I contacted Darn Tough about three different socks that appear to essentially be identical. Here is their reply for everyone’s information.
Hi Mike,
Thank you for reaching out to us. The Hunter OTC, Mountaineering OTC and the T4050 OTC Extra Cushions are all comparable in performance. All three styles sit at approximately 17″ from heel to cuff and each sock is fully lined with high-density terry looped merino wool cushioning. One big difference between the three is that the T4050 within our Tactical line and is knit with 100% domestically sourced wool and materials whereas all of our socks in our Men’s, Women’s, and Juniors collections are knit with globally sourced wool and materials.
Although the overall composition varies slightly between these three styles, we have not noticed any significant difference in warmth or support between these styles and the main differences between these models are color, pattern, and material sourcing.
Hunter OTC Extra Cushion: http://darntough.com/products/hunter-over-the-calf-extra-cushion
Tactical T4050 OTC Extra Cushion: http://darntough.com/products/t4050-tactical-over-the-calf-extra-cushion
Mountaineering OTC Extra Cushion: http://darntough.com/products/mens-mountaineering-otc-extra-cushion
In case you didn’t know, we offer free 90-day order returns and exchanges when you order directly from us. If for any reason you’re unhappy with your purchase, you can return your socks for a refund or an exchange within that 90-day time-frame.
Please let us know if you have any other questions or if there is anything else we can do to assist you!
Thank you for choosing Darn Tough,
Sherriann L.
Darn Tough Vermont
Customer Support Team
877-327-6883
