About Darn Tough Socks

In 1978 the Cabot family opened a mill and began making socks in Northfield, Vermont.

Frigid winters and humid summers taught them that all socks are not created equally. Living in the most unforgiving climate in the lower 48, socks had to be tough and of course they certainly had to keep feet dry and warm. Whether skiing, hiking, biking, climbing or running, Darn Tough Vermont socks kept their feet oblivious to the elements.

The Darn Tough team spent over a year testing yarn combinations and designs, confident that during this process they could create something unique; a sock that they could guarantee for life. To date, DARN TOUGH VERMONT, is the culmination of those efforts.

It's a brand uniquely created around a single, fine gauge needle, which means all of their socks, from Mesh running sock, to over-the-calf Full Cushion ski sock is crafted with the same high quality raw material and high density knitting techniques that make their product unique. Its custom counts of Merino wool and an exclusive blend of Coolmax which makes our socks incredibly strong and comfortable. And it’s all about the knitting. Three generations of knitting know-how means, well, they know how.

Darn Tough Vermont is still family owned and operated in Vermont, with experience and quality developed from three generations of hard work and the dedication to craftsmanship to back it up. Their military grade FR Merino Wool socks are ideal for meeting military specifications in cold-weather climates, while their tactical Cool Max socks are adapted well for hot-weather assignments.

Contact our sales department for quantity quotes on these and other Darn Tough Vermont styles for your department, agency, squadron, or unit.