tough, and they're right that these just refuse to take on odor!"

— Barrett S. (5/5)

Q&A

What is your suggestion for choosing a size if you are in between sizes. For example, a man who wears some 9.5 or 10 boots. Should I order the med or large?
We would recommend sizing up to large for Lightweight or Ultra-Lightweight socks, and if you have a wider fit. Otherwise, for Midweight and Heavyweight, we would recommend sticking with Medium!
The pictures shown appear to be different styles from each other (even different locations of the logo). Is this the difference between cushion and no cushion? Specifically, I’m interested in the far right picture which appears to be a more dressy sock in black. How do I order that one?
Hi Craig, these are some of our most popular dress socks and should be just what you are looking for! There have been some slight changes to the style, and it looks like there might be some older photos. We'll get the web team on it! We know it can be tricky to shop for socks online so we got you covered with free return shipping for exchanges or returns for 90 days on all orders placed on our website, just in case!
I desire to purchase a pair (or two) of your socks and am wondering about shrinkage. I wear size 12 shoe. Should I get Large or X-large? Also, I expect to be visiting Littleton, NH in a few weeks. Is there a store in the area which carries a good selection of socks? Thank you for your assistance.
Hi Joe, Thanks for reaching out! We've sent you a direct follow up to your email address. Please don't hesitate to reach out with any further questions! Aoife aokelly@darntough.com Darn Tough Customer Service 877-DARNTUFF
Washing instructions
Machine wash in warm water on gentle cycle with socks inside-out. Do not bleach. Tumble dry on low. Do not dry clean. Please feel free to reach out to us with any other questions! Darn Tough Vermont 877-327-6883 support@darntough.com
Do you have this in a midweight socks
We sure do! https://darntough.com/collections/tactical-socks/products/unisex-merino-wool-t4021-tactical-boot-midweight-tactical-socks?variant=37874253332666 It's the T4021 Tactical Boot Midweight With Cushion. Please reach out to us if you have any questions! Darn Tough Vermont 877-327-6883 support@darntough.com
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