Socks. I spent my life wearing cheapo Walmart socks but my partner bought me a few pairs of merino wool socks last christmas. Hoo boy are those things amazing, they keep your feet cool in the heat and warm in the cold, and it feels like you’re wearing silky little clouds.
Merino wool is the good stuff. My sock experience is the same. I also bought some fancy sneakers that are merino, treated to be water repellent. I wear them to the office all year and I’ve not had any smell issues. I used to always buy cheap shoes and cheap socks but here it seems that your choice of material really makes a difference. I’ll pay the price for that.
Which is why I think it is not necessarily worth the splurge. Specifically for socks, that is. For a base layer on your core? Sure, it’s awesome! Underwear, possibly as well (I cycle a lot so it’s a no for me). But socks? Man they are comfy, but I go through them faaast. I prefer good quality synthetic socks. :)
If you do a lot of blue-collar type work, I’ve had good success with Dickeys heavy duty work socks. It fills in the gap spaces in my work boots and adds additional cushion when walking around. They can get a little warm in the summer though.
They’re also great for hiking since hiking boots are similar in form factor to safety toed boots.
Socks. I spent my life wearing cheapo Walmart socks but my partner bought me a few pairs of merino wool socks last christmas. Hoo boy are those things amazing, they keep your feet cool in the heat and warm in the cold, and it feels like you’re wearing silky little clouds.
Nice socks are more comfortable and last longer. I think long term they’re even more economical
Merino wool is the good stuff. My sock experience is the same. I also bought some fancy sneakers that are merino, treated to be water repellent. I wear them to the office all year and I’ve not had any smell issues. I used to always buy cheap shoes and cheap socks but here it seems that your choice of material really makes a difference. I’ll pay the price for that.
Oh, I didn’t know there were shoes made out of the stuff! Sounds lovely.
merino is a fantastic every day base layer comfort wise. cotton underwear is a prison for me now
I like a merino shirt for sleeping
the material is expensive and not very durable, but top notch comfortable
Which is why I think it is not necessarily worth the splurge. Specifically for socks, that is. For a base layer on your core? Sure, it’s awesome! Underwear, possibly as well (I cycle a lot so it’s a no for me). But socks? Man they are comfy, but I go through them faaast. I prefer good quality synthetic socks. :)
If you do a lot of blue-collar type work, I’ve had good success with Dickeys heavy duty work socks. It fills in the gap spaces in my work boots and adds additional cushion when walking around. They can get a little warm in the summer though.
They’re also great for hiking since hiking boots are similar in form factor to safety toed boots.