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Surprisingly enough....lots of American made options.
American sheep industry assn....Dart tough....Smart wool....
Encouraging! Last package of Costco merinos were made in the US of A. probably by immigrant workers looking to improve their lot in life though.
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In it is contentment
In it is death and all you seek
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What about the “Railroad” brand socks they sell at the Co-Op?
Made in the USA.
I like the Members Mark socks from Sam’s Club.
Used to be Burlington brand. Made in USA.
I only wear black. Habit of years in the oilfield.
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I grew up in Statesville, NC home of Thorlo socks so I have been wearing them for years. Can't beat them for an everyday sock and I have some that are over 20 years old and I am still wearing them. They are much thinner than they used to be but still going strong. They make a good cold weather sock but I have been wearing smartwool over the last couple of years and I like them too. Thorlo used to have the contract for our military's socks but I don't think they do anymore.
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Also,
I braved TJMaxx a couple weeks back because someone on here said they carry 2nds of the magic Darn Tough socks.
All i found were same thin a$$ church socks with gay a$$ designs.
May go well with penny loafers.
Dave
�The man who complains about the way the ball bounces is likely to be the one who dropped it.� Lou Holtz
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What about the “Railroad” brand socks they sell at the Co-Op?
Made in the USA.
I like the Members Mark socks from Sam’s Club.
Used to be Burlington brand. Made in USA.
I only wear black. Habit of years in the oilfield.
I bought a bag. They slide down bad. Cheap enough though. You can have em if you want.
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Surprisingly enough....lots of American made options.
American sheep industry assn....Dart tough....Smart wool....
Encouraging! Last package of Costco merinos were made in the US of A. probably by immigrant workers looking to improve their lot in life though. Sunsabitches.
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Farm to feet are great socks, I will take them over smart wool socks. Darn toughs are good socks U.S Army Alaska issues you 6 pairs when you go through CIF..
Then STFU. The rest of your statement is superflous bullshit with no real bearing on this discussion other than to massage your own ego. Suckin' on my titties like you wanted me.
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Darn tough, Smart Wool or Thorlos for me.
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I've been using Darn Tough and recently Thorlos. The Darn Tough Micro Crew Hikers are tough to beat. For the smart wool crowd, which ones have you been happy with?
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Surprisingly enough....lots of American made options.
American sheep industry assn....Dart tough....Smart wool....
Encouraging! Gentlemen... They say the finest merino comes from Montana.... Not sure why? Maybe because the sheep are so happy and content? I was just snooping around and see that Duckworth has 25% off your first order. Ordered a couple items. https://www.duckworthco.com/
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Smartwool and a few pair of Farm to Feet. Like em both https://www.farmtofeet.com/
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Also,
I braved TJMaxx a couple weeks back because someone on here said they carry 2nds of the magic Darn Tough socks.
All i found were same thin a$$ church socks with gay a$$ designs.
May go well with penny loafers. I started using those gheya$$ed thin church socks for my liner sock under a heavier pair of wool for cold weather. They work great and are the least expensive.
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Wearing Railroad brand Merino wool socks now.
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I've gotten years out of the Wigwam work socks.
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I have used Darn Tough, Wigwam, and Minus33. No complaints on any of them. Darn Tough may last a little longer, but hard to say for sure.
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If'n I bought church socks expecting expedition socks I wouldn't tell anyone...
"I can't be canceled, because, I don't give a fuuck!"
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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. I don't need tough service, so Costco merinos have served me well. I get years of wear out of them. For really cold use like ice fishing, few socks (or hats and gloves) are better than Heat Holders. Was gonna order some online. Reading the reviews..... Kirkland wool socks v2.0 aren’t the same as the older ones? Which ones are y’all saying are the good ones? The older multi color or current grey style?
Dave
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Dave, I finally wore out one pair of the dozen I bought years ago - how many years I'm not positive, but possibly a decade ago. I have an unopened package I bought two years ago and have no idea if they are the same as the first ones or not. All mine came in either a dark blue or a medium brownish tan color, but they're hard to tell apart now after a gazillion washings.
Thinking I might break open the unused ones to start the year off. I'll stash the old ones away just in case. Just went to look - the new ones are a four-pack, two dark grey and two dark blue. "Outdoor Trail Socks" listed as made in the USA with 72% imported merino wool. They do seem a bit thinner than the older ones. but otherwise look identical.
Edit: I notice that in online ads, the socks have a different fiber content. Mine list as 72% merino wool, 27% Nylon and 1% Spandex. The online ones show 70% merino, 18% Nylon, 10% Polyester and 2% Spandex. So there IS a difference.
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Try a pair of Dahlgren alpaca wool, best cold weather sock I've used!
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Rocky,
Thanks.
Your reply follows the reviews.
Seems the new ones are lighter weight.
Dave
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