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OnlyPaperListens t1_j1v5jhl wrote

Why do these types of socks always come only in garish stripes? It's so hard to find some nice solid unobtrusive colors.

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Happyhaha2000 OP t1_j1v7j3o wrote

Check out the website, they have other socks too. I just like the stripes

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alilmagpie t1_j1v969v wrote

A man of taste! Are these better than Darn Tough? I’m pretty dedicated to their socks....

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bigthink t1_j1vouk9 wrote

Read what he wrote (yes).

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Srs_Bizz t1_j1ws2wk wrote

I disagree. This company is calling 40% nylon "wool socks"

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bigthink t1_j1x58hp wrote

I'm just telling you what he said, I have not tried them. But I will say that wool/synthetic blends are awesome. Don't knock it because it's not 100% wool, as if you're not getting what you paid for. I believe blends are superior, based on another brand I wear.

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LeftTurnAtAlbuqurque t1_j1x9jkw wrote

Darn Tough, SmartWool, and LL Bean "wool socks" all also use a blend. It's unlikely you even have any 100% wool socks these days.

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Happyhaha2000 OP t1_j1y1vgl wrote

I actually have a pair of 100% wool socks that my grandma-in-law made for me. It was a really nice gesture but that shit is so thick and scratchy, impossible to wear alone. However if it's really cold and I don't want to wear shoes, I can throw those bad boys over my socks and they are like booties, super warm.

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