Men's StormSock Waterproof Heavyweight Boot Socks vs Men's Hiker Encounter 2-Pack: which is safer?

Where these two actually differ

• We flag Formaldehyde resins in synthetic blend, Azo dyes and heavy metals in pigmentation, Degradation and microfiber shedding during washing and Undisclosed water repellent chemistry (PFAS family assumed) on the Bridgedale and not on the Darn Tough.
• We flag Antimony in synthetic fibers (nylon reinforcement) and Microfiber shedding (synthetic blend durability) on the Darn Tough and not on the Bridgedale.
• The Bridgedale is Merino wool blend with durable water repellent (DWR) finish where the Darn Tough is Merino wool blend, no water-repellent treatment applied, which is most of the difference in these two grades.
• The gap is 45 points, wide enough that this is not a close call, and the Darn Tough is the one to buy.