Are most socks rubbish nowadays?

[IcyPuddles]

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?

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

Try these:

https://communityclothing.co.uk/collections/unisex-socks

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

I came on to recommend Community Clothing too.

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

Another vote for Community Clothing (and not just their socks)

Pairs socks are fabulous - All Socks | Pairs Socks

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

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.

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!).

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

I agree I had some from W’rose/JLewis (whatever they wanna call themselves) in the summer. Considering how hot it was, so not necessairly wearing 24/7 obvs., but I cannot believe how quickly I’ve got thro them!

My mil bought me some socks for Christmas last year

I wore one pair once and when I took my boots off,there was a massive hole in the heel

I thought it may have been the boots so wore the second pair around the house for a day

Massive hole appeared in the toes

I've asked her not to buy me any more from next (or m&s which is where i bought some from and they lasted two wears)

All I want is black socks that dont fall to bits! (Sainsbury's seem to last)

Falke are the business, I like Pairs too but Falke are my favourite, also I bought some great wool socks in sports direct of all places

Falke are the business, I like Pairs too but Falke are my favourite, also I bought some great wool socks in sports direct of all places

The same thing happens to me. I've resigned myself to buying new socks every six months or so. I'm also buying M&S, Waitrose, type socks.

I did remind myself that when I was a child I would go through them regularly because I grew out of them. But socks genuinely did used to last longer in the early years of my adulthood, I'm sure of it!

I was thinking to start a similar thread. Mine have holes now after a few wears.

Yep, I’ve also had this problem. I bought a multi-pack of black socks from Asda earlier this year and the toes of about half developed a hole pretty much straightaway.

Just bought a nice thick pair from Peacocks. Same thing happened. A hole near the toe when I put the first one on. Returned to a fairly stroppy shop assistant. (How about apologising for your crap stuff rather than giving me the arsey treatment?)

But I think this is how most things are going because I’ve noticed a big deterioration in the quality of food and other stuff, generally.

Wow! They are ugly socks!! 😂😂

Bamboo by any chance? Or bamboo blend?

Traditional proper cotton still seem to do ok. Bamboo wears incredibly fast. Even if it’s nice a silky initially.

You need the SportsPursuit website in your life if you’re a stance fan and not fussy on colours.

Yes, to answer your question.
Muji men's ribbed socks are my go to. Best socks ever! They take a beating.
I'm on my feet a lot with the dog and life in general and they are not only tough, but super comfy... and they have nice colours. Not too crazy but nice.

A dressmaker was telling me the material is much lighter now hence the reason people can’t really darn socks any more. To make everything cheaper we made everything more disposable hence the environmental issues

London Sock Company "active" socks are the BEST. Seamless and they actually fit properly, with a slightly thicker terry cotton sole. I've walked hundreds and hundreds of miles in the first pairs that I've had for three years and they are still perfect. I balked at the price initially; but they are cheaper than replacing other socks 5 times in the same timeframe. They are honestly incredible quality.

Muji and Calvin Klein are also good quality, for a thinner sock.

I bought these on a MN recommendation and they are lovely and so warm

https://www.nordicsocks.uk/?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=18542498585&gbraid=0AAAAABXgno4sucv6Nq3F00zJqvQgvrhYs&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIj8yhldekkQMVKJFQBh1HAzpJEAAYASAAEgJvJfD_BwE

Thanks! I've finally found a pair of the exact pink socks I've been looking for! So many searches and I've never found this company.