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2008 men's westerner over-the-calf work sock in color white with light gray toe/heel accents and gray mountain on calf
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Man standing barefoot wearing Westerner Over the Calf Lightweight work sock in Charcoal
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Man wearing Westerner Over the Calf Lightweight work sock in Charcoal, with rear foot wearing a work boot
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2008 men's westerner over-the-calf work sock in color charcoal gray with light gray toe/heel accents
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feature call out of the 2008 Westerner sock providing info on the fit, performance durablity and toe seam
2008 men's westerner over-the-calf work sock in color white with light gray toe/heel accents and gray mountain on calf
Man standing barefoot wearing Westerner Over the Calf Lightweight work sock in Charcoal
Man wearing Westerner Over the Calf Lightweight work sock in Charcoal, with rear foot wearing a work boot
2008 men's westerner over-the-calf work sock in color charcoal gray with light gray toe/heel accents
feature call out of the 2008 Westerner sock providing info on the fit, performance durablity and toe seam

Men's Westerner Over-the-Calf Lightweight Work Socks

$25.00
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The Westerner really shines when the heat is on. Designed to keep cool in hot, humid, and downright uncomfortable weather, these cowboy boot socks are worth the wrangle. Built tough to meet demands and exceed expectations, these socks were made for bootin'.

Height: Over-the-Calf
Weight: Lightweight
Pair with: Cowboy boots, work boots, chore boots
Style Number: 2008
  • Men's over the calf socks average 17 in. from heel to cuff - expect them to cover the leg to just below the knee.
  • A performance fit means no slipping, no bunching, no hot spots. Your feet deserve this benefits package.
  • Merino Wool is a hard-working fiber that moves moisture away from feet, keeping them fresh and dry.
  • Lightweight socks breathe well and provide versatile, all-day comfort on the job.
  • We close every toe seam using our True Seamless™ Toe technology for an ultra smooth, undetectable feel.
  • Reinforced Achilles cushion improves the comfort of our socks and helps them last longer.
  • 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 socks keep hard-working feet comfortable with our popular terry loop cushion protecting the footbed and ankle. Over the calf sock illustration showing cushion underfoot and up the achilles

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: 45% Merino Wool, 52% Nylon, 3% Lycra Spandex 45% Merino Wool, 52% Nylon, 3% Lycra Spandex 45% Merino Wool, 52% Nylon, 3% Lycra Spandex 45% Merino Wool, 52% Nylon, 3% Lycra Spandex 45% Merino Wool, 52% Nylon, 3% Lycra Spandex 45% Merino Wool, 52% Nylon, 3% Lycra Spandex 45% Merino Wool, 52% Nylon, 3% Lycra Spandex 45% Merino Wool, 52% Nylon, 3% Lycra Spandex
*Fiber percentages of socks may vary slightly.
Feet wearing work socks, the best socks for work boots because they thermoregulate

Thermoregulation for Any Climate, Any Job

The wrong combination of work sock and work boot does not go unnoticed. We produce socks with a high-density knit that make them virtually indestructible, knit with three simple ingredients of Merino Wool, Nylon, and Lycra®, making them the most versatile socks for all environments. Wool has a natural crimp that creates pockets of insulation, while also venting the moisture it absorbs to leave you feeling dry. You stay warm while avoiding sweaty feet and remain cool through natural venting. Wool is amazing.

Socks with a lifetime warranty, in a big pileSocks with a lifetime warranty, in a big pile

Unconditionally Guaranteed for Life

Socks knit with uncompromised comfort, durability, and fit.
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Overall rating: 4.7244186 / 5 from 860 reviews.

AI Generated Review Summary

These lightweight work socks are praised for their excellent feel, quality, and ability to keep feet cool and dry all day. They provide great compression and cushioning, though opinions on size vary.

Summary topics

  • Feel (6%): Customers keep praising the great feel of these socks, with multiple reviews mentioning how great they feel.
  • Quality (7%): Customers expressed satisfaction with the excellent quality of the socks, which was mentioned multiple times in the reviews.
  • Stay (3%): It was highlighted by customers that these socks stay up all day long and provide comfort throughout the day.
  • Feet (7%): Customers loved how these socks kept their feet cool all day and kept them dry all day.
  • Compression (3%): It was highlighted by customers that the compression of these OTC socks is perfect and unmatched.

Review topics: [size, fit, length, support, weight, colors, material, issues, design, quality, feel, line, comfort, style, customer service, addition, height, weather, thickness, legs, coverage, seams, light, move, protection, service, socks, feet, cushion, boots].

