For a pair of friggin socks.

Darn Tough....made in Communist Vermont by communists probably.

Paul Bunyan, full cushion over the calf size xl.


Ordered two pair.


These things better be good.

How can a pair of socks be that expensive??

American Sheep Industry has socks too. Wife likes em.

Reece brand?

"How can a pair of socks be that expensive??"

Because people pay it?

Ha! Thats where they got me.

Buggers.

Don't know about you, but I hate it when that happens!

I'd feel like a heel paying that much for a pair of socks.

These folks have good everything wool.

[img]https://eglifarm.com/[/img]

Your feet will thank you.

Bought 3 pair for a Scotland trip and didn't regret it. I think you'll be happy with them

I bought a few pair when they were 19.99 I think about a month ago. They're nice and comfortable, you'll like them.

Richard—I got sheepskin vest from that outfit—it cost like $400 several years ago—but it is the best piece of kit I own.

Karl, Engi's is top of the line, not cheap!

There is a place in Billings called Center of the Nation Wool.

A person should check that out.

Belle Fourche too.

Are they really worth that much?

It’s Boomers fault.

That's $15.00 more than I paid for my shoes.

Big Jim,

Next you’ll be paying $25 for some Duluth trading ballroom boxers.

Best damn wool boot socks I've ever purchased were from the Sportsman's store in Meeker Colorado in 2007. Wish I could remember the damn name since I wore them out. No where near 30bucks though.

They will turn you into a fire-breathing communist overnight. And they are overrated. But it's your money.

Aw hell, is this JC?

Not if he didn't buy them on sale!

Yep.

Lifetime warranty. They are really good

What's socks?

You wear them with crocs

And Birkenstocks

Heh!

I still use the 1st pair of Smart Wool that I bought >10 years ago. Buy enough so that they get rotated frequently. Cost amortized over time = a great deal magnified by the pleasure of wearing good stuff.


mike r

Get my socks at the Exit 407 flea market.

Communist Vermont that just re-elected its Republican governor by a 70/30 margin over his Progressive challenger.
Don't confuse all Vermonters with those from The People's Republic of Burlington, which is Bernie's bailiwick.

Darn Tough Socks is an employer of dozens of fine Vermonters, and has not sold out to some big foreign corporation, like Ben & Jerry's or Green Mountain Coffee Roasters.
They offer Military, Veteran, Medical and First Responder discount codes.
It costs money to make premium quality, lifetime-guaranteed products in the USA.
Thanks for paying the price.

Only a cost-effective analysis will tell you . . .

Are they 2x/3x nicer than what you currently use? (Subjective) or do the last 2x/3x longer (Objective) or both - they are much nicer and last longer.

Go on up the road to Hammer's
Have a drawer full of Rocky hiking and cold weather socks from there.

Peasants....


I have about a dozen pairs of these.

https://steamboatdrygoods.com/colle...brief-long-length?variant=33338971586646

j/k

Hahaha!

Thats gayer'n aids!

Ain't no way I'm paying that much for even good socks- which I will wear once, then the wife steals them.....

Four pages in (on my screen) and we have yet to hear the standard 'fire response to such queries that would castigate the person asking for questioning the price and suggest an alternative that would involve raising your own sheep (maybe even impregnating them yourself), shearing them, processing the wool, and making your own socks. The way this place is going downhill is appalling.

i thought i was crazy for spending 6 bucks/pair for bombas. but the bombas are nice socks. very comfortable on the toes. but the ones i got are just normal weight dress socks.

People on here seem to ponder socks quite a bit.

believe it or not, good socks make your feet a hell of a lot more comfortable. the bombas don't have any seam to crunch up in the toe box of your boot. i wear them exclusively unless i know i'm going to trash my feet, then i wear schitty old tube socks.

Tj max and Marshall's often have the factory reject darn tough socks for 10 bucks a pair, usually some minor cosmetic flaw in them

My wife has always loved to wear a pair of new socks.
Never had much as a kid, but new socks to her were a treat.

After hearing the chatter here, I bought her some for Chrtistmas.
She loved them.
So she got more for another holiday.
Then bought her own, and she is FRUGAL.


Never tried a pair.
Ain't no dam way I'm paying $20+ for a pair of socks,

Dillonbuck,
Do this for your wife this Christmas and you are good all year
https://www.sockittome.com/monthly-...3ffXl8NLjqheiHu4IST3gmlXbxhoCU44QAvD_BwE

Id cut off my feet first

Everything goes downhill when democrats are in charge.

