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Join the Sock Lab

Technicians Wanted

We have yet to produce our best sock. But with your help, we know we can get closer. Apply today, and we‘ll see you in the lab.

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Quest for Perfection

Our mission to knit the world’s toughest socks doesn’t happen without persistent innovation. Which is why we’re calling on you to help us knit the perfect pair.

How It Works

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Tell us about yourself and how you put your socks to work — whether that’s on the trail, on the job, or at home.

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Give Feedback

Your honest feedback is important. Tell us what you like — or don’t like — and we’ll use that info to make our socks better.

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We Update

Your insights go straight to our Mill in Vermont, where our product team will make tweaks based on your needs and wants.

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We Are the Mill

Our Mills in Vermont are our secret weapon. Because we own the process, we can take your feedback and turn it into action fast. No waiting or deliberation. Just better socks—tested and perfected in Vermont.

See You in the Lab

At Darn Tough, we make one thing. And with your help, we know can make it better.

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FAQs

You’ll get the opportunity to provide feedback on new styles, colors, and patterns. Not to mention, the chance to help shape the future of Darn Tough.

Absolutely. The more lab techs we have, the tougher our socks get. Feel free to share the invitation with friends, family, or anyone else you deem worthy.

We’ll reach out to you with a brief questionnaire asking what you think about our socks. Participants will also receive surveys once a month to give on-going feedback.

Though it's unlikely, some of you might. But don't let that discourage you. We also offer perks like loyalty points for answering surveys and entries into sock raffles.