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Smartwool socks were actually worth $15+/pair.

That clearly looks like a construction issue - they aren't finishing off the seam properly. Have you considered emailing that pic to the company and seeing how they respond? 

That's exactly what I think I will do.  I have a couple of pair of this sock and they're all doing it.  I've had some of my PhDs do similar, too.  At least those tend to wear out in the toes before the cuffs tear off, though.

I'm new to SmartWool socks and you guys sound knowledgeable about them.  I have one pair that I've worn on half a dozen runs or so.  Are they meant to be super tight-fitting in the toes?  They're not totally uncomfortable, but I'm unable to spread my toes in them.

None of mine are super snug.  I'd probably go up a size if they're overly tight through the toes.

I have contacted them before and they will replace them.  The problems is that they replaced them with the same pair that I then wore through equally as quickly.    This is why I don't wear Smartwool for running anymore.

Smartwool socks were actually worth $15+/pair.

 

This has been my experience exactly. All my newer ones have gotten holes within 6 months. I've stopped buying them, but I haven't found a decent replacement for a sock that rides the line between something that doesn't turn my feet into puddles and something I can wear to work...