LMAO.. .Perfect...

Good enough for this overaged farm boy.

Thanks, but she's good.
Has enough.

Funny thing about the socks.
She has trouble with cold feet and
these things keep them warm, but they don't sweat.
Even if she wears heavier ones on a warmer day.
She often will wear them a couple days.
Something she always gave me heck for.

Gotta take care of the feet....

Worth every penny. Darn Tough socks are all I wear anymore. I have four pair of the mountaineering socks , five of the quarter tops , and five of the no show ankle socks. The oldest are going on six years and hardly show any wear.

Jim, when you ordered - did you do your best impression of Goldie Hawn ???

Sock it to me, sock it to me, sock it to me - etc. ???

Six pair of the Costco Merino wool trail socks were about $10 last Sunday.

If that don’t derail this thread, I don’t know what will....

Big Jim, if you have a local snap on dealer around up there grab a couple pair of his wool socks and give them a try .I own some darn tough socks and the snap on ones are right up there with them for a lot less money.

Over-the-calf XL gonna fit big Jim?

I agree, wholeheartedly


[quote=Bristoe]People on here seem to ponder socks quite a bit.[/quote


I for the life of me, can't imagine why.


Going to town this morning, 0900. 36F (hey, it was supposed to warm all the way up to 44F or so)



Like them Mexican fellas said about badges................we don't need no stinkin' socks.

I agree, wholeheartedly




Geno my friend.... real men wear boots..... and socks.... and long pants.....

There's guys here that wear cotton damned underwear too! Heathens!

Oh, I'm wearing a pair of Smart Wool socks today, medium cushion and pleasantly warm, with zero complaints, day three in them.

Don't assume all of one brand perfect. The options make the value, just like any other gear. I recently decided one pair of Darn Toughs I have are not as good as the other versions.

I don't agree at all. I wear cheap cotton socks with everything. Shoes wear out much faster than people realize. They are like cars, can look great and still be shot. You can replace inserts or whatever but you need to replace footwear regularly.

Huhh? My shoes and socks last. I used buy junk that wears out fast and promotes bacteria. No more.

They are good socks, I bought 5 pair when they were on sale a few weeks ago. Very comfortable and I think they will last as long as smartwool.

They are good socks, I bought 5 pair when they were on sale a few weeks ago. Very comfortable and I think they will last as long as Smartwool.

Ditto , few years back I was at Menards to get something and they had a display of Merino wool socks with a blend of poly pro inside to wick moisture.$2.00 a pair bought 10 pair on the spot to good to pass.up. still happy with them.mb

Back when working at the pulp paper mill guys talked about how nasty their feet were, hunting and otherwise. Each one wearing cotton tube socks like a little boy. They couldn't fathom the concept of merino wool when I mentioned it, especially for summertime! Fuuucking SW Washington morons with rotted ball sacks wearing tighty whiteys too!

Welcome.

Ask your doctor. I'm just some rando on the internet.

I used to wear socks constructed like those, Wigwam, REI etc, like the Costco ones I suppose. First step up from cotton. But, they stretch out and are never ever in the same class as Jim's new ones. Seriously, a 5 year old premium will be better than a brand new "looser weave".

Ask my doctor about what? Fuucking tube socks?

"I wear chit socks because I wear chit shoes. " LOL

I have heard it all now. Long live the 'Fire.

You missed a golden opportunity to support some of your MT compatriots for roughly the same $$:

Montana Made Socks

I have 2 of their "Extrerme Warmth Hats" and they are. One for hunting in gray/orange, one in brown for wearing when not hunting. Based solely upon the hat, Alpaca makes Merino feel like steel wool.

Ask him/her why you are a grumpy old man. He will tell you its because you have a sore back from worn out shoes.

Good to know they are unreliable.

LOL. Funny, but, my shoes are not worn out. And my socks don't stink, real bad.

No, just saying that there are many versions, they're not all the same construction. I think they will be perfect for summer actually. Again, remember all the guys that have said they're great, even Alaskans.... First hand reports vs your basis for your opinion.

So Boomer.

What recommendation do you have for something to wear under pants?

I've looked at some merino ones, usually cost more than my Wrangler Riggs pants and shorts.

I did, for years, under orders from "The Man".

Now, unless I'm working around the place and need to, I'm in shorts and sandals, but mostly barefoot when I can.

I refuse to grow up.

