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What have you lot found to be the best socks?
Quick drying, stops your feet from sweating too much and comfortable.
Haven't tried any merino ones but I'm guessing by the way it performs in all the other fields it would be the way to go?
Haven't really bothered trying many as I haven't had really good boots until now and my work boots do not breath at all.
I like bridgedale socks, where them everday:)
Norsewear gumboot socks, love em, buy them in 3 packs :thumbsup:
Um, pretty much do all my clothes shopping at Farmlands and PPG,, cocky clothing is the only thing that seems to last... :D
I got socks and nookie for my birthday,both two sizes to big.
Wool blend work sock from westland work gear, best and only socks I have now.
Should have put your cock in a sock first!:thumbsup:Quote:
Originally Posted by madjon_
I get my wool socks from CRT and hiking socks from Mountain Designs - merino blend. If you look for hiking/tramping sock brands a lot of them are designed for quick-dry and comfort.
I've heard of waterproof socks and they looked pretty darn good, can't remember the brand, might be a good idea to look into!
Wear 2 pairs myself. Next to skin is green bridgedale and outer is the blue norsewear one. Wear them on every trip and been holding up for 18 months so far. Sso a 1000ks or so.
Youll need decent quality breathable socks if you wear goretex boots too.
Take lessons from Barefoot Nibblet and you won't need socks.
just remember to match them to your boots. its thick heavy wool socks under my Ashleys, and thinner almost liners in the heavy Goretex Meindls. both Icebreakers in my case.
their alpine socks are the warmest i have even come across. but you cant seem to get them anymore.
@Aly best you buy up large. Mountain Designs have just announced they are closing up shop in NZQuote:
Originally Posted by Aly
Merino Alpine calf length socks, Kathmandu brand, they work for me!!!!
I got 4 pairs of wool blend? from RD1 about 3 years ago. They are still mint as, no thinning, no holes and dry well. At $26 a pair they bloody should be.
I can't remember the brand name but they are made by a company in Timaru and are damned good. (Alp / Southern Alp socks?)
Grab some bridgedales mate, your feet will love you for it. They are definitely worth the coin if you spend a lot of time walking, standing etc.
I buy a 12 pack of socks ..... one goes on my prosthetic foot , and then I got 23 singles for my other foot ..... what a deal !!!!!!
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I use the blue ones with padded sole you use to wear. Let me know if you need one
Shit that must be handy with the washing machine always eating one leaving you with an uneven pair :thumbsup:Quote:
Originally Posted by stumpy
Bridgedale and norsewear have popped up a few times so will give em a crack. Cheers all
Bridgedales!! Best sock out!! Tried all sorts and found the Bridgedales were the best, for me anyway.
I get my Bridgedales off a guy on Trade Me (username tonyconnolly). He's in Hastings.
Heaps cheaper than in retail shops.
Everytime I drive past Norsewood I go into the Norsewear shop and get the long hunter and thermal type - not the traditional ones, I find them too ropey
Bought about 10 pairs 20 years back and another 8 pairs a couple years ago - still going well
umm aren't they also called "gumboots".Quote:
Originally Posted by Aly
Icebreaker
As if it's impossible to get water in gumboots ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by mikee
Bridgedale, Key is not to wear on carpet, I put mine on just moments before my boots, Current pair 3 years and going strong. Had a guy once come into the shop had a pair last 40yrs:wtfsmilie:
I have recently been wearing socks with a 70% merino blend. Bridgedale, Smartwool, and just got some Lorpens. All are good if a little expensive. Had a really good run out of the Warehouse NATO brand too.
Got given a pair of toe socks recently too. The jury is still out on that one. They actually feel pretty good once you're used to them but they look a bit creepy.
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That is just plain weird.
not enough toes for those in the SIQuote:
Originally Posted by Shearer
Yeah. But I suppose mitten wearers thought that about gloves when they were first made too?Quote:
Originally Posted by Rushy
Bugger. It only lets me 'like' that one once!Quote:
Originally Posted by ONYVA
Get mine from the red shed. The way I wear out socks on carpet and concrete, it ain't worth spending money on good ones. Look at that. ain't really isn't a word
You know there are shoes for that? :PQuote:
Originally Posted by Gapped axe
Injinji toe socks are good for long distance running, prevent blisters from friction between toes.
