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What is a product that lived up to it's advertised claims? (lemmy.blahaj.zone)

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The reverse of a question I asked on here a while ago.

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[-] Hayduke@lemmy.world 48 points 2 months ago

One of the only brands I would ever promote, Darn Tough socks.

Wear em out, ship them back, order a free pair. It's that easy and they are the most comfortable, durable socks I have ever worn. Won't ever buy another brand.

[-] Fondots@lemmy.world 15 points 2 months ago

I've worn mine long and hard and haven't gotten to test out the warranty yet, the first pair I bought is probably closing in on a decade and nearly indistinguishable from pairs that are several years newer. Even if they don't honor their warranty for some reason I feel like I've gotten my money's worth and then some.

[-] flubba86@lemmy.world 5 points 2 months ago

I want to point out here, in Australia there is a brand of socks called Darn Tough that is sold at Kmart, Target and BigW, it is NOT THE SAME Darn Tough brand you see raved online. It's a completely different sock brand thats been around for about 20 years in Australia and just happens to have the same name. They are not great socks, very thick but don't last long.

[-] admin@lemmy.haley.io 3 points 2 months ago

Do you use those for everyday wear?

[-] doc@fedia.io 10 points 2 months ago

Not op. Yes.

[-] DScratch@sh.itjust.works 6 points 2 months ago

Also not OP.

Also yes.

[-] spankinspinach@sh.itjust.works 7 points 2 months ago

Thirdly not op. Prefer them over any of my other sock-tions.

Also also yes

[-] feannag@sh.itjust.works 7 points 2 months ago

Fourth not OP. Wear them in my work boots every day, even when it's hot as shit.

[-] gothic_lemons@lemmy.world 2 points 2 months ago

Fifth not OP. I do not wear them everyday. But that's mainly because I don't own a pair.

[-] Thorny_Insight@lemm.ee 1 points 2 months ago

Reading this message chain makes me want to buy ones.

[-] Hayduke@lemmy.world 7 points 2 months ago

I do indeed. Most of mine are the midweight quarter high hikers.

[-] fmstrat@lemmy.nowsci.com 5 points 2 months ago

Fifth not op. Yes.

I also wash them with Wool Wash, and about once every 5 wears. Merino Wool is naturally antimicrobial, so I cycle a bunch of pairs letting them air out.

[-] JustEnoughDucks@feddit.nl 2 points 2 months ago

Bought 2 pairs of their normal socks (everyday/sport socks) because they advertised to keep your feet cool during the day. I decided to test them out before I bought a bunch as workout socks.

1 was completely ripped on the sides by literally the 3rd wear (2nd week I had them), only walking around the office a bit.

The other lasted 8 wears before it got a hole on the balls of my feet and was almost worn through on the sides (about 6 weeks), still not one workout done with then

By very far the worst socks I have ever owned. I didn't get a chance to try their warranty because I moved out of the US, but hot damn I will always recommend against their thin socks, only go for the large tube/hiking/warm socks.

[-] Hayduke@lemmy.world 1 points 2 months ago

Crazy. I have hiked hundreds of miles in the thin hiking socks, and while they weren't nearly as durable as the midweights, they still outperformed every other sock I have tried. Smartwool, rei, carhartt, typical cotton socks etc. I guess as with most things, YMMV

Well, that sucks that your experience was poor, especially at their price point. I would be a bit frustrated with the brand as well.

[-] Snoopey@lemmy.world 1 points 2 months ago

Bear in mind they're in the EU and don't need a receipt https://darntough.eu/pages/our-unconditional-lifetime-guarantee

[-] JustEnoughDucks@feddit.nl 1 points 2 months ago

EU and US warranty are not transferable to each other, sadly.

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