Darn Tough Vertex 1/4 Length Ultra-Lightweight Socks

A firm favourite with our staff and customers. Darn Tough socks are comfortable, durable and ready for anything. There are loads or variations for padding and materials to ensure that you can get the perfect sock for whatever you do in them.

Darn Tough says:

When only almost nothing will do. Light, fast, nimble. This sock delivers ultimate ventilation and comfort stays Darn Tough to the finish.

We incorporate four decades of sock making know-how into every pair of Running socks we knit. All that expertise and tech boils down to one simple concept: “put them on—forget they’re on”. We’re obsessed with making running socks that integrate seamlessly with your shoes for an almost invisible feeling. No slipping, no blisters, no hot spots.

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Darn Tough make super comfortable socks that have a comfortable seamless, fit and they have a reputation for great durability too. I love wearing mine and have found them to be the most comfortable socks for everything from walking to running and simple everyday wear. The Vertex 1/4 Length Socks are no different.

All of the Darn Tough socks use a combination of Merino Wool, Nylon and Lycra Spandex. The amounts of each material vary according to what you’d use the sock for. This means that the socks are all good for all year round use, they are antimicrobial and odour resistant. However, with more merino you get more focus on breathability and comfort for a range of conditions whereas, with a higher amount of nylon the socks wick better and dry quicker.

There are also 9 levels of cushioning from ‘Ultra-Light’ race socks through to the super thick, padded ‘Extra Cushion’. Depending on what you need or want, it is definitely worth the time thinking about which sock will best suit the activities you will be wearing them for.

- Reviewed by Ultralight Outdoor Gear

• Performance Fit: No slipping, no bunching, and no blisters.
• Fine Gauge Knitting: Unprecedented durability and our unique “put it on, forget it’s on” feel.
• Fast Action Wicking: Pulls moisture away from skin. Fast drying.
• All Weather Performance: Cool in the summer, warm in the winter.
• Naturally Antimicrobial: Repels bacteria and odor.
• Guaranteed For Life: No strings. No conditions. For life.
• Merino Wool: The ultimate fiber for breathability and comfort in all conditions.
• True Seamless^™: Undetectable seam fusion for an ultra smooth, invisible feel.

• Weight based on medium pair: 30g
• Medium (UK 7.5-9)
• Large (UK 9.5-11.5)
• XLarge (UK 12-14)

• Ultra-Light: Our lightest sock for race day or anyone looking for a lighter-than-air feel from a tougher than hell sock.
• 1/4 Sock Height: Sits just above the ankle. The “just right” height that’s fast and light. Great for low-cut hikers and running shoes.
• Materials: 55% Nylon 41% Merino Wool 4% Lycra^® Spandex

Darn Tough Levels of Cushioning