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?

I bought white stuff and fat face last Christmas and no holes yet and some from ytc that have been fine too.

This ^

I like.seaslt.socks.mine have lasted ages

Yes. This. Black merino wool, packs of (three?) from Waitrose. Machine washable. Excellent.

This ^ squared. Bamboo is hopeless.

Seasalt bamboo socks, happy socks, joules socks, not too thin and seem to wash and wear well

I've never had a hole in sock and I just buy from supermarkets or primark. Some I've had for many years

I like Seasalt and Fatface socks, I get them in the sale as they are quite expensive

Yes! Always bought from M&S but they are so thin now. I did have some better ones from sock shop online.

Absolutely agree, M&S socks are terrible quality these days, and I think they have shaved a few mm off the height at the ankle and they are so short (particularly annoying when wearing ankle boots!).

I’m also sick of spending a fortune on thick/thermal tights which go through on the toes after the first wear. I keep my toenails short and yet still a hole appears really quickly. I don’t think they reinforce the toe as much as they used to. Very annoying 😠

On my way! Thank you :)

I buy all my socks for here:

https://www.calzedonia.com/?srsltid=AfmBOoqncD0zodP24ns8bpcmPU1oylhoMt6PcyKQKNHNGy_XhomS7yEH

I have thought bamboo socks, although I have finally had to replace the sets that lasted years and these ones don’t feel as thick.

I discovered Bridgedale socks about a decade ago. They are expensive but I haven't needed to replace any yet. At this rate they're going to outlive me.

How are they ugly?
they’re literally normal socks

I bought a pair of “luxury” socks from a shop called Celtic & Co planning to give as a gift and they were some of the most poorly made socks I’ve ever bought. Stitching all loose and shoddy and won’t stay up! Plus customer service has been abysmal in trying to deal with it. Will never buy from them again!

best socks I’ve ever gotten (a gift from SIL) were Finisterre wool socks. I wish I could wear them every day. She bought be a 3 for 2 deal (they’re quite expensive but not as expensive as the shitty Celtic&co ones)

I only buy men’s socks now for this reason! Women’s high street socks are rubbish.

Apologies for the hijack, but if anyone has recommendations for knee high socks, please share 🙏 I have been searching high and low, and managed to find a couple pairs from White Stuff, but that’s it. When and how have tall socks disappeared from the market?

@Koulibiak I am loving these as I work in a very cold warehouse https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B08562573X?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title&th=1&psc=1

Forgive me. I didn’t realise there’s such thing as normal socks, but I find those really ugly.
Wouldn’t ever wear them. There are much cuter socks to be found (cheaply).

Buy something like Smartwool, they last for years

The wool socks from Finnisterre are fabulous and hard wearing- their classic or original range

Corrymoor socks. Perfect socks. Wash well. Comfortable. Just probably more money than you want to spend.

Bridgedale. Get them from Millets as they usually have some sort of deal on them. They last forever.

I’ve trawled through their website - so many lovely colours! But can’t find
‘active’ socks. Are they ‘sport’ socks?