Let’s talk about SOCKS

Terry M.

Terry M.

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So I started a thread about jeans a couple years back and I loved getting everyone’s opinions and searching for myself. There’s been one on boots. But I swear there’s nothing like a new pair of socks!
Anyone got a brand your prefer?
I’m partial to Wigwam hikers. Merino wool and so comfortable all year round.

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Nice!!! I took my family to Zion National Park and found an amazing sock company. Darn Tough socks are Merino wool and they have an UNLIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY NO QUESTIONS ASKED policy. If you wear a hole in them or anything at all, send them back without any receipt and they ship you a brand new pair. They are pricey ($25 per pair) but they are high quality. Hiked for 5 days in Zion and they kept my feet in great shape. I wear them year round.

Great thread Terry!
 
John Phillips said:
Nice!!! I took my family to Zion National Park and found an amazing sock company. Darn Tough socks are Merino wool and they have an UNLIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY NO QUESTIONS ASKED policy. If you wear a hole in them or anything at all, send them back without any receipt and they ship you a brand new pair. They are pricey ($25 per pair) but they are high quality. Hiked for 5 days in Zion and they kept my feet in great shape. I wear them year round.

Great thread Terry!
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That’s an awesome warranty! Wish Wigwam did that. Darn Tough huh? Thank you
 
Guess what socks I'm wearing most of the time ....

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I wear the American made guide gear Merino wool socks from Sportsman's guide.
I believe they come from the same factory as the Kirkland socks from Costco ?
They're comfortable, warm, and they've been holding up extremely well over the past 6 years.
Granted I did buy 12 pairs of them at the time, but that's because they were pretty affordable.
I still have every pair ( somehow not losing a single one ), and I bought so many because they were the 1st socks I found that fit me well and were truly comfortable.

I keep hearing so many good things about Darn Tough and may eventually try some, but my 12 pairs of guide gear socks will have to wear out first and if course they will need replacing since they don't have the warranty of Darn Tough.
 
Whisperstealth said:
I like Wigwam quite a bit. Have not tried Darn Tough, but will have to one day.

The guide gear socks intrigue me, might have to check them out as well.
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I was thinking guide gear because that's their house brand, but actually it's these HuntRite socks.

www.sportsmansguide.com

HuntRite Men's Merino Wool Blend Crew Socks, 3 Pairs

Sportsman's Guide carries top-quality discount Outdoor and Hunting Gear, Guns, Ammo, Fishing Supplies and more - all at great low prices!
www.sportsmansguide.com
I'm not going to say that they're the world's best socks, but the value longevity and comfort is good.
They're not 100% wool and that probably explains part of the cost savings, but you can spend a little more and get much worse quality.
I got burned a few times with Dickies socks.


For the money it doesn't hurt to try a 3 pack and see.
 
I'll second or third or whatever the Wigwams for hiking. For running I think Baleges are the best. Most over rated: Bombas. Ill have to look into those Bridgedales.
 
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