Darn Tough does describe these socks. I have been wearing them religiously (even to church) for the past few months and I absolutely love them. Some of the great key features I love about these socks:
Decrease needing to wash them. I love that they are merino wool. I can wear these socks for 2-4 day between washes. I haven't yet worn them through the vigors of fall hunting or sweating summer hikes, but I would assume I would get more out of them then your standard socks. Maybe 1.5-2 days during the fall hunting season.
They fit very well. I am about 6'1" 195lb and have a size 12 foot. I have big calves and love that they are almost "compression" like feeling around my ankle and lower calves and they don't fall down. I haven't experienced any signs of stretching. Since they are compression like around the ankle and calve areas.
Durability. I have these socks almost every day. I get lazy and when I have to run into the garage or on the back patio (to cook on the grill or Traeger) I dont take my socks off and usually don't slip on my shoes. These socks aren't showing any wearing.
They are extremely comfortable.
They make me feel sexy. If I am not hunting, fishing, skiing, or hiking I usually always wear shorts, socks, and hiking book even in winter (think steve irwin the crocodile hunter). Since they have a nice compression around my calves. They look super good with my shorts, boots, and sock setup.