April 2025 (4 months ago)

Darn Tough Tactical Socks

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Personal Thoughts

After some deliberation, I think T4088 (Quarter Midweight) is best choice after using T4093 and T4018 (Micro Crew Lightweight). T4093 (Quarter Lightweight).

I prefer Quarter socks because the no-show socks leave my ankles exposed to the wind while the higher socks compress my leg more than needed.

Lightweight/no cushion socks seem a bit “flat” in texture and become uncomfortable over time, as it feels like pulling an unstretchy fabric sheet over your feet.

Note the lack of colors for short socks. Note that a sock with size S will proportionally have longer ankles for the same sock of size M. That is, the sock height stays the same regardless of foot length. (Sample size of 1)

By Height & Weight

ModelImageHeightWeightCushion TypePriceColors
T4037T4037No ShowLightweightNo Cushion$19.00Black
T4016T4016No ShowMidweightCushion$20.00Black
T4093T4093QuarterLightweightNo Cushion$20.00Black
T4088T4088QuarterMidweightCushion$21.00Black
T4018T4018Micro CrewLightweightNo Cushion$24.00Black, Coyote Brown
T3001T3001Micro CrewLightweightCushion$25.00Black, Coyote Brown
T4066T4066Micro CrewMidweightCushion$26.00Black
T4021T4021BootMidweightCushion$30.00Black, Foliage Green, Coyote Brown
T4022T4022BootMidweightFull Cushion$31.00Black, Coyote Brown, Foliage Green
T4033T4033BootHeavyweightFull Cushion$33.00Black, Coyote Brown, Foliage Green
T3005T3005Mid-CalfLightweightCushion$26.00Black, Foliage Green, Coyote Brown
T3006T3006Over-the-CalfLightweightCushion$28.00Black, Foliage Green, Coyote Brown
T4050T4050Over-the-CalfHeavyweightFull Cushion$35.00Black, Foliage Green, Coyote Brown

Quick Selection Guide

By Height (Shortest to Tallest)

  • No Show: T4037 (Lightweight/No Cushion), T4016 (Midweight/Cushion)
  • Quarter (1/4): T4093 (Lightweight/No Cushion), T4088 (Midweight/Cushion)
  • Micro Crew: T4018 (Lightweight/No Cushion), T3001 (Lightweight/Cushion), T4066 (Midweight/Cushion)
  • Boot: T4021 (Midweight/Cushion), T4022 (Midweight/Full Cushion), T4033 (Heavyweight/Full Cushion)
  • Mid-Calf: T3005 (Lightweight/Cushion)
  • Over-the-Calf: T3006 (Lightweight/Cushion), T4050 (Heavyweight/Full Cushion)

By Price (Lowest to Highest)

  • Under $25: T4037 ($19), T4016 ($20), T4093 ($20), T4088 ($21), T4018 ($24)
  • $25-$30: T3001 ($25), T4066 ($26), T3005 ($26), T3006 ($28), T4021 ($30)
  • Over $30: T4022 ($31), T4033 ($33), T4050 ($35)

Best Sellers

  • T4021 (Boot/Midweight/Cushion) - $30
  • T4033 (Boot/Heavyweight/Full Cushion) - $33
  • T4016 (No Show/Midweight/Cushion) - $20
  • T4088 (Quarter/Midweight/Cushion) - $21