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Reviews > Clothing > Socks > Darn Tough CoolMax Micro Crew Cushion > Test Report by Ryan Lane Christensen
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INITIAL REPORTSeptember 14, 2009
Product Information:
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| CoolMax Micro Crew Cushion Socks | |
| Manufacturer: | Darn Tough Vermont, U.S.A. |
| Manufacturer website: | http://www.darntough.com |
| Place of Manufacture: | Vermont, USA |
| Year Manufactured: | 2009 |
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Materials: Charcoal |
33% Coolmax® Polyester 31% Nylon 27% Acrylic 5% Polyester 4% Lycra® Spandex |
| Colors Available: |
Charcoal Light Blue |
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Sizes Available: Small Medium Large X-Large |
Women: 4 - 6.5; Euro: 35 - 37; UK: 2.5 - 5 Men: 6 - 8.5; Women: 7 - 9.5; Euro: 37.5 - 41; UK: 5.5 - 8 Men: 9 - 11.5; Women: 10 - 12.5; Euro: 41.5 - 43 ; UK: 8.5 - 11 Men: 12+; Euro: 43.5+; UK: 11.5+ |
| Warranty: |
Darn Tough says "We guarantee our socks to be the most comfortable and durable socks you've ever owned or your money back." |
| MSRP: | $16.00 US [per sales manager] |
| Product Specifications | |
| Manufacturer's Specifications | |
| Height: | 3/4 height |
| Weight: | Not Listed |
| Tester's Actual Measurements | |
| Height: |
9.25 in (282 cm) bottom of heel to top of cuff |
| Weight: |
1.4 oz (39.7 g) ea or 2.8 oz (79.4 g) for the pair |
| Style Tested: | 1467 - Charcoal [Men's Large] |
Product Description:
The CoolMax Micro Crew Cushion socks, hereafter referred to as "socks" are part of Darn Tough Vermont's Hike & Trek grouping of socks. They are a medium-weight sock constructed of fine gauge yarn woven in a tight-knit fabric. The fabric itself is all synthetic material and feels somewhat silky to the touch.
The arch area of the foot is slightly elasticized for additional support. The "cushion" is located in the toe, heel, and bottom. The toe and heel turn are black in color. However, the other cushioned areas (the ball, and below and above the heel) are a combination charcoal/black.
The leg section consists of ribbing around the entire circumference of the socks. The ribbing is approximately 0.25 in (7.6 cm) wide and approximately 5.5 in (167.6 cm) long. Near the top of each sock, there is a logo on each side of the sock. The logo area is approximately 1 in x 2 in (30.5 cm x 61 cm).
The manufacturer calls these socks 3/4 height. The socks measure approximately 9.25 in (282 cm) from the bottom of the heel to the top of the cuff. The cuff is simply the ribbed section rolled over and sewn 0.75 in (23 cm) down from the top. There are two stripes on the cuff; one is black and the other is light gray. Woven on the inside of each cuff are VT USA and L. The socks are made in Vermont (VT) U.S.A and I am testing the men's Large (L) socks. Woven on the foot side of the toe seam is the company name, Darn Tough.
Initial Impression:
As I pulled the socks from the box, I immediately noticed how "silky" the socks felt. I really like how they felt to the touch. I also liked the color combination. I personally like shorter crew or ankle socks--these seem to fit within that range. I also like the fact that they are made in America and have been for more than thirty years. Darn Tough Vermont has an impressive guarantee as well. They guarantee their socks to be the most comfortable and durable socks one has ever owned or their money back. They also tout "No asterisk or small print." They also state that the president of the company personally reviews every sock sent back to ensure future quality. That attention to detail at the highest level is impressive to me.
Initial Testing:
After taking them from the box, I removed the socks from the cardboard container that held them. I inspected them on the outside and the inside. I found no loose threads, errors in the weave, or faulty seams anywhere. Inside the socks, I found something I consider very significant; a narrow, tight toe seam. I personally do not like bulky toe seams that ultimately rub the tops of my toes. The manufacturer uses "super soft and tightly packed terry loops to surround and hide the toe seam." It refers to this as "Ring Toe Construction." After a thorough inspection of the socks, I pulled them on. With the socks now on my feet, I was impressed by two additional things. First, they fit snugly across my feet. There was no slop anywhere, yet they were not overly constrictive either. The second thing I liked was how soft, or silky, they felt against my skin.
Initial Likes:
