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Limited Edition
1991 men's light hiker Quarter sock in aqua featuring a dark heel/toe with light teal body and green stripe along foot and heel
Limited Edition
1991 light hiker Quarter in white featuring a taupe heel/toe with white body and gold stripe on foot to ankle
Limited Edition
2 pairs of lightweight quarter hikers 1 men's in aqua 1 women's in oat milk laying on orange sleeping bag
Limited Edition
men's lightweight quarter hiker in aqua on an orange sleeping bag with waterbottle
1991 men's light hiker Quarter sock in aqua featuring a dark heel/toe with light teal body and green stripe along foot and heel
1991 light hiker Quarter in white featuring a taupe heel/toe with white body and gold stripe on foot to ankle
2 pairs of lightweight quarter hikers 1 men's in aqua 1 women's in oat milk laying on orange sleeping bag
men's lightweight quarter hiker in aqua on an orange sleeping bag with waterbottle

Men's Limited Edition Light Hiker Quarter Lightweight Hiking Socks

$22.00
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Legendary Darn Tough construction built for when equipment failure is not an option. We’ve paired the bombproof durability and lightweight feel of our Light Hiker quarter sock with an exclusive, limited edition color — a rare look for a sock that’s built to go the distance.

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Height: Quarter
Weight: Lightweight
Pair with: Hiking shoes, trail runners, hiking sandals
Style Number: 1991
  • Men's 1/4 socks average 5.5 in. from heel to cuff - expect them to show about 3 in. above a low hiking shoe.
  • A performance fit means no slipping, no bunching, no blisters for peak hiking comfort.
  • Merino Wool is at home on the trail, naturally moving moisture to keep feet fresh and dry in all weather.
  • Lightweight socks breathe naturally and deliver flexible, all-day comfort for summer hiking.
  • Light Hiker socks have cushioning underfoot, atop the ankle, and up the Achilles to keep feet comfortable for miles and miles.
  • 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 - we can't imagine it any other way.
  • Unconditionally Guaranteed for Life - if these aren’t the longest lasting socks you’ve ever owned, return them for another pair.
Cushion
These hiking 1/4 socks feature soft terry loops underfoot and targeted protection over the ankle and Achilles - our most popular cushion style. Quarter Sock cushion map showing cushion 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: 52% Nylon 44% Merino Wool 4% Lycra Spandex 52% Nylon 44% Merino Wool 4% Lycra Spandex 52% Nylon 44% Merino Wool 4% Lycra Spandex 52% Nylon 44% Merino Wool 4% Lycra Spandex 52% Nylon 44% Merino Wool 4% Lycra Spandex 52% Nylon 44% Merino Wool 4% Lycra Spandex
*Fiber percentages of socks may vary slightly.
Feet wearing durable hiking socks by a fire with a durability hammer symbol overlaid

Unrivaled Durability

We make one thing, and we make it better than anyone else – ask any thru hiker and you will likely hear the same. In order to unconditionally guarantee a hiking sock for life, it must be durable. It must maintain its comfort, and it has to fit for miles upon miles on-trail. The socks that do return through warranty inform how we can improve. And we do. Our guarantee is a promise to you, but it’s a standard for us. We have yet to produce our best sock, but we get better with every step.

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Unconditionally Guaranteed for Life

Socks knit with uncompromised comfort, durability, and fit.
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Overall rating: 4.8690968 / 5 from 1207 reviews.

AI Generated Review Summary

These Men's Limited Edition Light Hiker Quarter Lightweight Hiking Socks are praised for their comfort, durability, and fit. Customers appreciate the perfect height, cushioning, and feel, making them ideal for long hikes. The socks are also lightweight and come with a lifetime warranty.

Summary topics

  • Cushion (5%): Customers loved the cushioning of these socks, finding it comfortable and perfect for hiking in southern heat and humidity.
  • Hiking (4%): Customers keep praising the 1/4 lightweight hikers for being super comfortable for long hikes and stand up to the high daily miles.
  • Fit (12%): Customers appreciated the fit of these socks, with many describing it as "perfect" or "great."
  • Warranty (5%): It was observed by customers that the Darn Tough warranty is amazing and stands behind it for a lifetime.
  • Height (4%): Customers raved about the perfect height of these socks, which are comfortable and suitable for various activities.

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Review highlights

  • "Same Darn Tough fit and comfort and amazing warranty." — Paul P.
  • "The fit and feel are great and the lack of fabric (quarter length) is perfect for warmer temps." — Jason C.
  • "Great socks perfect weight fit well live these" — Marc E.

Reviews

These socks hit the spot

"These socks hit the spot as I hit my hiking spots with my canine companion Shadow. I have washed them twice and they are still comfy and keeping my dry. Worth the price because you won't want to buy anything else. They are just darn great socks. I will be getting my winter pair soon."

— Shawn S. (5/5)

The socks are exactly what

"The socks are exactly what I wanted. Good for warmer weather. Like all Darn Tough socks I've had, they are the best fitting and longest lasting by far. I am reluctant to take advantage of the Lifetime warranty because socks should wear out. However, in the rare occasions where it seemed that failure was possibly a flaw in the material that caused premature problems, Darn tough has been great at issuing replacements."

— GEORGE R. (5/5)

Best lightweight everyday sock available,

"Best lightweight everyday sock available, very comfortable, just the right height, perfect fit, durable sock material, perfectly shaped toe box design."

— Stephanie K. (5/5)

Awesome!

"Darn tough are the best socks i've ever owned. Cool in summer. Warm in winter. High quality. Great fabric. Comfortable. Total grand slam."

— Parker C. (5/5)

Really fond of the hiker

"Really fond of the hiker line, personally find them to be generally the all around best on the Darn Tough line. The merino wool benefits are great and the size range happen to fit my feet perfectly (in other merino wool brands, I tend to fit right in between sizes which is annoying), but that might not apply to everyone."

— Julian L. (5/5)

Been wearing only Darn Tough

"Been wearing only Darn Tough socks for years. The only socks in my drawer. These new socks fit and feel great. And can’t beat the lifetime warranty."

— David L. (5/5)

Durable comfort

"I switched all my socks to darn tough socks. They are worth every penny. From the durability to all day comfort they are now my go to brand. I’ve used all the variations from the gym socks to thick winter wear and hunting boot socks. They by far out perform any brand that I have tried. You can’t go wrong with your purchase."

— Kyle F. (5/5)

Unbelievable Socks!

"Just finished a 20 mile Mammoth March event in these through some portions of water and mud and high humidity. These socks were awesome! I had a couple of pair with me and changed about half way through. Never had a hint of a blister or hot spots at all. I’ll be upgrading all of my running and hiking socks to Darn Tough. Fellow hikers were also talking out how good they are, to the point that others said they were going to order some. Clearly superior to anything else out there."

— Indy T. (5/5)

These are the perfect summertime

"These are the perfect summertime socks for me. Very comfortable, never get stretched out. Got a hole in one after a couple years and got them replaced for free. I will only buy Darn Tough socks from now on."

— Thomas A. (5/5)

Summer Socks

"I knew the color would make my wife envious (ha ha). As always, these socks are a great fit this hotter time of year and they are a great comfort to my hard working feet!"

— Howard D. (5/5)

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