{"product_id":"darn-tough-style-1959-mens-hiker-quarter-midweight-with-cushion-hiking-sock","title":"Darn Tough (Style 1959) Men's Hiker Quarter Midweight with Cushion Hiking Sock","description":"\u003cp\u003eDarn Tough Style 1959 Hiker Quarter midweight hiking sock provides Merino wool moisture management and Darn Tough's signature dense knit construction in a quarter-height format that works with trail shoes and low-cut hiking boots. The midweight cushion rating adds padding at the sole for impact absorption on rocky trail without excessive bulk in the boot. Darn Tough backs every sock with a lifetime guarantee — if any pair fails for any reason, Darn Tough replaces it, no questions asked.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Merino Wool for Hiking Socks\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCotton holds moisture against the skin, causing the friction and softening that creates blisters on wet feet. Polyester wicks moisture but retains odor and lacks the natural temperature regulation of wool. Merino wool wicks moisture to the sock's outer layer where it evaporates, maintains warmth even when damp, and resists odor through natural antimicrobial properties — allowing multiple days of wear between washings on multi-day backpacking trips. The density of Darn Tough's knit provides cushioning that pure cotton or loose-knit synthetics can't match in the same thickness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMerino wool — moisture wicking, temperature regulating, odor resistant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuarter height — works with trail shoes and low hiking boots\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMidweight cushion — added sole padding for rocky trail comfort\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDarn Tough lifetime guarantee — replacement for any sock that fails\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in Vermont — USA manufacturing with consistent quality control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSock Layering and Blister Prevention\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlisters form when heat, moisture, and friction act on softened skin for extended periods. Merino wool hiking socks address all three factors — wicking moisture, regulating temperature, and providing cushion that reduces friction. Fit matters too: a sock that bunches or has excess material creates friction points regardless of fiber quality. Darn Tough's seamless toe construction eliminates the toe seam that creates the most common friction point in high-mileage hiking socks.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Darn Tough","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52516537434388,"sku":"PPO-B0FF2JSLTX","price":34.42,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0894\/6614\/2996\/files\/81Vr9ewKV3L-AC-SL1500-_1.jpg?v=1780208447","url":"https:\/\/peakperformanceoutfitters.com\/products\/darn-tough-style-1959-mens-hiker-quarter-midweight-with-cushion-hiking-sock","provider":"Peak Performance Outfitters","version":"1.0","type":"link"}