Darn Tough Mens The Standard Mid-Calf No Cushion Lightweight Lifestyle Socks

I bought two pairs of Model 1480 recently and so far they have met every expectation. I will give them a real workout on our next trip abroad.
A few notes for buyers trying to decide on size and type: I wear a size 11-1/2 shoe and initially ordered XL because I was near the upper end of the range for Large and thought there might be shrinkage. But tere was 1/2" - 1" of extra fabric at the toe, so I exchanged for Large which fit much better. I went with the "no cushion" Model 1480 and am glad I did since they are thicker than the synthetic blend "Gold Toe" socks I wore before. A Darn Tough cushioned model would have been too thick for my liking. I also prefer the extra height of a mid-calf over a "crew" height, but that's personal preference.

Impeccable quality. Warm on cold days. Comfortable on hot, humid days. That’s why I have a drawer full of Darn Tough socks.

Good quality socks. Should last a long time. Very comfortable. Love them.

I love Darn Tough socks and look forward to every non-Darn Tough pair that needs to be replaced. However while the height on these is perfect for dress pants, I found there is some extra fabric (a finger pinch amount) that is left over on the heel. It shouldn't be an issue, but it's a problem I've never run into with a pair of Darn Tough socks. Maybe it's the middling height?

Not a bad sock but worst Darn Tough sock I've used. Thin and scratchy.