Help me find a very specific type of sock
November 4, 2024 3:13 PM Subscribe
My child has outgrown her favorite brand of socks (sorry for the Amazon link; we purchase elsewhere whenever possible) and my efforts to find a comparable pair of socks in a larger size have failed. She has sensory sensitivities so I am hoping I can find something closer to the particular fabric blend of these socks, which is 45% Wool, 40% Polyester, 15% Spandex. Does anyone have any leads or magic ways to search? Thank you!
The price may be a non-starter for you, but Bombas merino socks are really nice. They're more wool and less polyester (79% Merino Wool 19% Polyester 2% Elastane, at the wooliest but it seems to vary a bit my color), but I have a few and they don't feel scratchy at all. Toe seams in socks are often a sensory issue, and these are great on that front, and they tend to stay in place really well without bunching up or sliding around. I've been extremely happy with all of mine, and they've lasted well. They do offer refunds even on socks that have been worn, so you can give them a real try before committing to the price.
posted by duien at 4:19 PM on November 4 [1 favorite]
posted by duien at 4:19 PM on November 4 [1 favorite]
I did not search the site, but this company has a LOT of socks:
Jefferies Socks
posted by orange (sherbet) rabbit at 4:21 PM on November 4
Jefferies Socks
posted by orange (sherbet) rabbit at 4:21 PM on November 4
Have you tried DarnTough?
They're something like 45% Merino Wool, 50% Nylon, and 5% Spandex. Because Nylon is softer than Polyester (and because Merino Wool is an extra soft type of wool), you might end up with a similar feel overall. Also, you can pick a style with "cushioning", meaning soft terry loops underfoot. They feel really good. Well made, no annoying seams, snug, stay up. The prices seem insane for a pair of socks, but they come with a lifetime warranty, and it's really easy to use. You send in a picture of socks in need of repair, and they'll send you a voucher for any new pair, free, no shipping. They will also do this if you tried them out and just don't like them (if they're reasonably new).
I am not a sockbroker.
posted by toucan at 5:16 PM on November 4 [3 favorites]
They're something like 45% Merino Wool, 50% Nylon, and 5% Spandex. Because Nylon is softer than Polyester (and because Merino Wool is an extra soft type of wool), you might end up with a similar feel overall. Also, you can pick a style with "cushioning", meaning soft terry loops underfoot. They feel really good. Well made, no annoying seams, snug, stay up. The prices seem insane for a pair of socks, but they come with a lifetime warranty, and it's really easy to use. You send in a picture of socks in need of repair, and they'll send you a voucher for any new pair, free, no shipping. They will also do this if you tried them out and just don't like them (if they're reasonably new).
I am not a sockbroker.
posted by toucan at 5:16 PM on November 4 [3 favorites]
Best answer: No recommendations, but wanted to note that the too small socks have seamless toes, which I bet is also a part of the appeal for a sensory kid.
posted by atomicstone at 6:08 PM on November 4 [1 favorite]
posted by atomicstone at 6:08 PM on November 4 [1 favorite]
I find Bombas and Stance to be much softer than DarnTough. And fewer issues with seams.
posted by lloquat at 12:01 AM on November 5
posted by lloquat at 12:01 AM on November 5
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