I have one pair, and have had that same pair for 10 years or so. They are doing fine, though I prefer the fit of Darn Tough and wear those more often.
The woman who started Smartwool aeons ago had to sell the company when she was diagnosed with cancer. Her interest was socks, and of course the new owners expanded Smartwool quite a bit, with some iffy quality changes here and there. After she recovered, she started Point 6 and brought the focus onto socks at first. So Point 6 is pretty much the same as the original Smartwool from a couple decades ago.
You might take a look at “Point 6” socks. They have a lifetime guarantee. https://point6.com/pages/merino-wool
I have one pair, and have had that same pair for 10 years or so. They are doing fine, though I prefer the fit of Darn Tough and wear those more often.
The woman who started Smartwool aeons ago had to sell the company when she was diagnosed with cancer. Her interest was socks, and of course the new owners expanded Smartwool quite a bit, with some iffy quality changes here and there. After she recovered, she started Point 6 and brought the focus onto socks at first. So Point 6 is pretty much the same as the original Smartwool from a couple decades ago.