peakbagger
11-13-2014, 14:22
If you want Darn Tough socks for cheap, this is your chance. The factory is in Northfield VT, not that far off from I91. There are incredible deals, particularly they usually have their military spec socks which have a bit more acrylic for durability in bags of 6 pairs. If you watch for the red dot on the bag, they come out to $3 a pair. THe most expensive socks sell for at least 50% off. Folks in Vermont know about the sale and there are long lines to get in. I expect every family in VT gets Darn Toughs for Christmas. Plan on waiting in line outside for at least an hour as they only let so many folks into the factory at a time. ts quite a social event, most of the folks in line are in good mood and some of the factory workers dress up in costumes to entertain the kids. There are people from all over new England and sometimes farther. It isn't publicized except for a small post on facebook. In addition to hiking socks they have ski socks and cross country ski socks. They do a lot of private label socks and some very high end socks including cashmere.
I found an article about a prior years sale
http://www.sevendaysvt.com/vermont/sock-and-awe/Content?oid=2242205
I cant go this year as I bought enough to last a few years last year. Since I started using them exclusively 2 years ago, I have had one sock get a hole in it. They will replace any socks even seconds for free but I wont as I got plenty of life out the one that failed.
I found an article about a prior years sale
http://www.sevendaysvt.com/vermont/sock-and-awe/Content?oid=2242205
I cant go this year as I bought enough to last a few years last year. Since I started using them exclusively 2 years ago, I have had one sock get a hole in it. They will replace any socks even seconds for free but I wont as I got plenty of life out the one that failed.