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I need some good socks!

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Leafbuds · 02/03/2024 14:37

I need some socks - mainly black, though some patterns are OK.

I walk weirdly with a sort of twist-off motion; I have orthotics in my shoes, but this doesn't seem to stop it happening, and I always get lots of blisters and calluses under the balls of my feet. Unfortunately it also makes my socks wear out extremely quickly right in this place!

I have been wearing 1000-mile double-layer liner socks, as I thought that the double layer would help reduce the sore spots on my feet, but I'm not sure it really does - and when they wear out quickly, in that spot, it's frustrating as they are quite expensive.

So I want something else - they need to be rnormal socks not hiking socks to fit in my shoes - but moderately thick comfy fabric/style within that category to help my sore feet; fit fairly tightly (I am size 4 or 4.5 so lots of 'one size' or size 4-8socks are too big, or they are the sort of material that just kind of swims around without gripping the foot, and both of those things are likely to cause blisters); and most importantly, are robust and durable and won't wear out within a few weeks. Bonus if they are decently priced too, given how often I seem to have to replace socks.

Any recommendations? what are your best, long-lasting, comfortable every day socks, preferably that come in sizes?

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NigelHarmansNewWife · 03/03/2024 07:32

You've said not hiking socks, but these merino wool ones are not bulky and have a support band around the foot. Might something like this work?
vitsocks Women's Merino Wool... https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B08HSM78FG?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

Leafbuds · 03/03/2024 08:58

Yes possibly, thanks I'll check them out. Have you experience with that brand and how they last and how they fit?

I have nothing against hiking socks particularly, it's just the bulk, so thinner ones are fine even if technically hiking socks. Also they don't need to be warm enough to be worn outdoors for hours or anything, as I just need everyday indoor socks.

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NigelHarmansNewWife · 05/03/2024 19:45

Yes, I asked for some for a present and have found them so good I bought some more.

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