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Darn Tough Vermont Mens Hiker Micro Crew Midweight Hiking Sock Black

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Is Darn Tough Vermont Mens Hiker Micro Crew Midweight Hiking Sock Black healthy?

Darn Tough Vermont Mens Hiker Micro Crew Midweight Hiking Sock Black scores 49/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a below-average score in Scout's analysis. Darn Tough Vermont Mens Hiker Micro Crew Midweight Hiking Sock Black scores 49/100.

How does Darn Tough Vermont Mens Hiker Micro Crew Midweight Hiking Sock Black compare to other workout socks?

Darn Tough Vermont Mens Hiker Micro Crew Midweight Hiking Sock Black ranks #15 of 15 workout socks in Scout's independent rankings. The current top score in the category is Darn Tough Women's Vertex No Show Tab Ultra-Light Socks Clover at 75/100.

Which ingredients drive Darn Tough Vermont Mens Hiker Micro Crew Midweight Hiking Sock Black's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Merino Wool counts in its favor; Nylon, Lycra Spandex are flagged as ingredients of concern. The full breakdown, with why each one matters, is in the Key ingredients section on this page.

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Darn Tough Vermont Mens Hiker Micro Crew Midweight Hiking Sock Black

49 Poor

At a glance

Beneficial ingredients 1
Harmful ingredients 2
Category Workout Socks
Summary

Darn Tough Vermont Mens Hiker Micro Crew Midweight Hiking Sock Black scores 49/100. 61% Merino Wool with 36% Nylon and 3% Lycra Spandex — good natural fiber core but high nylon content adds microplastic risk.

Key ingredients 3

Nylon
Bad

Synthetic petroleum-derived polymer that sheds microplastic fibers during washing.

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Lycra Spandex
Bad

Synthetic petroleum-derived elastic fiber that contributes to microplastic pollution.

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Merino Wool
Very Good

Natural protein fiber that regulates temperature and wicks moisture without shedding plastic microfibers.

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