Another vote for Darn Tough. My favorite socks without question. I'm fussy about socks - almost to the point of being OCD. If I can feel the toe seam I can't wear them. If they're too tight I can't wear them. If they're too loose I can't wear them. The fit of Darn Tough socks has been incredibly dependable. Plus so many cute patterns and colors. Check out socksaddict.com for some great prices.

Smartwool is probably a close second for me, but I've found the toe seams with Smartwool can be hit or miss.

I’ve never heard of Darn Tough, Smartwool are the ones my DD and her DH like for hiking mostly due to the wicking action.

I heard about Darn Tough here, maybe 2 years ago. I. Love. Them. I machine wash, in a lingerie bag, and air dry and they’ve held their shape and size. My feet are always comfortable, not cold and not hot (like my cashmere socks). I’ve never tried Smart Wool so I can’t say how they compare.

I need to try Darn Tough socks. I have been buying wool socks from Costco, and am finding that they wear out quickly.

This is why I love this place! I googled looking for socks and Darn Tough did not come up in any search.

Thanks so much!

Darn Tough and Smart wool are my favorites. For cold feet a shearling insole is a joy.

Darn Tough socks are on sale at this site. HERE

I just saved 17.95 on two pairs.

https://www.rei.com/b/darn-tough/c/socks?r=b%3Bc&origin=web&ir=brand%3Adarn-tough%3Bcategory%3Asocks&page=1

Yes to Darn Tough! I have always been a Smart Wool fan but am a recent convert to Darn Tough.

If you check the REI Garage you might find his size on sale. Colors and styles might be getting limited by now but it’s possible. DGD asked for more hiking socks for Christmas, and since she wears a small I was able to score a couple of cute pair for her.

I've been wearing diabetic sox because they aren't so tight at the top.
Will I have an indentation on my leg at the end of the day?

DH had a pair of Smartwool and they didn't even make it through the winter.

Update. I ordered 3 pairs. Two from Darn Tough and one Smartwool. I did light, medium and heavy.

Mayflowers, eeckkk, I hope that isn't the case for the one I chose!

FYI I ordered all the socks from a company called Moosejaw. It's a quirky company that I discovered while trying to find tank tops for my DH. I might have paid more, but I'm okay with patronizing this company instead of Amazon.

I've ordered from Moosejaw with no problem and my smartwool socks have lasted for years.

I also haven't had much luck with Smartwool. Just purchased a pair of Frye socks the other day; didn't need them but they were so soft that I couldn't resist. We'll see how they wear.

Thanks for the information, I'm ordering some from Campmor.

DH walks a mile and a half everyday so his toe went through the Smartwool socks. If you only want them to keep your feet warm in the house, they should be fine.

Well, DD BF will be walking in them. Regular work day, not hiking. She bought him Sorel boots.

I'm in the minority here in that I don't know Darn Tough, but my family loves Yak Traxx. They're $13/pair, but Dick's Sporting Goods has them BOGOF right now. I've done exactly what you're doing -- giving a gift card, but including socks for a "little something to open" -- and people have called me later asking, "Where-where-where did you get those? One pair isn't enough."

Not hiking socks, but they are warm and funky.

Solmate socks: https://www.socklady.com/

I would love to buy something made of qiviut! Very, very expensive but supposed to be very warm and soft.

Another brand worth considering is Farm to Feet (seamless toes!). But I don't have a lot of personal experience with them and I don't come across them in stores as much as some of the others.