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1480 men's the standard mid-calf lifestyle sock in color charcoal with white darn tough signature on forefoot
1480 men's the standard mid-calf lifestyle sock in color black with white darn tough signature on forefoot
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
Man standing facing to the right wearing The Standard Mid-Calf Lightweight Lifestyle Sock in Black, with back foot in a shoe as well
1480 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
1480 men's the standard mid-calf lifestyle sock in color navy with ligth gray darn tough signature on forefoot
1480 men's the standard mid-calf lifestyle sock in color charcoal with white darn tough signature on forefoot
1480 men's the standard mid-calf lifestyle sock in color black with white darn tough signature on forefoot
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
Man standing facing to the right wearing The Standard Mid-Calf Lightweight Lifestyle Sock in Black, with back foot in a shoe as well
1480 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
1480 men's the standard mid-calf lifestyle sock in color navy with ligth gray darn tough signature on forefoot

Men's The Standard Mid-Calf Lightweight Lifestyle Socks

$26.00
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We recently rewrote the script for Men’s formalwear—and now it’s The Standard. Long, tall, and moisture-wicking, this Lightweight Mid-Calf leaves nothing to chance for sweaty feet. No cushion underfoot adds breathability and helps this sock fit better for every lifestyle.

Height: Mid-Calf
Weight: Lightweight
Pair with: Sneakers, dress shoes, oxford shoes
Style Number: 1480
  • 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.
No Cushion
These Lifestyle socks with no cushion offer a light, soft feel and work as daily-use casual or dress socks. Over the Calf sock cushion map showing no cushion

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: 55% Merino Wool, 42% Nylon, 3% Lycra Spandex 55% Merino Wool, 42% Nylon, 3% Lycra Spandex 55% Merino Wool, 42% Nylon, 3% Lycra Spandex 55% Merino Wool, 42% Nylon, 3% Lycra Spandex 55% Merino Wool, 42% Nylon, 3% Lycra Spandex 55% Merino Wool, 42% Nylon, 3% Lycra Spandex 55% Merino Wool, 42% Nylon, 3% Lycra Spandex 55% Merino Wool, 42% Nylon, 3% Lycra Spandex 55% Merino Wool, 42% Nylon, 3% Lycra Spandex 55% Merino Wool, 42% Nylon, 3% Lycra Spandex 55% Merino Wool, 42% Nylon, 3% Lycra Spandex 55% Merino Wool, 42% Nylon, 3% Lycra Spandex 55% Merino Wool, 42% Nylon, 3% Lycra Spandex 55% Merino Wool, 42% Nylon, 3% 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: 4.648148 / 5 from 108 reviews.

AI Generated Review Summary

These lightweight mid-calf socks are praised for their excellent fit, comfortable feel, and perfect height. Customers appreciate the moisture-wicking material and the lack of cushion for added breathability.

Summary topics

  • Comfort: 10%
  • Cushion: 7%
  • Height: 7%
  • Fit: 13%

Review topics: ["size","fit","weight","service","colors","quality","look","socks","feel","style","height","feet","cushion","pair","work","buy","odor","calves","need","stay","guarantee","warranty","wear"].

Review highlights

  • "Fits perfect and no cushion is great for what I need." — Michael H.
  • "Everyday no cushion are my favorite socks." — Sean G.
  • "Still very new, but looks good, fits well." — John R.

Reviews

Tight in the calf

"I only wear darn tough socks! For myself, I need more calf room. The socks are too tight in that area and it cuts off the circulation. So I cannot pull them up whin I wear boots. All other aspects of the socks are great."

— Breck K. (4/5)

Great Fitting Darn Tough dress socks!! Lifetime Warranty

"I recently picked up a few pairs of Darn Tough Vermont men’s dress socks, and they’ve completely exceeded my expectations. The fit is spot-on—snug without being tight—and they stay in place all day without slipping. The merino wool blend is incredibly comfortable, breathable, and surprisingly durable for a dress sock. Even after long days on my feet, they still feel great. Add in their lifetime guarantee, and these are easily some of the best dress socks I’ve ever owned."

— Dan H. (5/5)

Perfect Every Day Socks!

"Replaced my old cotton socks that were bulky and only lasted a year with a pair of Darn Tough merino wool mid-calf socks and will never look back. They fit perfectly, feel great and last for days before washing as they don't retain foot odor. I chose a large based on the sizing chart which was an ideal size for me. Will buy a few more then recycle the cotton socks as cleaning rags."

— James K. (5/5)

Comes in size for a

"Comes in size for a men’s shoe 16!!"

— Kate L. (5/5)

Well done.

"Well made product, reputable company. As long as this trend continues for Darn Tough I see no other reason to buy anywhere else."

— Joseph S. (5/5)

Kinda tight on legs

"The taller socks are very tight around my calf’s - not a lot of stretch and my calf’s are not that big - left indentations Maybe they will loosen over time"

— Sigmund P. (3/5)

Comfortable

"Very form fitting socks that will mold to your feet and feel great!"

— Nam T. (5/5)

Long Time Wearer

"I have been a customer of Darn Tough for close to 20 years, and while I have tried other socks, I keep coming back because they are the most comfortable and durable. And for me, a pet peeve of socks is those that either are so tight they cut off circulation or so loose that they slide down your legs. I know, kind of silly, but I hate hiking up my socks all day. DT does neither of these things and is one of the few brands that manage to do so. Highly recommend!"

— Mark R. (5/5)

Great quality, but far too

"Great quality, but far too tight and difficult to put on. They fit my wife's much smaller feet better."

— Frank P. (2/5)

Awesome socks! These are my

"Awesome socks! These are my "go to" socks for work and most outings."

— Zachary R. (5/5)

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