Love how tough and reliable Darn Tough socks are. They stay in place, manage moisture and keep you warm. This sock does have padding although I generally prefer Ultralight (no cushion) for ski boots, however, it does give a comfy feel.

My go-to sock brand for more rigorous activities, great shin padding and perfect balance of cushion and mesh in the foot.

Can't go wrong with Darn Tough Socks. Warm, soft, and comfortable. Perfect padding in all the right places.

these socks are great super warm and the perfect thickness and the lifetime warranty is unbeatable.

I ordered a Large, my foot is a 10.5, it fits great. I've got longer legs, and surprisingly they do go all the way up to the bend of the knee. Very warm, great thickness. The padded section is just enough to remain comfortable while sending it. I always trust Darn Tough to make a great sock.

Darn tough ski socks are very hard to wear out. Super durable and warm, and thin enough for most skiers. Darn Tough are made in Vermont and put an emphasis on quality. If you wear very snug boots, might want a thinner sock (Smartwool PhD), but, for me, these have held up better over the years and work great with my boots.

I have worn Smartwool for years and decided to give these a shot since they were a few bucks cheaper. I definitely think these are just as good. I have a size 10 foot and ordered size large, I would advise those on the fringe to size down. I will be ordering a medium next time.

This is a great, lightweight sock for a serious day of skiing. I am on the mountain anywhere from four to six days a week between teaching and free skiing big mountain terrain at Brighton, Utah. I wear these socks with the Salomon QST Pro 130 ski boot and find the fit between the two to be perfect and functional at all temperatures. Many of my other ski socks tend to bunch up around the toes while this is the only pair to not bunch up on me.

It is commonly thought that a thick sock should take the place of warmth in a ski boot where you only really need to have the proper boot fit and a thin sock.

Also if it helps, I ordered a Large and my foot size is a 12. Perfect sizing for me.

Can't beat the lifetime guarantee!

Best socks I've ever owned. Can't beat the lifetime warranty!

I definitely get a little OCD with my ski socks as I run my boots super small (damn racing background..) and needs something that will be thin warm and comfortable and the Darn Tough Merino Wool True Seamless Over-The-Calf Padded Ultra-Light Ski Socks ticks all those marks so far.

The 64% merino wool, 33% nylon, 4% Lycra spandex weave allows the sock to balance warmth and comfort with stretchy fit and (with proper wash/drying) maintains shape while not being too firm. The thickness of the sock is just good enough for anyone who wants to run boots smaller than usual and I haven't had any rub points as of yet. I run a size 11 and the L fits me pretty well albeit a little bit narrow and the very top of the foot (damn bulbous big-toes).

If you are looking for a great all around lightweight ski sock, give this a shot for sure.

I love these socks. I don't like to wear thick ski socks because they tend to cut off circulation with my ski boots but these are thin enough that they don't cause any such problems and are still super warm!

Huge fan of darn tough socks. these socks are just like all their others, amazing!!

These socks are the bomb. Darn Tough describes it all.
-Super Comfortable
-Great Wicking Properties so my feet are always dry
-Not too thick in my already tight ski boots
-Shin Cushion makes a long day of skiing easier on the shins
-Merino Wool makes for toasty dry feet
-Not to mention Darn Tough has a Lifetime warranty on these socks so you will literally have them for ever

I use these socks strictly for snowboarding and I've been nothing but happy…so much so that I have 3 pairs now.

I gave these as a gift and this is what I was told about them:

They fit like a glove on my toes. My feet are happy, warm and perfectly regulated while on the slopes.

Lightweight, thin, merino to keep the stink away. Can't go wrong with Darn Tough although the design on these is a bit boring. For something a bit more fun I prefer the Pinnacle http://www.backcountry.com/darn-tough-merino-wool-pinnacle-ultra-light-ski-socks-mens

Great skiing sock. really comfortable. better than SmartWool or any other ski sock on the market

I got my friend a pair of these when he started as a ski instructor because he is not a fan of the thick ski socks. He has loved these and despite being lightweight they have been plenty warm for him. The merino wool is naturally anti-microbial, so the smell from being in boots all day is minimized. These are the typical ski-sock calf length. And the designs are shweet

These things are bombproof. I got them because I recently sized down in ski boots and needed a thinner sock. I have worn them for about two weeks of skiing and have not seen any wear or tear. They put up with it all. I am a size 10 in street shoes, size 25.5 ski boot, and I sized down to a M. They fit pretty spot on. Get these if you need a one quiver ski sock for a trip or just like nice socks made in the USA