Carhartt Men's SQ6103M Lightweight Cotton Blend Quarter Sock 3-Pack

Maybe more expensive than other brands but they hold up & don't frey after washing. All I'm buying from now on. Everytime I try another sock they're cheaply made I regret it. They look good in the pics though. Never again.

Fit well, last long

These socks are extremely comfortable and warm (without making my feet excessively sweaty). The only thing stopping me from giving 5 stars is that one of the pairs is about an inch shorter than all the others, which is slightly annoying when you go to match them up out of the dryer. I have not owned these socks long enough to speak intelligently about their durability, but I can say with confidence that these socks are very comfortable for all-day wear in hiking boots: I am a chemistry teacher and I wear these with a pair of Vasque boots all day, every day. Definitely would buy these again.

These socks fit well and are durable (with regard to elasticity and degredation of the soles). I wear size 9-10 shoes, 9 being absolutely the smallest I can go. I like socks to be snug, but not tight. These socks are an ideal fit for me. The soles provide some cushion and are more padded than most basic socks. The material is not super soft but I would never even think to call it uncomfortable. The socks are not very elastic, the material generally doesn't stretch a lot. These socks are not thick (Not to the point where they cushion your feet like a wool sock), they will not keep your feet warm when it is cold outside, I usually wear a second pair when it is very cold. They are not overly hot during summer months I have worn these socks for approximately 2 years and the first pairs that I bought have loosened slightly compared to the newer pairs I have but the difference is not very noticeable. Note that if these fit you tightly they may stretch more than in my experience. My other pairs of black socks were either too loose and would slip down or too tight and would leave my legs with impressions. These socks after 2 years still fit well and do not slip. The material they are made of is far more durable than any of my other socks, I walk around my house in socks most of the time and the soles of these socks are far from worn as many of my other pairs are. With these socks I see much less "lint rolls" than other socks I've owned. (I am referring to bits of the cotton that roll up around the soles from repeated scraping against surfaces which eventually lead to the soles wearing out). The older socks have faded a little bit to a more dull black. I wear these mostly in tennis shoes and dress shoes, rarely in boots. I don't believe I put huge stress on my socks compared to many people but these have absolutely without a doubt held up better than any pair of hanes, nike, or addidas socks that I have owned and used for the same duration.

If you are looking for indestructible socks then these are not for you. Those would probably have to be made almost entirely out of Twaron, Kevlar, Ballistic Nylon, and HDPE fibers - and they would cost as much as their weight in diamonds. But would probably not be very comfortable to wear on your feet. I never owned anything from the Carhartt company/brand until 2012, when I needed work gloves for a specific purpose and the company I worked for had catalogs of this brand lying around. It is enough to say that I spent at least 50% of my work time then on my feet and would frequently end up in/near places where something was being built - and frequently had to wear steel toe shoes and other PPE(personal protective equipment). The usual "designer brands" are just not designed for that kind of work. My problem has always been that my "designer" socks turn into rags within a month if I wear them all the time(especially when I wear them at work). So I had to buy dozens of pairs of those socks. The common problem is that a sock would get holes near the back(heel) of the sock and near the front(toes) because the fiber/fabric would wear away(layer by layer) too easily(and quickly) around those areas and eventually rip. Some have limited reinforcement near the front or the back but not over a large surface area. The extra reinforcement of the above areas is why I bought these Carhartt Quarter Socks(and the similar and longer Carhartt Crew Work Socks). The Positive: + All colors are mostly Cotton. + I have used these socks since January 2018 and all are still intact. + I normally wear size 10.5 and 11 men's shoes, these socks(size "L" 6-12) feel neither too small nor too large even after being washed multiple times. + These socks are mostly made from cotton so I don't feel any irritation and my feet don't get too warm or sweaty(but it is still Winter in my area). + Comfortable to wear in cool temperatures but I wear longer socks for really cold freezing temperatures. The Negative: - The top stretch fabric portion(neck?) is not nearly as long as it is in the picture. So I don't wear Winter boots with these socks on. But this works better for warmer weather. - Even after several months these socks still shed significant material(lint) on my feet. - Feet/legs may get cold if temperatures drop below freezing. - (For the nitpicker)The reinforced heel area could feel uncomfortable for some when standing up for a long time. I have ordered more and I plan to wear these during the warmer/hot months of the year(the longer crew socks work better for boots and colder temperatures). I only bought the socks(black or grey) that have nylon reinforcement(I think simple polyester in the white socks will wear out faster). So far so good.

For years I had a major sock frustration. I bought the common box-store brands: Hanes, Dickey, Fruit of the Loom, Gold Toe, etc. I literally tried about every brand out there. I'm 255 pounds, so admittedly hard on socks. They either quickly developed holes in the heels or the elastic around the ankles failed. It was a constant aggravation. Finally I shelled out a little more money and tried these Carhartts. I'M SOLD FOR LIFE!!!! The quality, right out of the bag, was jaw-dropping. They are thick, durable, very long-wearing, and have excellent, comfortable elastic that holds its shape. The originals I ordered here are still going strong. In fact, they actually look as new as they did when I bought them, but I'm back for more because I like them so darn much. Though I live in a northern "cold" state, I wear these year-round because the lower ankle band puts less pressure on my skin.

Okay, love Carhartt, been buying Carhartt work and casual clothes since 1961. The soxs reviewed here are mine, I wear them. They are much smaller, and much thinner than expected. I have purchased many soxs from Carhartt over the years, and these are extremely disappointing examples of past sox purchases. My foot size is 9 1/2EE and these soxs although advertised to fit size 6 to 12 (wow, what a stretch) are very tight on my feet. These soxs are not characteristic of Carhartt fit or quality. These will not fit size 10/12 foot size w/o cutting them open. Being these soxs are so bad in fit and thickness I have to believe that they are "Seconds" but not marked as such, a factory mistake. I will continue to wear these, although snug, unless they "shrink" when washed, then they are going back to Amazon who have the best return policy in the industry.

I ordered these for my husband to wear for work. In the summer he wears shorts and work boots on the construction job site. He walks 10+ miles a day on the job, so comfy socks are a must. This length is perfect for summer while wearing shorts. He had been wearing his crew length Carhartt socks and scrunching them down at the ankles, but that made the socks uncomfortable and too tight at his ankles. He loves these socks because they aren't overly tight and constricting on his legs/ankles. He is very happy that his legs don't have deep indentations and itchiness when he takes these quarter length socks off at the end of a long day. The socks are extremely well made and very cushiony. Highly recommend them!