Best piece of gear.......period

[RadSav]

I found Darn to be a bit more clammy and not quite as comfortable as the Lorpen.  But, they are certainly more durable and extremely well made.  Hard to beat the "No Strings Attached" warranty for sure!  Guess I just like a looser weave and smoother seam at the tow box  

If I were not wearing Lorpen I certainly would be wearing Darn Tough.  No other socks come close to those two IMO.  If you wear socks as slippers around the house, lodge or camp no question Darn is the sock.  If you like soft, breathable and are sensitive to toe seams I think Lorpen has the edge.  Either way, I don't see how a guy could go wrong no matter which he chooses.  They are the cream of the crop, for sure!

[Karl Blanchard]

I've been a die hard smart wool kind of guy for quite a long time.  How do the darn tough and lorpen socks compare?  What is the differences?

[ridgefire]

Bikini frame and t2 bag. Amazing how much weight this frame can haul comfortably. Also a big fan of magnus snuffer ss broadheads.

[RadSav]

I've been a die hard smart wool kind of guy for quite a long time.  How do the darn tough and lorpen socks compare?  What is the differences?

Night and day difference IMO.  But, to be honest I have not used any Smartwool outside of their designated Hunt/Fish selection.  To me the Smartwool made me think of the old days when Thorlo was the cream of the crop...a nice sock, but not in the class of a Darn or Lorpen.  I know the wife wears them out rather fast too.  Though I never wore them long enough to find out how the men's held up as I gave mine away as soon as I hiked in Lorpen for the first time.

Smartwool (that I tried) and Darn had about the same toe box seam.  Which is nice.  And I thought the Smartwool did breath better than the Darn Tough.  But that is about as close as they got for me.  I'd certainly never buy another pair unless Lorpen and Darn Tough went out of business or decided to bash hunters.  Neither of which I see happening anytime soon

[xXLojackXx]

I like a calf-height sock and use Smart Wools. Wore 2 pairs last year for 16 days without washing and didn't smell hardly at all. No signs or wearing out either or creating hot spots on my feet. Those paired with Lathrop Synergy footbeds and Lowa Tibets have been awesome.

I looked at Darn Tough socks but couldn't find any that were taller than "boot height". Rad, you know of any taller ones?

[DOUBLELUNG]

I've been a die hard smart wool kind of guy for quite a long time.  How do the darn tough and lorpen socks compare?  What is the differences?

I'm curious about the Lorpen and Darn Tough, but I'm so completely happy with Smartwool that I can't see changing.  Kind of like I couldn't be happier driving with a 394HP Hemi - but I've never driven a 600+HP Italian sports car!

[coachcw]

Exifficco underwear the best piece of gear ever ! period end of story

[Rainier10]

Exifficco underwear the best piece of gear ever ! period end of story

[RadSav]

I looked at Darn Tough socks but couldn't find any that were taller than "boot height". Rad, you know of any taller ones?

Choice is limited compared to Lorpen, but both the ones I tried were tall.  Try sockaddict.com

Exifficco underwear the best piece of gear ever ! period end of story

You and BLRman talked me into these last year.  After the pain in my wallet wore off I really began to love these things.  So much so I now wear them every day.  Don't tell the wife I have more money in undies than I do in socks   She'd probably leave me for sure!

[M_ray]

I've been a die hard smart wool kind of guy for quite a long time.  How do the darn tough and lorpen socks compare?  What is the differences?

Night and day difference IMO.  But, to be honest I have not used any Smartwool outside of their designated Hunt/Fish selection.  To me the Smartwool made me think of the old days when Thorlo was the cream of the crop...a nice sock, but not in the class of a Darn or Lorpen.  I know the wife wears them out rather fast too.  Though I never wore them long enough to find out how the men's held up as I gave mine away as soon as I hiked in Lorpen for the first time.

Smartwool (that I tried) and Darn had about the same toe box seam.  Which is nice.  And I thought the Smartwool did breath better than the Darn Tough.  But that is about as close as they got for me.  I'd certainly never buy another pair unless Lorpen and Darn Tough went out of business or decided to bash hunters.  Neither of which I see happening anytime soon

Ive never had Darn tough (may need to try some) but I agree with Rad I have smartwool and Lorpen and although both are great the Lorpen never stretch out and last longer for me. After awhile I have to throw away perfectly good smartwool cause for some reason they start bunching up under the arch of my foot, drives me crazy! grrr Anyway the Lorpen seem to breath a bit better and my feet dont get clammy but having said that they are both better than anything else I have tried but the Lorpen are just a notch up from the smartwool IMO.

[jackelope]

I've got some Smartwool socks that I don't like as they make my feet feel clammy.
2-3 years ago I bought a couple pairs of Thorlo heavy  trekking socks and thought they were God's gift to feet. Are you guys telling me there's better?

[RadSav]

I've got some Smartwool socks that I don't like as they make my feet feel clammy.
2-3 years ago I bought a couple pairs of Thorlo heavy  trekking socks and thought they were God's gift to feet. Are you guys telling me there's better?

Yes, I am   I have about six pair of Thorlo left and the only thing they get used for are slippers.  Thorlo makes a dang good slipper, though

[M_ray]

I've got some Smartwool socks that I don't like as they make my feet feel clammy.
2-3 years ago I bought a couple pairs of Thorlo heavy  trekking socks and thought they were God's gift to feet. Are you guys telling me there's better?

Actually I forgot I used to have some thorlo and I liked them ... but the first time I bought just a pair of Lorpen to try I actually went right back as soon as I got back from my hike and bought some more! 

[DOUBLELUNG]

I've got some Smartwool socks that I don't like as they make my feet feel clammy.
2-3 years ago I bought a couple pairs of Thorlo heavy  trekking socks and thought they were God's gift to feet. Are you guys telling me there's better?

I like Thorlo too but like Smartwool better.  I have about 5 different thicknesses, your feet will get clammy if you wear a heavy pair on a warm day or wear insulated boots. 

[BLUEBULLS]

I've been a die hard smart wool kind of guy for quite a long time.  How do the darn tough and lorpen socks compare?  What is the differences?

Night and day difference IMO.  But, to be honest I have not used any Smartwool outside of their designated Hunt/Fish selection.  To me the Smartwool made me think of the old days when Thorlo was the cream of the crop...a nice sock, but not in the class of a Darn or Lorpen.  I know the wife wears them out rather fast too.  Though I never wore them long enough to find out how the men's held up as I gave mine away as soon as I hiked in Lorpen for the first time.

Smartwool (that I tried) and Darn had about the same toe box seam.  Which is nice.  And I thought the Smartwool did breath better than the Darn Tough.  But that is about as close as they got for me.  I'd certainly never buy another pair unless Lorpen and Darn Tough went out of business or decided to bash hunters.  Neither of which I see happening anytime soon

Ive never had Darn tough (may need to try some) but I agree with Rad I have smartwool and Lorpen and although both are great the Lorpen never stretch out and last longer for me. After awhile I have to throw away perfectly good smartwool cause for some reason they start bunching up under the arch of my foot, drives me crazy! grrr Anyway the Lorpen seem to breath a bit better and my feet dont get clammy but having said that they are both better than anything else I have tried but the Lorpen are just a notch up from the smartwool IMO.

I'm the exact opposite. Tried different lorpen socks and they just didn't do it for me. Smartwool work great. I always wear the thinner types. Kind of nasty but after 5 or 6 days they're still tight and comfy. Might have to try Darn Tough out of curiosity.