Any socks of comparable quality to Darn Tough but lighter in weight?

well, DTV have a huge range of weights, so you need to be a shade more specific.

I have used the really padded Full Boot Socks in the past, but the ankle comes up a bit high and that can create a bit of a heat rash there. So I bought some of the new crew version, but missed that they are only 'really padded' at the bottom. The top surface is thinner. They lasted quite nicely for 2 months continuous walking in Europe this summer, and will be used for many more walks.

Mind you, the Full Boot Socks also last me for years.

Cheers

REI used to carry blue polypro liner socks that wore like iron, but last I checked, they don't have them anymore.

No.

Defeet Wooleators are more durable and lighter than the thinner DTs.

Thanks for the heads up on DeFeet.

This DeFeet sock is also very nice. My favorite of the four or five brands I've tried. Probably not any lighter than the sock you mentioned. I haven't tried the Darn Toughs but would like to.

You have two options:

Darn Tough Socks or WigWam socks

Dahlgren

which ones do you have?

they make padded and non-padded ones (Mesh)- the Mesh are lighter and more breathable, but lack the padding- they also offer micro crew, 1/4 length and no-show- each a little lighter than the former

I've been using the Mesh 1/4's of late for trail running, longevity is good, but not as good as the padded; but then again they have a lifetime warranty :)

+1 defeet wooleators

I've alternated two pairs for ~3000 miles over 3 years, and there is only one small hole on one of the socks.

Any thin polyester running socks do fine. I use defeet wool-e-ators and various running socks, I dont prefer one over the other at all, they are interchangeable. Polyester dries quicker though.

3 things important in a sock, IMO:

1) Cuff. Need to cover ankles to protect from scraping from the other foot when walking in narrow & deep trail treads. Dont sacrifice 0.25 oz here to have a lighter sock.

2) roomy toes. Narrow socks that squeeze the toes together make the piggies uncomfortable after many miles.

3) keep them clean. Dirt permeates trail runners and socks and starts abrading the foot after only a day or two.