It is midweight: cushioned underfoot with terry loops, thinner elsewhere so it fits inside a snug ski boot.

What size is this listing?

Men's Large in Blackberry. Darn Tough sizes run XS to XXL, so pick by shoe size.

Are there women's Snowpack socks?

Darn Tough does not list a women's Snowpack; its closest women's style is the Snowburst Over-the-Calf Midweight (style 8028).

Are Darn Tough socks worth it for skiing?

Most skiers think so: merino, a snug fit and a lifetime guarantee make them last many seasons.

What socks should you wear skiing?

One pair of thin or midweight over-the-calf ski socks in merino or a synthetic blend - not cotton, and not two pairs, which bunch up and rub inside the boot.

Are ski socks compression socks?

Most are not. The Snowpack is a snug, cushioned merino sock, and Darn Tough does not describe it as a compression sock.

Do ski socks need shin padding?

Not usually. Padded shins can help in rental or ill-fitting boots; the Snowpack cushions underfoot and at the Achilles, not the shin.

Darn Tough Snowpack Over-the-Calf Midweight Ski Socks

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Darn Tough Snowpack Ski Socks — merino ski socks with a lifetime guarantee

Name: Darn Tough Snowpack Over-the-Calf Midweight Ski Socks
Brand: Darn Tough
Price: 32 USD

Darn Tough Snowpack Over-the-Calf Midweight Ski Socks

Reviewed by the WhyToBuyThis team · Updated September 2026 · How we choose

Perfect for

Resort skiers
Snowboarders
Men's size Large
Everyday ski kit

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Price: $32.00

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Why this gift works

The Darn Tough Snowpack is a men's over-the-calf midweight ski and snowboard sock, style 8017, knit from a merino wool blend with soft terry loop cushioning underfoot and a reinforced cushion at the Achilles to reduce heel lift - there is no shin padding. It runs about 17 inches from heel to cuff so it sits above the boot, and it is still made in Vermont. This listing is the Blackberry color in size Large.

Good ski socks are the cheapest way to make boots more comfortable, and merino stays warm without getting clammy. Darn Tough's unconditional lifetime guarantee - worn out, holed, anything short of being dyed or altered - is the reason skiers happily pay more for them.

Who is this gift for?

Great for

A skier whose feet are always cold by lunchtime
Someone who wears the same two pairs of ski socks every trip

Think twice if

You are unsure of their size
They prefer an ultra-light race sock

The catch

Sizing and fiber blend vary between batches and sellers - Darn Tough's current page lists a slightly different merino share from this color - and warranty claims mean paying return shipping for a credit on a new pair.

Skip if you do not know their shoe size, or if they only ski once a season in rental boots.

Key specs

Darn Tough Snowpack Over-the-Calf Midweight Ski Socks specifications
Brand	Darn Tough Vermont
Model	Men's Snowpack Over-the-Calf Midweight, style 8017
Fiber	Merino wool, nylon and Lycra blend (54/43/3 on Darn Tough's page; 58/40/2 for this color, per evo)
Cushion	Terry loop underfoot, reinforced Achilles cushion; no shin padding
Height	Over the calf, about 17 in heel to cuff
Color / size	Blackberry, Large (this listing)
Made in	Vermont, USA
Guarantee	Unconditional lifetime guarantee (maker)

Worth knowing before you buy

Sizes run XS to XXL; this listing is Large.
Machine wash cold on gentle, inside out, and tumble dry low, per Darn Tough.

Why we like it

Merino wool that stays warm without the clammy feel
Cushioning underfoot, thin through the shin
An unconditional lifetime guarantee
Made in Vermont

What to look for in ski socks

Over-the-calf height. The sock should sit above the boot cuff so nothing rubs on the shin.
Thin, not bulky. Midweight or lighter fits a snug boot; thick socks can make feet colder by cutting circulation.
Merino wool. Merino keeps feet warm when damp and resists odor on multi-day trips.
Sizing. Buy by shoe size - a baggy sock bunches inside a boot.

Questions people ask

You file a claim with Darn Tough, send the worn pair back at your own shipping cost, and get a credit for a free replacement pair. Seconds and dyed or altered socks are excluded.