Socks, I need new socks. Where do you buy good socks?

[Rock Crawler]

I have bought near $20 a pair 5.11 Tactical socks and down to the cheapest I could buy at WalMart. What I have found to be the ultimate long wearing, silver threaded sock is the US Military socks. My son is a Marine, so any time he comes home from a base I have him bring me 2 or 3 packs of the brown USMC issue socks that he buys at the PX for around $6 for 3 pair. They far outlast anything I have ever tried, and they contain silver threads that kill microbial growth that causes foot rot and stink. If you know of any soldiers and you can get them to get you a pack, try them. I have years worth stocked up, and my son is getting out of the Marines soon... so I want him to grab me a bunch more to add to my stock for when I eventually need them. These are the best socks on earth in my opinion. I have been wearing these for about 6 years now.

I attached a link, but on base he gets them for half that price.
USMC Coyote Brown Boot Socks Set of 3 | The Marine Shop

 

[stingray1]

I think it is the Trailhead model, mostly merino wool. Honestly, I think people kill their socks because of their washing habits. 1. turn them inside out (not to wear but to wash). 2. use little soap and no bleach. 3. don't cook them when drying. Hang them to air dry (goes for most clothes) but if using a dryer don't use softeners. Don't need to add chemicals to natural fibers.

I agree,over drying or cooking in the dryer,kills socks and underwear.

 

[WM75Guy]

I buy mine at Sam's Club, have for many years. They are comfortable and last a long time. If one wears out I just throw it away, there is always a matching pair in the drawer.

 

[pls1911]

Cabellas...on line if necessary.

 

[forgeblast]

There is a site called massdrop. the more people buy the lower the price on various items. I just picked up a bunch of socks that are great, next drop around ill get them again.

 

[dmccarty]

For heavy, wool sock I have been buying from Duluth. I used to buy from REI but their prices are just sky high. I have REI wool socks that I wore almost every day for almost 20 years before they got holes. I think the Duluth socks will last at least that long if not longer since they seem to be better quality.

Duluth is expensive so I just wait until they have a 25-30% off sale to buy anything. At this point, I do not see buying any socks for quite a few years.

Later,
Dan

 

[John Fitzgerald]

Smartwool.

 

[4570Man]

Smartwool.

I’ve got smart wool and darn tough. The darn tough are tougher.

 

[motownbrowne]

I’ve got smart wool and darn tough. The darn tough are tougher.

ABSOLUTELY. Plus they're made in the US and have a warranty. And they're only like a buck or two more expensive. I have 7 or 8 pairs and I wear them year round. All my other socks stay in the drawer. Guess I should give them away or something.

 

[KWentling]

Another vote for Darn Tough. Tough and comfortable. I can put holes in sock like no one else I know. I have a few Darn Toughs that I need exchanged, but it has taken a few years to get there. Wally World socks I could have a hole in 2 or 3 wearings. Tried Duluth. Not much better and way more expensive. Cabelas used to have some called Steel Toes that were good, but haven't been able to buy those for probably 20 years. I'm hoping I've paid for my last pairs with Darn Tough.