Grant Stone - Official Affiliate Thread

[Ben B]

Is it too far off topic to talk socks? Boot socks are one thing, but I also like my dress socks on the much thicker side for use with the bluchers. Size 9 gives me decent toe room while still keeping the heel tight. But I like the comfort of thicker socks and don't mind the extra warmth even in the summer. Any suggestions on brands? I really like Wigwams for boots (and their black does in a pinch for the bluchers.

 

[SonnyUte]

Is it too far off topic to talk socks? Boot socks are one thing, but I also like my dress socks on the much thicker side for use with the bluchers. Size 9 gives me decent toe room while still keeping the heel tight. But I like the comfort of thicker socks and don't mind the extra warmth even in the summer. Any suggestions on brands? I really like Wigwams for boots (and their black does in a pinch for the bluchers.

I am interested in what people have to say. Like many, I went through a crazy sock phase. Now I prefer not to detract from the rest of my fit. I am not a sockless guy except for the rare occasion that I wear shorts. (Sorry Wyatt.)
I also like thicker socks, interested in what the group says.

 

[Ben B]

Ahem... nice leather shoes with no socks is an abomination. There I said it. Please keep selling to me though.

 

[f800gs]

Big fan of Smartwool socks plenty of choices for thickness.

 

[Mr.Chest]

Is it too far off topic to talk socks? Boot socks are one thing, but I also like my dress socks on the much thicker side for use with the bluchers. Size 9 gives me decent toe room while still keeping the heel tight. But I like the comfort of thicker socks and don't mind the extra warmth even in the summer. Any suggestions on brands? I really like Wigwams for boots (and their black does in a pinch for the bluchers.

I use lots of darn toughs which have some on designs but I wear them almost exclusively with boots since they are thicker. For dress I have a lot of thin j crew ones but mostly wear chups, anonymous isms and even some American trench pairs

 

[WhyUEarly]

First wear of the season . Love the current color of the Dune Ottawas. Started out lighter last year.

 

[audog]

Rub it in. Rub it in. And you know I was just kidding about you selling them to me, right?
Something about prying them from your cold, dead fingers?

Assuming she outlives me, I will have my wife contact you when that day comes

 

[audog]

Big fan of Smartwool socks plenty of choices for thickness.

I like Smartwool and Thorlo for a thicker warmer sock

 

[up1911fan]

For recent topics: I size Leo the same as Barrie and Trubalance. Fit is similar but Leo seems to hug the heel tighter. For boot socks I like Smartwool and Icebreaker.

 

[GrantStone]

Snow! And still no socks, Wyatt? You are a die hard, my friend!

Haha. Well actually I am wearing no-show socks. My entire family is like that though, usually going sockless in brooks loafers year round. I have been wearing the sample penny loafers just about every day and have a similar habit with the low cut socks.

 

[audog]

Haha. Well actually I am wearing no-show socks. My entire family is like that though, usually going sockless in brooks loafers year round. I have been wearing the sample penny loafers just about every day and have a similar habit with the low cut socks.

The entire family is going to dump the Brooks loafers when GS loafers come out, right?

 

[GrantStone]

Is it too far off topic to talk socks? Boot socks are one thing, but I also like my dress socks on the much thicker side for use with the bluchers. Size 9 gives me decent toe room while still keeping the heel tight. But I like the comfort of thicker socks and don't mind the extra warmth even in the summer. Any suggestions on brands? I really like Wigwams for boots (and their black does in a pinch for the bluchers.

Any of the brooks brothers thin wool dress socks are hard to beat. They have a great feel, noticeably different than the cotton dress socks.

 

[GrantStone]

The entire family is going to dump the Brooks loafers when GS loafers come out, right?

I don’t think my grandpa will ever wear anything but the color 8 brooks penny, sockless. Maybe when they need a resole we can sneak a pair of ours into rotation

 

[SJR3]

Haha. Well actually I am wearing no-show socks. My entire family is like that though, usually going sockless in brooks loafers year round. I have been wearing the sample penny loafers just about every day and have a similar habit with the low cut socks.

With loafers, the no show socks totally make sense. But with bluchers, how does that feel? I imagine I'd get some pretty gnarly blisters if I tried that myself. Best to break in the shoes first with regular socks? Or do you just need to build calluses in the right spots over time?

 

[audog]

I don’t think my grandpa will ever wear anything but the color 8 brooks penny, sockless. Maybe when they need a resole we can sneak a pair of ours into rotation

Well, they are color #8 after all.........