The Darn Tough Men's Close Encounters Micro Crew Midweight Hiking Sock in Eclipse is a cushioned merino hiking sock with a little extraterrestrial personality: a flying-saucer design that rides just above your boot. If you want a do-it-all trail sock that's comfortable on long miles and a bit more fun than plain gray, this is it.
It's knit from a merino wool blend that regulates temperature, wicks sweat and fights odor, so you can wear it more than one day on a backpacking trip without your tent mates noticing.
Why we love it
Midweight cushion under the foot takes the sting out of rocky descents, and the performance fit means no bunching, slipping or blisters from a sock sliding around in your boot. The smooth 1x1 ribbed cuff stays put without squeezing.
Great for
- Day hikes and multi-day backpacking trips
- Mid- and high-top hiking boots
- Cool mornings at camp and fall hiking in the Hill Country
- Anyone who wants a hiking sock with a sense of humor
Features
- Midweight full cushion underfoot for all-day comfort
- Micro crew height sits just above most hiking boots
- Seamless, invisible toe to prevent rubbing
- Performance fit with no slipping or bunching
- Merino wool is naturally odor resistant and temperature regulating
- Unconditional lifetime guarantee
Specs
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Style: 5014, Hike/Trek
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Height: Micro Crew
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Weight / cushion: Midweight, Cushion
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Materials: 58% Merino Wool, 39% Nylon, 3% Elastane
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Colors: Eclipse
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Gender / fit: Men's, sizes M (8-9.5), L (10-11.5), XL (12-13.5)
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Made in: Vermont, USA
About Darn Tough
Darn Tough has been knitting socks at its own mill in Northfield, Vermont since 1978, and every pair is backed by an unconditional lifetime guarantee. Wear a hole in them, send them back, and they'll replace them. No receipts, no fine print. That's why it's the sock we reach for before every trip.
