01Gold Standard
Women's Hiker Micro Crew Cushion
$25Lifetime value
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Unconditional lifetime warranty - no receipt needed, no conditions. Vermont-made quality control. Shrink-treated merino is not itchy.
Quality Score12/12
Purity
Evidence
Transparency
Value
Strong Evidence
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Ingredients & Purity
Premium Merino Wool, Nylon, Lycra Spandex. Shrink-treated merino.
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Scientific Evidence
Unconditional lifetime guarantee. Made in Vermont, USA.
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Brand Transparency
Full Made-in-USA traceability. Sustainability-focused materials.
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Value Assessment
$23-26/pair but lifetime warranty = effectively free over time.
Why Not Alternatives?
Only major brand with true lifetime warranty (they replace even socks with 'more holes than sock left').