Review highlights

  • "Just the right height, compression and warmth." — Julie L.
  • "feet stay cool and dry." — Eric E.
  • "Love the fit, quality and comfort !" — Roger M.

Reviews

DONT WAIT!

"These are PERFECT for my husband!!! I have ordered several different brands of OVER the calf socks for him- he hated every pair. We slid this pair on his foot and he was HAPPY off the bat! He commented on padding, flexibility and thickness. We got one medium thickness and one light thickness and they are just as described. We will definitely be buying more for my hard to please husband!"

— Isabella S. (5/5)

TOO TIGHT!

"The most recent pairs received seem to be medical compression socks. The uppers are extremely tight. Difficult to get on. Difficult to take off. Uncomfortable to wear. I want to be a DarnTough fan but they need to make a comfortable product. This isn't it."

— Smittie (2/5)

Best boot sock ever

"Finally a perfect sock to wear with boots, especially cowboy boots. The height is perfect, top of boot is on sock, not rubbing on your leg, very comfortable, stays in place and does great job wicking sweat from feet."

— Jerry M. (5/5)

The socks are much too

"The socks are much too thin and do not provide much padding. The calf is very tight and difficult to get on. I wore them to the gym and my feet were wet when I got home. I was very disappointed."

— Robert F. (2/5)

The best socks for western boots

"These socks are by far the best socks to wear with cowboy boots. They stay up. They are supportive. They feel great, and don’t get the feet overheating in the the hot summer weather. They need to be cold washed and line dried. But I won’t go back to generic socks after wearing these."

— Anthony M. (5/5)

Westerner over the calf sock

"Very light sock. Comfortable. Quality not quite the same as the Stanley sock. Work in Southern California in the heat. Thought I lighter sock would be better. In the future order for cushion, heavier, socks. I work 12 hour days and they did not stay up by the end of the day."

— Joseph C. (3/5)

Great Socks!

"Most comfortable sock I’ve tried. Fit is great and the quality seems great. Feet stay dryer than with other socks I’ve worn."

— Jeffrey H. (5/5)

Well made and comfortable

"I just purchased the Darn Tough Men's Westerner Over-the-Calf Lightweight socks. I wear cowboy boots everyday and as summer approaches I wanted a cooler sock for the hot daytime temperatures. I also like an over-the-calf sock to prevent chafing on my calves. These socks do not disappoint. The are extremely soft and comfortable and the perfect height. They are worth every penny. You get wwhat you pay for. I highly recommend them."

— Mark K. (5/5)

Dialed in for Comfort

"Even though these are targeted for a work clientele, I use these in my mounteneering boots. They are full OTC, moister wicking and thin enough for me to couple them with sock liners. I am pretty happy with my coupling. It is sometimes difficult to dial in your equipment coupling, but I am happy with how these fit in with my particular needs."

— Duane B. (5/5)

Best socks ever

"Amazing socks. They last for years and don't become loose and fall down. Even without the lifetime warranty these socks are worth it. With the warranty they are a no brainer."

— Kelly B. (5/5)

Q&A

Would be awesome if you guys made a crew sock version of this one. Something to consider? ;-)
Hi Dave, thanks for reaching out and sharing your idea with us! We’ve entered it on our Suggest a Sock page so our Product team can review it. 🙂 For any future ideas, you can submit them here: https://darntough.com/pages/suggest-a-sock
Sooo if one gets a hole.. do I send the pair back or literally just the one sock?
Hi Heather! Great question. We do ask that you send back the pair of socks, not just the one sock.
Are these socks for big boys? I am hoping they are both moisture-wicking and stretchy.
This style is considered one of our stretchier options. But, it is still knit with our snug, performance fit.
Is the price for 1 pair
Yes🧦
When will the Men's Westerner Over-the-Calf Lightweight Work Sock in charcoal, size Large be back in stock? I bought five pairs for work and these are the only socks I found that don't fall during the day. I hate matching socks, so I would prefer to have the same size and color. Thank you for your time.
Hi Timothy! Thank you for reaching out and we apologize that the socks you're looking for are currently out of stock in your size. We are hustling to knit more as we speak and we're sorry that we can't provide an exact timeline of when we expect them back in stock. We don't currently have the functionality to automatically notify a customer when something comes back into stock. It is something we are looking at adding in the future and apologize it is not yet available. If you need any further assistance, please don't hesitate to contact us. Darn Tough Vermont Support Team 877-327-6883 support@darntough.com