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type: "product"
id: "darn-tough-stride-micro-crew-ultra-lightweight"
name: "Darn Tough Stride Micro Crew Ultra-Lightweight Running Sock"
brand: "Darn Tough"
model: "Stride Micro Crew Ultra-Lightweight Running Sock"
department: "Running"
category: "Running socks"
category_id: "running-socks"
subtype: "merino no-cushion micro crew"
msrp_usd: 22
price_tier: "Mid-range"
price_checked: "2026-10-26"
fits: ["men", "women"]
warmth: "light"
wind: "none"
water: "none"
visibility: "none"
awards: ["Best guarantee (Cold-weather running guide)"]
url: "https://agenticrecs.com/products/darn-tough-stride-micro-crew-ultra-lightweight/"
json_url: "https://agenticrecs.com/products/darn-tough-stride-micro-crew-ultra-lightweight/index.json"
official_url: "https://darntough.com/products/mens-merino-wool-stride-micro-crew-no-cushion-ultra-lightweight-running-socks"
last_verified: "2026-10-26"
evidence: "Brand specs; 1 published review summarized; not tested by AgenticRecs"
---

# Darn Tough Stride Micro Crew Ultra-Lightweight Running Sock

**Verdict:** A thin, no-cushion merino running sock backed by Darn Tough's lifetime guarantee. iRunFar's testers found it comfortable and odor-resistant but missed sole padding.

- **Best for:** Runners who want a durable, low-bulk merino sock that covers the ankle under tights and lasts for years.
- **Not for:** Anyone wanting underfoot cushioning or a warm sock for deep cold.
- **Downsides:** No sole cushioning; Fits slightly large, per REI shoppers

## Picks

- Best guarantee in [Winter running socks](https://agenticrecs.com/guides/cold-weather-running/socks/)

## Key facts

| Field | Value | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| List price (MSRP) | $22 (REI price for the men's version, since darntough.com couldn't be read; iRunFar listed $21.) | darntough.com, checked 2026-10-26 |
| Fits | Men's, Women's | Brand |
| Warmth | Light | Construction (see scale) |
| Wind | None | Brand |
| Water | None | Brand |
| Visibility | None | Brand |

## Where to buy

- Darn Tough: https://darntough.com/products/mens-merino-wool-stride-micro-crew-no-cushion-ultra-lightweight-running-socks

## Specs

| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Materials | 42% merino wool, 52% nylon, 6% elastane |
| Height | Micro crew (about 8.5 in heel to cuff, men's) |
| Cushion | None |
| Merino content | 42% |
| Toe style | Seamless-style toe |
| Warranty | Lifetime guarantee |
| Style number | 1036 (men's) |

## Features

- Ultralight no-cushion knit for a low in-shoe profile
- Micro crew height with secure cuff
- Reinforced heel, footbed and outside toe
- Seamless-style toe
- Made in USA
- Lifetime guarantee

## What reviewers say

- Listed among its other great picks. Testers found it comfortable and odor-resistant and liked the Vermont-made, Responsible Wool Standard wool and lifetime guarantee, but noted there's no extra sole padding. Source: [iRunFar: Best Running Socks of 2026](https://www.irunfar.com/best-running-socks), 2026-06-09.

## How this page was made

- Specs, materials and list price: https://darntough.com/products/mens-merino-wool-stride-micro-crew-no-cushion-ultra-lightweight-running-socks, checked 2026-10-26.
- Verdict, best for, not for and downsides: our summary of the 1 published review above.
- Hands-on testing: AgenticRecs has not tested this product yet.