Good socks?

[Tomfoolery]

I know it sounds like a stupid question but I have found myself just burning through socks like crazy the last few years... they just fall apart.

Socks are about the last thing I need to add to my BoB and I want to know who makes good socks? I am particular about my feat and don't need the toes opening up in the middle of nowhere.

Am I the only one here whos socks look like swiss cheese after only a month of use lol?

 

[Trigger Time]

5.11 makes the best socks I have tried. Summer and winter

 

[Dragon]

I own a few pair of really good socks that are more specific to what I'm doing. I almost always use a liner if I'm going to be hiking or outdoors for a long time. Poly liners are great, reduce friction a LOT! I own some Under Armour boot socks that have been great so far. For colder weather I bought some snowboarding socks. Otherwise I own hiking socks but can't recall the brand. Mainly I look for socks that are designed for hard use like that. My only socks that wear out are my no-show running socks interestingly enough. All my packs have several pairs of brand new ordinary white tube socks as good socks are expensive, so my back-ups are cheap.

 

[Manatee]

Darn Tough Socks. Merino wool blend. Great socks. Not cheap. They have "tactical" too...don't know what they are...probably old porn movie socks with black tape for your eyes.

 

[rogerdt99]

I really like the RedHead Lifetime Guarantee socks from Bass Pro. They are around 80% wool and 20% nylon. They wick moisture well and tend to stay up on the calves well, I hate sagging socks. I wear them every day and the best thing is that Bass Pro will replace them for free if you wear them out. I had one pair develop a hole in the heel, took them to the customer service counter and easily exchanged for a new pair. They cost $10/pair which is a bit pricey, but with the guarantee it is a good deal.

RedHead® Lifetime Guarantee All-Purpose Socks for Men | Bass Pro Shops

 

[Cozy439]

RedWing shoes stores have nice ones too

 

[ChrisK]

Socks from Snap-On. Wear them everyday and it takes me about a 1 1/2 years to wear them out. On my feet 10 hours a day.

 

[flatlander]

REI- Smartwool. Have worn them for years in hot/ cold climes.

Bob

 

[Stschil]

REI- Smartwool. Have worn them for years in hot/ cold climes.

Bob

Ditto on the smart wools. They wear very well. Comfortable in hot/cold
Plus, wool retains heat, even when soaking wet.

 

[DanO]

Manatee is dead on. DARN TOUGH SOCKS - made in USA and last longer than any wool sock I have ever owned. Come in multiple thicknesses and styles. I sent my daughter who is at college in Spokane 4 pairs. These are the only socks she used all season snowboarding, rock climbing and running around. Hasn't put a dent in them she says.

 

[tooleman]

I 2nd the basspro wool blend socks, best all around sock I have found.

 

[diablo750]

my 2 cents

I work in one of the harshest industrial enviornments available. I havn't found a sock that doesn't get destroyed in 2-3 months (If you think you got a pair that will last ill buy some and test them for you) but my favorite are dickies premium steel toe boot socks. I get a couple months out of them then they are shot. They are about $6 for 2 pair.

 

[jbell_64]

I usually wear browning socks. They make a couple models of wool blend socks that i really like but can only get during certain times of the year at Rural King.

 

[nighthawk80]

These are what I use. Haven't worn out a toe yet due to steel toe boots. Have had the same pair for 4 years.

Omni-Wool Multi Sport Hiker Fine Merino Wool Socks - 3 pair - Sam's Club

 

[CarmelHP]

In 2005 Sam's Club was selling black Gold Toe socks 3 or 4 to a pack for $12 or so. I bought probably a 1 and 1/2dozen pairs. I've worn them almost every day since and had my first wear out of one a few months ago. I had never had quite so good a performance previously from any brand. Before that, I was lucky to get a few months in before holes appeared.

 

[Zoub]

Am I the only one here whos socks look like swiss cheese after only a month of use lol?

Yes, yes you are the only one.

Smartwool and FoxRiver are great. If I had only one it would be smartwool.

You should also experiment with liner socks

Liner Socks at REI - FREE SHIPPING With $50 minimum purchase.

 

[rhart]

Smart Wool as mentioned. I have just recently worn holes in a couple pair. They were 14 years old. They make several thicknesses and lengths. I like the med weight hikers for most applications. They are not cheap, about 15 bucks but hey, 14 years!

 

[Lonestar6]

Thorlo. Took 3 pair to Afghanistan 5 years ago. Wore them for a year straight. 1 pair was stolen part way through the tour. Still wearing other 2 pair regularly.

 

[Onebad06vtx]

I wear Darn Tough socks and think they are great,not cheap but but what is these days?

 

[Surlyhigh]

Smartwool.