#1 on this list
Over-the-Calf Heavyweight Hunting Socks
Darn Tough
Darn Tough's burliest hunting sock: extra-heavy merino terry from toe to calf, knit in Vermont and backed by the brand's lifetime guarantee. It is the pick for hunters and winter campers who wear one pair hard for many seasons and want a sock that holds its cushion on long walks in. **Highlights** - High merino content - Lifetime guarantee - Holds cushion over long walks **Watch-outs** - Ran coolest in one published warmth test - Thick: needs roomy boots Research only: Wild10 has not field tested this model. Fiber content and features come from the maker page; measured figures are credited to the outlet that measured them.
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#2 on this list
Late Season Merino Wool OTC Sock
First Lite
First Lite's heaviest current merino sock, made in the USA for duck blinds and late-season whitetail sits. At 79% merino it has the highest wool share among the hunting-specific picks here. **Highlights** - 79% merino - Made in USA - Over-the-calf coverage **Watch-outs** - Less nylon may mean faster wear than Darn Tough - No published test of this exact model Research only: Wild10 has not field tested this model. Fiber content and features come from the maker page; measured figures are credited to the outlet that measured them.
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Specs side by side
| Spec | Over-the-Calf Heavyweight Hunting Socks | Late Season Merino Wool OTC Sock |
|---|---|---|
| Fiber | 77% merino wool, 21% nylon, 2% elastane per maker | 79% merino wool, 20% nylon, 1% Lycra per maker |
| Height | Over the calf | Over the calf |
| Cushion | Full, extra-heavy terry loop | — |
| Price | $35 per maker | $32 per maker |
| Warranty | Lifetime guarantee per maker | — |
| Wild10 evidence | Research only, not field tested | Research only, not field tested |
| Weight class | — | Heavyweight |
| Made in | — | USA per maker |
What our reviewers liked and didn't
Over-the-Calf Heavyweight Hunting Socks
- High merino content
- Lifetime guarantee
- Holds cushion over long walks
- Ran coolest in one published warmth test
- Thick: needs roomy boots
Late Season Merino Wool OTC Sock
- 79% merino
- Made in USA
- Over-the-calf coverage
- Less nylon may mean faster wear than Darn Tough
- No published test of this exact model
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