Name: Men's Run Quarter Cushioned Ultra-Lightweight Running Socks
Brand: Darn Tough Vermont
SKU: 1040_SKYRACER_BLUE_M_DARN
Price: 28.9 EUR
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.7 (54 reviews)

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1040 quarter run sock in skyracer blue featuring a yellow toe/heel blue body and wave stripes on the ankle

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1040 men's quarter running sock in color black with gray chevron forefoot detailing and darn tough signature

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1040 men's quarter running sock in white with dark gray darn tough signature on forefoot

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Cushioning

Cushion

Color — Skyracer Blue

White

Black

Skyracer Blue New Color

Size —

Size chart

**Men's / Unisex Size Chart**
Sock Size	Euro	UK	Men US	Women US
XS	35-38	2.5-4.5	2.5-5	4.5-7
S	38-40	5-7	5.5-7.5	7.5-9.5
M	41-42	7.5-9	8-9.5	10-11.5
L	43-45	9.5-11.5	10-12	12-14
XL	46-49	12-14	12.5-14.5	—
XXL	50-53	15-16	15-17	—

XXL

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Redesigned for crushing paths and squashing blisters, our Run Quarter with Cushion was knit to move you. Be it through the woods or your backyard garden, our ankle-height running socks are equipped for life on the go. Flexy, supportive, and forgiving, your toes will thank you.

Height: Quarter

Weight: Ultra-Lightweight

Pairs With: Running shoes, trail runners, athletic sneakers

Style Number: 1040

Men's 1/4 socks average 14 cm from heel to cuff - expect them to show about 8 cm above a running sneaker.
A performance fit means no slipping, no bunching, no blisters. Here's to focusing on your run and not your feet.
Runners enjoy Merino Wool's ability to dry quickly and move excess heat and moisture away from feet.
Our lowest profile, ultra-lightweight yarns create zero bulk, zero itch socks that feel like a second skin.
The “still” in Still Made in Vermont, USA is personal. We knit all our socks at our VT-based Mills - we can't imagine it any other way
Unconditionally Guaranteed for Life - if these aren’t the longest lasting socks you’ve ever owned, return them for another pair.

Style Number: 1040

Cushion

These cushioned 1/4 socks feature soft terry loops under the foot for lasting rebound while running.

Machine wash in cold water on gentle cycle with socks inside-out. Do not bleach. Tumble dry on low or hang dry. Do not dry clean.

Materials: 50% Merino Wool, 46% Nylon, 4% Lycra Spandex 50% Merino Wool, 46% Nylon, 4% Lycra Spandex 50% Merino Wool, 46% Nylon, 4% Lycra Spandex 50% Merino Wool, 46% Nylon, 4% Lycra Spandex 50% Merino Wool, 46% Nylon, 4% Lycra Spandex 50% Merino Wool, 46% Nylon, 4% Lycra Spandex 50% Merino Wool, 46% Nylon, 4% Lycra Spandex 50% Merino Wool, 46% Nylon, 4% Lycra Spandex 50% Merino Wool, 46% Nylon, 4% Lycra Spandex 50% Merino Wool, 46% Nylon, 4% Lycra Spandex

*Fiber percentages of socks may vary slightly.

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Blister-Free Running

Beyond the moisture-wicking our running socks swear to, their fit is equally key. With a truly seamless wrap around your foot, they fit well and work well with any running shoe – trail or road. Depending on your style or desired features, we have heights ranging from no-shows and quarters to micro crews and over-the-calf run socks. All are knit with our ultra-lightweight yarn, while some styles have cushion for added protection and comfort. The best fit you’ve ever worn, accompanied with Merino’s performance, leads to incredible comfort that will leave you blister-free.

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Overall rating: 4.740741 / 5 from 54 reviews.

AI Generated Review Summary

These men's running socks are praised for their exceptional comfort, perfect fit, and great cushioning. Customers love the colors and look, and they report no blisters. The socks are also lightweight and have a great feel.

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Color Variety: 4%
Product Quality: 5%
Foot Comfort: 5%
Aesthetic Appeal: 3%

Review topics: ["fit","price","service","socks","cushion","version","experience","option","feet"].

Review highlights

"Comfy, perfect fit for big feet, and look great." — Peter M.
"For me they are an excellent fit, socks comfortably hug my feet, no wrinkles, no creep down the back of heels." — Mike M.
"Great socks and very high quality fit." — Paul M.

Reviews

As is usual with Darn

"As is usual with Darn Tough, these are comfortable, hard wearing and don't even need to be washed very much. I used them to walk about 30km per day for six consecutive days on the Camino Portugues. Travelling ultra light so only brought one pair and washed them after day three. I don't wear any other brand now, which is handy as I no longer have to give any thought to socks when planning a hike or a long run."

— Iveagh J. (5/5)

As comfortable and durable as

"As comfortable and durable as it gets"

— GREGORY O. (5/5)

Amazingly comfortable

"Very comfortable, seemingly very durable and warm. Havent weared it many times but based on the few occasions my experience is positive."

— Istvan K. (5/5)

Comfortable.

"They'll be with me on the Hexatrek, a thru-hike across France. I'm setting off in mid-May, maybe more stars in five months!"

— Anicet H. (4/5)

Seem very good

"Seem very good"

— Gorazd B. (5/5)

Super trail running socks

"Super comfortable and stylish trail running socks with a high merino wool percentage. Perfect for multi-day trail runs without smelly feet - or at least with feet that don’t smell as bad. ;-)"

— Maximilian K. (5/5)

Too tight

"Will not fit comfortably to my EU45 feet."

— Tuomas R. (2/5)

Very good socks

"Very good socks"

— WIESELGREN E. (5/5)

Amazing warranty support, didn’t expected

"Amazing warranty support, didn’t expected it to be such hassle free. You got a customer for life."

— Vikas B. (5/5)

Very comfortable. We only hike

"Very comfortable. We only hike thousands of kilometers a year with Darn Tough socks."

— Erich D. (5/5)

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Men's Run Quarter Cushioned Ultra-Lightweight Running Socks

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Reviews

As is usual with Darn

As comfortable and durable as

Amazingly comfortable

Comfortable.

Seem very good

Super trail running socks

Too tight

Very good socks

Amazing warranty support, didn’t expected

Very comfortable. We only hike

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