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Original poster

Are most socks rubbish nowadays?

60 replies

IcyPuddles · 04/12/2025 17:18

Lately, I seem to be having big problems with holes in my socks after only a few times wearing them.

I wear socks from retailers like Marks and Spencer, Next, etc.

Never had this before. Has quality dramatically declined or is there something wrong with my feet?

OP posts:
Turnitoffnonagain · 04/12/2025 18:37

I wear Next mens socks, they are much better quality than the womens.

Caerulea · 04/12/2025 18:28

You're not wrong. Depending on what kind of thing you like I'd recommend Stance socks, they are kinda engineered & seem to last extremely well (which is a good job cos they are bloody expensive!).

x12 · 04/12/2025 18:24

Ha! I thought my toenails were just growing extra quickly! I never used to get holes in my toes now all my new socks have holes.

BloodyHellBob · 04/12/2025 18:23

I’m in Northern Ireland and really rate Dunnes socks especially their cashmere mix ones.

21ZIGGY · 04/12/2025 18:18

Yes! I have this all the time. I thought it was my haggard feet

GettingFestiveNow · 04/12/2025 17:26

I came on to recommend Community Clothing too.

Original poster
IcyPuddles · 04/12/2025 17:26

Thank you! I’ll give these suggestions a try.

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Thechaseison71 · 04/12/2025 17:18

Try John Lewis. I pick the up at waitrose and find them the best