Alright. I am an avid runner/hiker and I wore these socks constantly around the house without shoes, on trail runs in bulky shoes and minimalist shoes, and for casual use. They were already a thin material when I got them, and despite this it took me years to wear them out. I have used wool blend socks made by REI, SmartWool, Danner, and CostCo's clothing brand "Weatherproof". Out of all these, Darn Tough is truly the toughest, with Smartwool coming in second. None have matched the cozy comfort of Danner, but these softness of their hunting socks came at the expense of longevity. The Weatherproof wore out 3-4 times faster than any of the others. So based just on quality, Darn Tough are clear leaders. Add to this that they will replace your socks FOR FREE when they wear out (which takes years), there is simply no other choice!