I have to say that I only once previously with hiking gear had no experience and I've been busy in the last months as part of my preparation for a wide walk with the theme. I quickly noticed that almost always comes at a price especially when hiking equipment quality. I would never previously have thought to buy me a pair of socks for 20! But even for the first put the TK 2 I have already noticed the difference. The socks fit perfectly to your foot and pressing points or seams there are not expected to. The insulation is so good that I can do without home safely on the cold tiles on slippers. The hiking socks from discounter around the corner no longer particularly well looked after the first day's walk and you immediately noticed that they would not survive a multi-day hike. The TK2 I wear now almost every day and not to recognize that not only hiking and wear for several weeks. And even after a 20 km hiking in new shoes, it has never pushed on the feet or scrubbed. The socks keep their promise and are worth buying a running definitely also for people in everyday life very much.
Update: After 3,500 km on the Appalachian Trail, I would forgive Meanwhile, 6 or 7 stars. after approximately 2800 km I had to replace because they have just yet scoured the socks. But two pairs of socks for 2800 KM hiking at a time ?? Furthermore, absolute buy recommendation from me.