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07-10-2017, 04:44 PM
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Are you a sock diplomat?
As a proud Irish-Canadian 🇮🇪 🇨🇦 I am delighted to see the Prime Ministers of my two homelands being competitive in their choice of socks with a message.
Taoiseach Varadkar wears Canada socks for Trudeau visit - BBC News
My own sock preference is boring beige cotton, with the occasional Christmas 🎅 socks in December. What type of socks do you like to wear?
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07-10-2017, 04:50 PM
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Ralph Lauren, white sports socks, unless I am going to a funeral, then it's black ones.
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07-10-2017, 04:55 PM
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Wow, I never saw so many threads like this type before. hahaha
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07-10-2017, 04:58 PM
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Originally Posted by Blue Collar Guy
Wow, I never saw so many threads like this type before. hahaha
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Yeah, we're on a roll here!
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07-10-2017, 05:00 PM
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Originally Posted by Blue Collar Guy
Wow, I never saw so many threads like this type before. hahaha
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It's evident that we all have way too much free time on our hands.
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07-10-2017, 05:31 PM
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Since I retired, socks are just something I need to wear 4-5 months of the year, to keep my feet warm when I go outside. No style points here.
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07-10-2017, 05:32 PM
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Bought this package:
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07-10-2017, 05:47 PM
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Mostly just boring athletic short socks that I pick up in bulk from costco... To go with my asics I wear on my beach walks.
No socks needed for tevas or flip flops. LOL.
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07-10-2017, 05:48 PM
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When I'm wearing socks, they are gray or black socks from REI
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07-10-2017, 05:49 PM
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My favorite cycling socks. Also good for grins when I have to wear shoes.
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07-10-2017, 06:31 PM
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Wow, I never saw so many threads like this type before. hahaha
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I know! After today, everyone will recognize me if they see me. They'll know what kind of shoes I wear, socks, wallet, and what kind of pen is in my purse..
Oh well.
I like grey wool Thorlos Trekker socks because:
1) they are extremely thick and provide more cushioning than one can even imagine, which I need to protect my joints and to help protect my feet from plantar fasciitis; and
2) I first bought them 12 years ago and they are all still wearable and none have been lost (due to being so bulky, I suppose). None have had to be replaced.
https://www.thorlo.com/socks/tkx/650
The disadvantage is that they cost $20/pair. But to me they are worth it. They are LBYM if I look at my total socks purchases within a 10-year timeframe, because I used to lose socks frequently, or they would get holes in them, so I was probably buying socks every year. These socks seem designed to last forever.
Don't buy these socks if your feet get hot, though! They are 39% wool and very warm.
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07-10-2017, 06:45 PM
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For years, I hated wearing socks unless I wore shoes. It's because I liked my feet cool. Even in the winter, when it was cold enough to pull a blanket over my body (I like to sleep bare chested or with just a T-shirt), I would still stick my feet out from under the blankie.
And then, my heels developed painful cracks due to the dry climate here. So, I had to put some lotion on them, and wore some socks. Then, being too lazy to put lotion on periodically, I discovered that merely wearing socks will keep the heels from drying too much, and that alone helps without the lotion. Son of a gun!
So, I now wear socks 24/7. Just the cheap nondescript black ankle-high socks I bought at Walmart.
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07-10-2017, 06:53 PM
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Function over form for runners. I run in Balega socks for any longish distance. They seem to be the best to avoid blisters, and hold up well.
Pretty boring look though, but I make up for it with gaiters for trail running, to keep the dirt out. I've had some wilder ones, but my current ones are https://dirtygirlgaiters.com/americana/star-gazer.html because the pattern is an exact match for my favorite running shorts, so it gives me a nice patriotic look with style when I run.
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07-10-2017, 06:54 PM
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Those cute little athletic sox with the colored toes and heels. They are so cheerful.
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07-10-2017, 06:55 PM
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Oh, and for ski socks, I absolutely swear by Falke. They are British and hard to find in the US but I've stocked up and they don't seem any worse for wear after quite a few years.
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07-10-2017, 08:33 PM
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Darn good socks. Several pair and they're awesome. Someone here recommended them and they are worth the price.
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07-10-2017, 08:57 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by MRG
Darn good socks. Several pair and they're awesome. Someone here recommended them and they are worth the price.
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Speaking of darn good socks, how many of you actually darn your good socks? I do.
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07-10-2017, 09:05 PM
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Thorlo tennis socks for the last 30 years. For work and leisure. Have a couple of pair of dress socks when I am forced to go somewhere where white socks would be frowned on. I used to be able to get them as seconds from a nice lady in South Carolina but not for the last few years. Only one type of sock in my drawer so matching is easie. Sadly, Thorlo slightly changed them a couple of years ago so the old and the new are slightly different to the discerning eye.
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07-15-2017, 04:44 AM
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Recycles dryer sheets
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Are you a sock diplomat?
I have foot issues. I wear heavy Thorlo hiking socks. A bit pricey but they do the trick.
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07-15-2017, 05:52 AM
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Hannes for me mid calf length with red toe and name. It really doesn't really matter what brand name for me but like to find socks on sale. Lol
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