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Testing the Darn Tough Vermont
Women's Wool No Show Light Cushion Sock. |
One of my most painfully learned lessons over past years is that when you're hiking, backpacking, or running,
some of the most important decisions you'll make when it comes to gear involve your feet. Having an innovative backpack and clothes that let your body breathe are important, but if something happens to your feet, things aren't going to end well.
On one of my first trips to the Adirondacks in 2006, I ended up with half dollar-sized blisters on my heels from improperly broken-in footwear and the wrong socks. As a result, my partner and I had to forgo a hike up Mt. Colden after a six hour drive and a long hike in. I'll never make that mistake again (and thank goodness for
Moleskin). Since that fateful trip,
I've been overly conscious of the shoes I buy, but don't always spend
enough time considering socks.
Friends, all socks are not created equally. When
Darn Tough Vermont offered to send complimentary socks for me to test, I couldn't wait to try them out.