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I need some new socks

Posted on 5/22/19 at 4:42 am
Posted by LSURoss
SWLAish
Member since Dec 2007
15318 posts
Posted on 5/22/19 at 4:42 am
Morning.
My job requires me to wear steel toes and I average about 12-15k steps a day. I run through work socks about every 2 months. Any recommendations on good sturdy socks? Don't mind paying a premium to keep my feet safe.

Cheers
Posted by Sao
East Texas Piney Woods
Member since Jun 2009
65725 posts
Posted on 5/22/19 at 4:52 am to

Darn Tough. Buy a pair and test them out. They're great.
Posted by tigerinthebueche
Member since Oct 2010
36791 posts
Posted on 5/22/19 at 5:09 am to
I got some Columbia socks that have been durable and comfortable. Give them a shot
Posted by celltech1981
Member since Jul 2014
8139 posts
Posted on 5/22/19 at 5:58 am to
I bought a few pairs of lightweight dickies merino blend socks from wal mart. I've been pretty happy with them.
Posted by LSURoss
SWLAish
Member since Dec 2007
15318 posts
Posted on 5/22/19 at 6:04 am to
Thanks for the recs. I'll give them all a try. I bought a couple pairs of smart wool on sale but they don't stay up on my legs. The bunch down in the bottom of my boots.
Posted by Ol boy
Member since Oct 2018
2931 posts
Posted on 5/22/19 at 6:09 am to
Guy I work with is an ultra marathon runner and he wears injinji socks. They have toes on them and he swears they are the shite.
Been wanting to try them just cus I know how much he runs and he wears them with steel toes as well.
Posted by celltech1981
Member since Jul 2014
8139 posts
Posted on 5/22/19 at 6:56 am to
I wear the low crew socks and I don't have that trouble with them. My steel toes are pretty short boots, though.
Posted by RoIITide
Member since Dec 2010
852 posts
Posted on 5/22/19 at 7:50 am to
Gold toe.
Posted by AutoYes_Clown
Baton Rouge, LA
Member since Oct 2012
5176 posts
Posted on 5/22/19 at 7:53 am to
12k-15k a day average? Is that realistic? 2 months is probably doing good on socks then.

I do 6k-8k a day in steel toes. I swear by Gold Toe socks. I have chronic foot problems, flat feet/fallen arch, and have had plantar fascitis in both. Im trying some new ones that have extra padding at ball and heel that are doing well so far. I replace every 6 months usually, no matter what the condition the socks are in. I think insole insert has a lot to do with "wearing out" socks.
Posted by DeoreDX
Member since Oct 2010
4053 posts
Posted on 5/22/19 at 8:02 am to
synthetic fiber socks will last longer than the natural fibers (wool, cotton). But often they will feel "clammy" without natural fibers.
Posted by TheBoo
South to Louisiana
Member since Aug 2012
4507 posts
Posted on 5/22/19 at 8:05 am to
Posted by Huntinguy
Member since Mar 2011
1752 posts
Posted on 5/22/19 at 8:31 am to
I second this. If you buy a pair, you'll be sold.
Posted by Hammertime
Will trade dowsing rod for titties
Member since Jan 2012
43030 posts
Posted on 5/22/19 at 8:44 am to
You need to get higher ones. I have the same problem with thinner Smartwool socks, but I also have a bunch of Darn Tough socks too
Posted by LEASTBAY
Member since Aug 2007
14292 posts
Posted on 5/22/19 at 8:45 am to
Nike dri-fit are pretty decent. Probably not as high quality as some that are listed but maybe a better price.
Posted by LSURoss
SWLAish
Member since Dec 2007
15318 posts
Posted on 5/22/19 at 9:20 am to
Unfortunately yes it is.
Posted by smoked hog
Arkansas
Member since Nov 2006
1819 posts
Posted on 5/22/19 at 10:51 am to
Darn tough, lifetime warranty
Posted by OeauxMy
Member since Feb 2017
260 posts
Posted on 5/22/19 at 11:20 am to
Second Darn Tough. They are super comfortable, and Jew your feet cool and dry. With the lifetime warranty, if you wear them out send them in and they’ll get you a new pair.
Posted by NewIberiaHaircut
Lafayette
Member since May 2013
11559 posts
Posted on 5/22/19 at 12:02 pm to
Another one for Darn Tough.
Posted by Hammertime
Will trade dowsing rod for titties
Member since Jan 2012
43030 posts
Posted on 5/22/19 at 12:48 pm to
quote:

and Jew your feet
Love the autocorrect
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