Sirs - Spec some super socks, s'il vous plait

[bazzabear]

My every day sock choice is a pair of thin cotton black socks. Lockdown has made my prize comfort over most other ideals, so I had a look around at how I could up my sock game, and discovered Danish Endurance bamboo socks.

I'd like to say they are the answer - but while they are very comfortable, they are not hard wearing. I got them around Christmas time, and some are already getting threadbare.

So can anyone recommend a super comfortable pair of light socks which will last a bit better?

Bonus question: With winter not so far away - can anyone recommend socks with a similar brief except for being nice and thick?

 

[bazzabear]

I swear by 1000 mile socks for playing football in. Used to suffer terribly with blisters, and they seemed to cut them out entirely.

Thanks for all the other suggestions. I've made a bit of a mess of the thread by asking two questions, so for most of you I can't tell whether your suggestion is for the light socks or the winter ones! But I'll take a look at them all.

 

[bazzabear]

I absolutely agree with those saying quality is worth paying for. But I've still really struggled to get myself to pay £20+ for a pair of socks. Or even £10+ really!

I happened to visit GoOutdoors today, so while I baulked at the Bridgedales, I have taken on the mention of liner socks above, and bought a 2 pack of Peter Storm Coolmax liners for just under a tenner. We'll see how I get on with them, and if they're good, I'll go back and empty their shelves.

I wimped out of the thick socks quest because there was just too much choice, and they were all loads of money.

 

[bazzabear]

My wife won’t pay the same as I do for socks, she buys cheap crap and has to throw them away when they wear out. She can’t comprehend that I’d pay £15 for a pair of socks that will last ten years but will happy pay £2 or £3 a pair and replace them every eighteen months or so.

Socks are bought as throwaway, consumable items but it works out cheaper in the long run to pay that bit more. Plus you get a much more comfortable pair of socks!

I know, I know! I'm in total agreement - just suffering some kind of mental block.

As suggested by Reuben, I reckon I'll keep my eye out for sales to get me started. Actually did a similar thing with Just Wear boxers a year or so back, and struggle to willingly wear any of my other brand pairs now - so it does go to show.

 

[bazzabear]

And on the subject of paying for quality and lifetime guarantees - I did succumb to a Tilley hat while I was there. Nearly £50 (but they're £90 usually, so I could balance out the cost with the bargain element in my mind!)

 

[bazzabear]

I can report that the Peter Storm 'base liner' socks which I mentioned trying way back near the start of this thread work very well as light, cool socks.

Still on the search for the perfect thicker, warmer option though. Got some Peter Storm midweight hiking socks a few days ago to try out.

 

[bazzabear]

I've tried out the midweight socks tonight for the first time, and they are super comfy. Will have to see how robust they are. If they're decent, then £20 for two pairs is not bad (plus GoOutdoors had a buy one get one half price deal on.)