Like undies? The very very best were a model from REI a few years ago. They changed them since so not certain as I have not tried the new ones. Damn things from 2017 are just like new, and have seen some real truckin! LOL Funk free.

Boxer briefs. Past version of this. Cheaper than new socks, lol.
https://www.rei.com/product/127666
/rei-co-op-boxer-briefs-mens

Patagonia silk weight boxers too, but their wast band stretches out. They're spendier.

Negatory on the Wuhan by the way! Back to the salt mine. Wife is healthy too.

While we're discussing manly fashion.

I decided to switch from the Wrangler Riggs Ranger pant in favor of the USA made Carhart B01. No cargo pocket but Made in USA and built tough. Seems very rugged and protective.

Possibly offsets my China optics and AR rail/sling mount accessory purchases a little... Maybe.


Hold Up Suspenders too!


USA also, someone here turned me unto Chapman Tools from CT, for driver bits. I have invested.

And an SK screw driver and Malco prick punch.

A few basic nylon slings, USA made.

Also, a MR Heater brand heater, not USA but not China either. I'm trying.

While a good sock the darn toughs not my fave by a good measure

Alas one man’s junk is another’s treasure

( that means you’re gay if you don’t agree w me ) 🤷🏻‍♂️

What's a better sock by a good measure than DT?

Boomer, good news on The Corona.

Won't do the REI one's. Poly type stuff makes me sweat something fierce, and I really dislike the feel of plastic against my skin.

The silk one's might be a workable item.

I think I'm going to keep looking for some merino ones ........................on sale...............big discount type sale..........

My merino long johns feel great, but they're getting old. Shirt is starting to get holes actually.

Enjoy the grind, you're a part of the economy bud.....................and helping to keep my SS check coming!

The last Riggs I bought were from Nicaragua.....not China than God.

I've looked for a good pair of USA made cargos, not recently though. Maybe someone knows of some. Tried a pair of the Duluth firehose pants, didn't hold up as well as the Riggs for me.

It’s just personal preference Boomer. I like a looser weave, I have two pair of wool socks I just love. Can’t find the name or remember or I’d buy more of them. I don’t like anything that constricts my toes one iota. The Dt’s do that right outa the gate for me.

I can like them as a winter dress sock here, but just not my faves for hiking, hunting etc.

I can get by with them, just not my faves

Good thing we only have to make ourselves happy w what gear we buy & use

Right on.

If we could only find some undies for Geno and convince ironheaded guy to try some good socks! LOL

Dungeness sells the USA made Carhart B01 seconds for $30, $36 shipped or free shipping over $50. Great companyin my experience. Wish it had the Riggs style cargo pocket but I am getting by....

Dungarees you mean? I think.

Smart Wool guy here, might try some of the brands mentioned in this tread, if they are good enough for Mr. Conrad they'll be good enough for me.

you dont change your socks everyday.......bob

You are a true rebel.... I salute you....

Nope, generally not unless I sweat a lot. They simply don't need it. Bacteria doesn't infect merino wool like other materials. Cuts down on the chance of the wife loosing them in the laundry, can't afford that chit!

Yah, damned spellchecker!

Big R in Billings has Darn Tough socks on sale right now for 25% off. Good deal.

A clean rifle and healthy feet are the primary tools of the warfighter. When I was in A & I w/ the 173rd in RVN I was informed in no uncertain terms by a scary old SMAJ w/ a Merrill's Marauders patch and 3 wars on his chest that doc will inspect every troops feet at least once/day no matter what.

Modern, premium boots are designed to enhance your performance and protect your feet. When working 40 hours a week on my feet I replaced my Lowa Desert Zephyrs every year, they were intact but the soles were worn and the cushioning was shot. Putting on a new pair was a huge improvement. Like running shoes, boots should be replaced frequently if used frequently. The old days of heavy leather norwegian welt boots that were resoled are, thankfully, a thing of the past if you choose to treat yourself. good boots and good socks make work or play better and are an investment in yourself.


mike r

The Great Canadian Sox Shop, has good socks

Old Jim Conrad fell for the oldest trick in the book.

Hey mister, wanna buy some socks? Make the wife wanna suck on your toes!

Give me two pair.


If I had a dollar.....

Jim, I have been using the bamboo fibre worksocks for the past few years as they are comfortable and they stop foot odour, they are also cheap and easy to replace from various ebay sellers.

Watch and weep, todays temps in Celsius...we haven't hit summer yet...still nice and barmy spring weather.

I broke a sweat reading that.

41 is plenty hot.