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I've grown pickier about socks in my old age. I used to buy Walmart/Target etc. socks since my kids would raid my sock drawer I didn't want to spend much on socks. My wife swears by the Bombas socks but they seem to have a SJW slant to them. What's the consensus on good socks now? Seems it was Darn Tough for a while here.
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Darn tough, Smart Wool or Thorlos for me.
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Been taking notes. Darn Tough or Smart Wool. Some small makers have been mentioned. A few have expressed dislike for the 'tight weave' of Darn Toughs, which is kinda what makes them good, lol... Evaluate models on height and cushion level desired which seems easier with DT to decipher than other brands. There's Thorlo and Bridgedale, Wrights, REI, Kennetrek? , Lorpen, Farm to Feet...
If'n I had to grab one pair and bug out it'd be Darn Tough Tactical boot height Extra Cushion T4033. Sticker shock warning, lol. . .
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Lorpen are my first choice. Then Darn Tough.
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Darn tough, Smart Wool or Thorlos for me. This! Additionally, my uniform socks are Omni-Wool, and they are great!
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I used mostly Smartwool for a long time. I tried some Darn Tough. Unfortunately, not too pleased.
I am back to Smartwool.
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I have Smartwool, Darn tough and Wigwam. I prefer Wigwam merino lite hikers
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I'm a Smart Wool fan but lately I'm pretty much all Simm over the calf socks. Best out there imo. Best deal around is Sportsman's Warehouse black friday sale on socks. Buy any pair get a second for $1. The Simm's were $32.99 this year but two pair for that plus a $1 ain't bad. Ymmv
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What's your preferred work sock for work boots(safety toe). Preferably a decent thick white crew length or higher for 8" boots? Hopefully bulk packs.
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I’ve been wearing darn tough for a while, I like them.
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It depends..........everyday use or cold weather.
For everyday use I like the Kirkland brand of merino wool socks from COSTCO. They're over 70% merino wool and what I would consider medium weight. they come in 4-packs for about $16.00. And they last forever if you keep your talons trimmed back regularly.
For cold weather, nothing beats the military mountain socks. They're about 75% wool with the remainder being nylon for the latest batch I bought. They're heavy weight and you need to size your boots to accommodate them.
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Smartwool are good socks and seem to be pretty tough, I've had a couple pair for several years now and they're giving great service. Worth the price in my opinion.
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If'n I had to grab one pair and bug out it'd be Darn Tough Tactical boot height Extra Cushion T4033. Sticker shock warning, lol. . .
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I used mostly Smartwool for a long time. I tried some Darn Tough. Unfortunately, not too pleased.
I am back to Smartwool. What type of DTs and what was unpleasant? (For the ARCHives).
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What's your preferred work sock for work boots(safety toe). Preferably a decent thick white crew length or higher for 8" boots? Hopefully bulk packs.
Thanks "Bulk pack?" For all but winter with appropriately sized boots I wear a Darn Tough light cushion. About $18 per. Like this, but I do lower height. ![[Linked Image from i.postimg.cc]](https://i.postimg.cc/8cxFLY4z/91osq-X8-MXWL-AC-UL1500.jpg) If just stepping up from cotton, you might try the Costco merino socks guys mention.
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Smart wool is my favorite
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Over the last couple years, I’ve been very happy with Farm to Feet. All US made. Great quality. They aren’t cheap but they seem to last forever. Hopefully, somebody doesn’t come along and tell me that they too have a political agenda. Great socks!
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Smart Wool for me. I tried a pair of Darn tough, still have them, there ok.
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Agreed ! Smart Wool, Lorpen and Darn Tough.
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Another smartwool vote. Like others said darn tough is okay.
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