Which are some great wool/merino socks?

Snoopy · Mar 10, 2013

I currently wear Darn Tough Vermont Bike/Running socks cushion. They are durable great socks but my complaint is they are too thick. They are way better than cotton socks due to the fact they don't absorb much sweat.

Anyone here used to wear Darn Touch socks and switched over to something more light? I'm looking for a sock that is slightly thinner with some cushion.

I also own the Darn Tough mesh with no cushion but they are too thin.

thisstylishlife · Mar 10, 2013

I really like Smartwool's socks, I've never worn Darn Tough, though I've tried many others. Their PHD light stuff is pretty much the perfect sock with the mesh on top and the padding on the bottom, they do look a little on the sporty side however.

malcb33 · Mar 10, 2013

I work in a retail store which sells a lot of merino socks. In my opinion having seen many pairs come back and wearing many different brands, I believe Icebreaker is the best on the market. The Icebreaker socks come in varying weights and heights and are more durable than most Smartwool socks.

Dorje · Mar 10, 2013

Costco 4 pack for about $10

Snoopy · Mar 10, 2013

malcb33 said:
I work in a retail store which sells a lot of merino socks. In my opinion having seen many pairs come back and wearing many different brands, I believe Icebreaker is the best on the market. The Icebreaker socks come in varying weights and heights and are more durable than most Smartwool socks.

I think I'm going to give those a try. Liking what I see on their selection.

Dorje said:
Costco 4 pack for about $10

That is one hell of a steal! :happy:

thomaspaine · Mar 10, 2013

Costco ones are great but are pretty thick. Definitely more of a hiking/boot sock.

Zeemon · Mar 11, 2013

there are merino-cotton blend socks which i wear a lot, they are pretty light and my feet don't sweat in them
"airport" by falke
http://www.mrporter.com/product/348797
in germany they are only 12 euros

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