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Darn Tough Men's Hike/Trek Close Encounters Micro Crew Midweight with Cushion Sock - 5014M in Charcoal, L

Darn Tough Men's Hike/Trek Close Encounters Micro Crew Midweight with Cushion Sock - 5014M

Darn Tough Men's Close Encounters hiking sock: A midweight micro crew with cushion, a smooth 1x1 ribbed cuff and climate-regulating merino wool.

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$36.95

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Colour Charcoal
Size L

In stock Orders of $150 or more ship free, or pick it up at the store on Old Garden River Road.

  • Free shipping on eligible orders over $150*A smaller order ships for a flat $20
  • Pick it up in the SaultAt the store on Old Garden River Road
  • Returns within 7 daysIn its original state, with your receipt

The Darn Tough Men's Close Encounters is a midweight micro crew hiking sock built for comfortable, dry trekking. Merino wool regulates temperature, and a performance fit helps resist slipping and bunching inside the boot.

Details

  • Fibre content: 58% merino wool, 39% nylon, 3% elastane
  • Micro crew height, about 8.5 in from heel to cuff
  • Midweight, with terry loop cushioning underfoot and reinforcement at the Achilles
  • Smooth 1x1 ribbed cuff
  • True Seamless toe

Care

  • Machine wash cold on gentle; tumble dry low or hang dry
  • Unconditional lifetime guarantee

Colours: Charcoal and Eclipse. Sizes: M, L and XL.

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Darn Tough Men's Hike/Trek Close Encounters Micro Crew Midweight with Cushion Sock - 5014M $36.95 See options Darn Tough Men’s Spur Boot Light Cushion Sock $36.95 See options Darn Tough Steely Graphite Micro Crew Cushion - 2007M $36.95 See options
Brand Darn Tough Darn Tough Darn Tough
Colours Charcoal, Eclipse Black, Charcoal, Forest Steely/Graphite
Size M, L, XL L, XL M, L, XL
Rating No reviews yet No reviews yet No reviews yet
Availability In stock In stock In stock

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Brand
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Colours
Charcoal, Eclipse
Size
M, L, XL

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