Socks: warranties compared
10 brands. We read every warranty so you don't have to. Checked through October 2026.
7 of 10 brands cover socks in full for one year or less. Darn Tough and Feetures cover everything for life. 5 brands keep some parts covered after full coverage ends, and 3 keep something covered for life.
Every brand, side by side
- 1Darn Tough75/100Full: LifetimeNo partial coverage
- 2Feetures75/100Full: LifetimeNo partial coverage
- 3Stance45/100Full: NonePartial: to lifetimePartial covers: Infiknit socks; Whole product
- 4Smartwool32/100Full: 2 yearsNo partial coverage
- 5Minus3323/100Full: NonePartial: to 5 yearsPartial covers: Whole product
- 6Wigwam15/100Full: NonePartial: to 2 yearsPartial covers: Whole product
- 7Balega13/100Full: NonePartial: to 1 yearPartial covers: Whole product
- 8Injinji13/100Full: NonePartial: to 1 yearPartial covers: Whole product
- 9Bombas10/100Full: NoneNo partial coverage
- 10Farm to Feet10/100Full: NoneNo partial coverage
From each maker's published warranty. “Unverified” means we couldn't confirm the terms on the maker's own site. How we rate warranties
What these warranties often leave out
- Scratches, dents and looks1 of 10 brands
- Tears1 of 10 brands
How long stores give you to return it
Longest return window first, for socks.
- CostcoMost itemsNo fixed deadline
- NordstromMost itemsNo fixed deadline
- Sam's ClubMost itemsNo fixed deadline
- evoPacific Northwest and Mountain West storesMost items366 days
- BackcountryMost items90 days from delivery
- Kohl'sMost items90 days
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- Men's WearhouseMost items90 days
- REIMost items90 days
- TargetMost items90 days
- WalmartMost items90 days
- Big 5 Sporting GoodsWestern US storesMost items90 days
- Blain's Farm & FleetUpper Midwest storesMost items90 days
- ScheelsMidwest and Mountain West storesMost items90 days
- Theisen's Home Farm AutoUpper Midwest storesMost items90 days
- Academy Sports + OutdoorsMost items60 days
- Bass Pro ShopsMost items60 days
- Boot BarnMost items60 days from delivery
- Cabela'sMost items60 days
- HibbettMost items60 days
- JCPenneyMost items60 days
- Road Runner SportsMost items60 days
- Shoe CarnivalMost items60 days
- ZapposMost items60 days from delivery
- Family Farm & HomeGreat Lakes storesMost items60 days
- Foot LockerMost items45 days
- Nordstrom RackMost items40 days
- Bloomingdale'sMost items30 days from delivery
- Dillard'sMost items30 days
- Fleet FeetMost items30 days
- Macy'sMost items30 days from delivery
- Ross Dress for LessMost items30 days
- Sportsman's WarehouseMost items30 days
- Tractor SupplyMost items30 days
- Urban OutfittersMost items30 days from delivery
- BelkSoutheast storesMost items30 days
- Gabe'sEastern US storesMost items30 days
- Murdoch's Ranch & Home SupplyMountain West storesMost items30 days
- Rural KingMidwest storesMost items30 days
- Wilco Farm StoresPacific Northwest storesMost items30 days
From each store's published return policy, using its rule for socks where it has one. Member and holiday extensions aren't counted. Check yours before you buy.
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Questions shoppers ask
Which brand of socks has the best warranty?
On paper, Darn Tough scores highest, with lifetime of full coverage.
Is a long warranty on socks really that long?
Often not for the whole product. Many longer warranties cover only certain parts after the first year or two, and you usually pay for the labor. The bars above show full and partial coverage separately.
Do I need to register to get the warranty?
None of the 10 brands require registration for their basic coverage. Registering can still get you recall notices. Keep your receipt either way.
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