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Well the 3 pairs I bought about a month ago as replacements for some of my more battered ones feel as good as the ones I got a decade-ish ago, going off my memory for what it's worth.
Sirs - Spec some super socks, s'il vous plait
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Well the 3 pairs I bought about a month ago as replacements for some of my more battered ones feel as good as the ones I got a decade-ish ago, going off my memory for what it's worth.
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I love Castelli cycling socks, even for bimbling around in trainers. Their poshest ones are £36 a pair (you what?) But i got some for £8 recently.
Pongo for light socks and Stance for something heavier
Commissario
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!
Soldato
I used kirkland merino wool blend socks, think I bought them off eBay last year, they have held up really well and show no signs of wearing through even from daily wear in boots.
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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.
I agree, I just wait until they're on offer or on sale. They last so long that you can legitimately wait and periodically check to see when they are. Asking for a specific set of socks at christmas is much better than getting a 2 bulk sets of rubbish from Tesco
As feek says, it's a false economy and you don't get the luxurious feel of a good pair of cosy/comfy socks.
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.
You specifically requested 'super' socks!
I must admit, £25+ for a pair of socks seems like total madness to me, but I bought a pair from Amazon thinking I'd probably just send them back but knew as soon as I put them on my feet I was keeping them!
The lifetime guarantee helps ease the conscience a little bit.
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.
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Tilley hats are amazing, I’ve got one of their bucket hats that I wear hiking and fishing. So takes a bit of a beating and is still perfect.
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You specifically requested 'super' socks!
Yeah, it’s surprisingly a great thing. That benefits everyone. Also saves wastes and is more eco too.
I don’t know about you but I use to get a t-shirt, bulk buy socks and boxers with a thrown shower gel kit. From everyone.
So after a couple of years of the same stuff, I now just say look rather than buying me the same **** I don’t need can you get me a pair of these socks. I do the same for technical tees, thermals etc or things I need for say fishing. People do think it’s insane to pay X about
I think generally people would rather buy you something they know you appreciate and will definitely use than struggle to think what to get you then just end up getting you the same thing they get every year.
Associate
+1 for bridgedale. I use them for walking and swap between mid/light weight. Also got em as they are a british company.
My family was the same until a couple of years back when, rather than make it easy for them, I decided to put the word out that I was alright for socks and boxers for the next 20 years!
Commissario
They arrived, the rebranded ones and they don't seem any different to the older ones.
Caporegime
They arrived, the rebranded ones and they don't seem any different to the older ones.
Are these any good as everyday socks or are they too thick?
Commissario
They're perfect for every day wear. I basically wear them all the time (except when I've got shorts on).
Soldato
For winter I'd recommend Norwegian army socks. Your feet stay toasty warm in sub zero temperatures but be warned, they're thick!
Yuedge branded socks from Amazon work out quite well for me. I do a lot of walking / exercise in general and these last well for what they cost. I've worn through branded walking socks very quickly compared to these.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B07M78FFTH/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B07M78FFTH/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1