I have been wearing Darn Tough socks. Made in Vermont. I have had 4 pairs replaced under the warranty. Simple and easy to do. Definitely thicker... I would prefer not to use Chinese made equipment when I can. I will continue to support Darn Tough. Thanks for your video.
@@rcsteele darn tough is a good choice for all the reasons you stated, for sure. If they made Silverlight in the U.S., I would be a total evangelist for them. That's the only thing that holds me back. Other than that: great product, warranty, and customer service. Thanks for watching!
The Silverlights are new to me, I'll give 'em a try. I've got about half a dozen Darn Tough pairs of socks and for years I've had a good experience with Thorlos, made in North Carolina.
I’ll check them out but their are plenty of them out there. Thorlo, smartwool, Wigwam, Wrightsock (one of my favorites), all USA made. I have all of them.
Great review, but I disagree about your conclusion. Silverlight makes a nice pair of socks, but the first thing I notice, side by side is how absolutely more dense a Darn Tough sock is compared to a Silverlight. The stich count is way higher on a Darn Tough sock, and because of that they are more comfortable and more durable. I have a pair of Darn Toughs that are 5 years old and still look brand new. Also, you can wear them for a week without washing too, they NEVER smell.
I appreciate your feedback - legit. I don't know how much durability matters if they both have the same guarantee (other than the bother of the exchange) - but I know several Silverlight users (former Darntough users) who vouch for the durability - and they prefer them over Darntough. I can't yet testify to this yet, since I've had them for less than a year. But so far... pretty compatible to my Darntough. As for the smell, I've not had the same experience as you - I need to rinse them out every day to keep the odor under control. But - still, you absolutely should be happy with your Darntoughs - good company, good product.
I just picked up 3 pairs of Silverlights ankle height. With a 10% introductory discount, and free shipping, it was only $60 USD. If they don't work out for backpacking, they should make an excellent travel sock.
I own both and my ankle silver light socks are the only socks I will ever use moving forward. They are awesome
Interesting. Thanks for the info, David.
I have been wearing Darn Tough socks. Made in Vermont. I have had 4 pairs replaced under the warranty. Simple and easy to do. Definitely thicker... I would prefer not to use Chinese made equipment when I can. I will continue to support Darn Tough. Thanks for your video.
@@rcsteele darn tough is a good choice for all the reasons you stated, for sure. If they made Silverlight in the U.S., I would be a total evangelist for them. That's the only thing that holds me back. Other than that: great product, warranty, and customer service. Thanks for watching!
wondered if I should try Silverlight. Thank you for helping me decide to try them.
The Silverlights are new to me, I'll give 'em a try. I've got about half a dozen Darn Tough pairs of socks and for years I've had a good experience with Thorlos, made in North Carolina.
Thanks for the great review :)
... and the curious thing is that Darn Tough hasn't responded. Thanks for watching.
I’ll check them out but their are plenty of them out there. Thorlo, smartwool, Wigwam, Wrightsock (one of my favorites), all USA made. I have all of them.
Great review, but I disagree about your conclusion. Silverlight makes a nice pair of socks, but the first thing I notice, side by side is how absolutely more dense a Darn Tough sock is compared to a Silverlight. The stich count is way higher on a Darn Tough sock, and because of that they are more comfortable and more durable. I have a pair of Darn Toughs that are 5 years old and still look brand new. Also, you can wear them for a week without washing too, they NEVER smell.
I appreciate your feedback - legit. I don't know how much durability matters if they both have the same guarantee (other than the bother of the exchange) - but I know several Silverlight users (former Darntough users) who vouch for the durability - and they prefer them over Darntough. I can't yet testify to this yet, since I've had them for less than a year. But so far... pretty compatible to my Darntough. As for the smell, I've not had the same experience as you - I need to rinse them out every day to keep the odor under control. But - still, you absolutely should be happy with your Darntoughs - good company, good product.
I just picked up 3 pairs of Silverlights ankle height. With a 10% introductory discount, and free shipping, it was only $60 USD. If they don't work out for backpacking, they should make an excellent travel sock.
Glad you took advantage of the discount!! Hope they work out for you. Love mine! And thanks for watching!
It seems like that excuse is used commonly by companies who outsource their products to China
Probably true. Hoping some of this craziness with China will bring manufacturing back home.
Agreed! @@DavidonEarth
Grip6 is USA made.
silverlight socks have reduced the silver yarn content
Well, they've had 5% silver yarn since I've started wearing them mid-2023 - and they are still 5% silver as of today March 2024.