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Can we have a sock thread please?

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leafybrew · 27/10/2024 06:51

I've just bought 5 pairs from Next - black socks with little woodland animals on the bottom. But - they feel so 'nylony' and too thin - urggghhh - disappointed as I know I'll hate wearing them.

Looking for socks that aren't too hot/sweaty, don't shrink in the wash (had some pretty Seasalt ones that shrank and also Fatface ones did) with plenty of stretch in them but feel like cotton?

Feel like I'm asking for the impossible 😂

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isodontknow · 27/10/2024 09:23

Next men's socks here. Much better quality and last far longer than the women's ones. I always wash at 40 and never had an issue. I don't tumble dry them though, line dry always.

FastBeater · 27/10/2024 09:27

isodontknow · 27/10/2024 09:23

Next men's socks here. Much better quality and last far longer than the women's ones. I always wash at 40 and never had an issue. I don't tumble dry them though, line dry always.

Yes, maybe it's the tumble drying - we started washing at 30C and stopped tumble drying at the same time from memory.

Calliopespa · 27/10/2024 09:32

leafybrew · 27/10/2024 07:17

I do have big feet ie size 8 - so could try mens.

Yes - probably too hot a wash if 40 degrees is too hot.Confused but not changing that - won't be buying Seasalt socks, though I do like some of their other stuff ie clothing which washes fine.

Thought socks are a great shout - had one pair for Christmas one year and absolutely love them - so comfy and not at all sweaty/nylony.

Will also checkout the M and S ones in a 3 pack

I think socks need a hot wash. If you do have bigger feet, you could try the plain black packs for men at M and S. my DH has huge feet but has never complained these shrank too small. And I wash them at at least 40.

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NewspaperDoll · 27/10/2024 09:35

Uniqlo socks from the wall of colour are the best in this house. Comfy, don’t seem to wear out or get holes.

GoneIsAnotherSummersDay · 27/10/2024 10:12

I agree with pp that I’ve not been pleased with the bamboo socks I’ve had. Two different brands. One of them I found was so silky soft that they moved around on my feet causing friction, the others lasted less than a year before developing holes.

Calliopespa · 27/10/2024 10:17

GoneIsAnotherSummersDay · 27/10/2024 10:12

I agree with pp that I’ve not been pleased with the bamboo socks I’ve had. Two different brands. One of them I found was so silky soft that they moved around on my feet causing friction, the others lasted less than a year before developing holes.

And they shrink

babbi · 27/10/2024 10:23

I’m a weirdo as I totally love socks above all clothes 🤷‍♀️
I buy all of mine from Canada and the US when I’m over ( not possible or practical for many of course )
The quality is far better than anything I’ve bought here .I feel like their clothes are mostly intended to go in to their larger dryers and are therefore made with better materials .

TheFlis · 27/10/2024 10:26

Firenzeflower · 27/10/2024 07:21

Boots do these soft top socks. They stay on your feet but don’t grip around your ankle. They come in black and grey and are brilliant.

M&S do these as well and they are my new favourites. I also have some of the ones a previous poster mentioned with the thicker sole, I think they are labelled as boot socks. Neither shrink, and they fit my size 8 feet well.

boulevardofbrokendreamss · 27/10/2024 10:35

Primark crew socks. I am very fussy about socks and I love these.

Blingismything · 27/10/2024 20:37

Muji, Uniqlo, BAM or Falke. These are all comfortable and long lasting.

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