Help me find my dream socks!
April 6, 2015 1:22 PM
My favorite line of socks has been discontinued and I would like to see what my options are for a replacement. Basically, I like solid black boot socks with plenty of cushioning.
Wicking is expected. Antimicrobial is a big plus. Patterns and logos are a huge minus. Cost is really not a concern. Thorlo has been my brand and I'm looking at potentially either https://www.thorlo.com/socks/mcb/404 or https://www.thorlo.com/socks/ms/305 but if there is something better out there I have no compunction at all about switching brands for a higher quality product.
Wicking is expected. Antimicrobial is a big plus. Patterns and logos are a huge minus. Cost is really not a concern. Thorlo has been my brand and I'm looking at potentially either https://www.thorlo.com/socks/mcb/404 or https://www.thorlo.com/socks/ms/305 but if there is something better out there I have no compunction at all about switching brands for a higher quality product.
You can pry my Smartwool socks from my cold dead toes. I have about 20 pairs of black ones.
posted by desjardins at 1:35 PM on April 6, 2015
posted by desjardins at 1:35 PM on April 6, 2015
Seconding Smartwool. Most comfortable socks I've ever owned.
That said, they wear out within a year and they're kind of pricey to replace. I recently switched to Darned Tough socks, which are almost (but not quite) as comfortable as Smartwool and have a lifetime warranty that I suspect I'll be too lazy to use when they finally do wear out.
Both brands are available in basic black with only a small logo.
posted by bondcliff at 1:49 PM on April 6, 2015
That said, they wear out within a year and they're kind of pricey to replace. I recently switched to Darned Tough socks, which are almost (but not quite) as comfortable as Smartwool and have a lifetime warranty that I suspect I'll be too lazy to use when they finally do wear out.
Both brands are available in basic black with only a small logo.
posted by bondcliff at 1:49 PM on April 6, 2015
Smartwool are good, but avoid the dressier styles. I find those don't last me more than six months. I usually get the Smartwool PhD and find they last much longer.
Icebreaker also make good socks, but I find they're much tighter than the Smartwool.
posted by futureisunwritten at 1:59 PM on April 6, 2015
Icebreaker also make good socks, but I find they're much tighter than the Smartwool.
posted by futureisunwritten at 1:59 PM on April 6, 2015
Going to join the Smartwool chorus here.
That said, they wear out within a year and they're kind of pricey to replace.
Complete opposite experience for me. My first couple of ones are just now starting to die, and I've had those for 4 years.
posted by astapasta24 at 4:39 PM on April 6, 2015
That said, they wear out within a year and they're kind of pricey to replace.
Complete opposite experience for me. My first couple of ones are just now starting to die, and I've had those for 4 years.
posted by astapasta24 at 4:39 PM on April 6, 2015
Complete opposite experience for me. My first couple of ones are just now starting to die, and I've had those for 4 years.
Yeah, I should probably have mentioned that I have like five pairs of regular-use socks that I rotate, washing in between wears, of course.
posted by bondcliff at 6:36 PM on April 6, 2015
Yeah, I should probably have mentioned that I have like five pairs of regular-use socks that I rotate, washing in between wears, of course.
posted by bondcliff at 6:36 PM on April 6, 2015
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