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75. I wasn't offended. I don't think many people darn socks now days. But it saved me a little money.

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Best socks? [View all] Aerows Dec 2013 OP

I'm a shitty gift giver, aren't I? Aerows Dec 2013 #1

Personally I would love to get some good socks for Xmas, as all of mine have been darned repeatedly El_Johns Dec 2013 #8

I like nice socks, too Aerows Dec 2013 #12

I get wonderful socks at TJ Maxx at a big discount! CTyankee Dec 2013 #127

People still darn socks? n/t doc03 Dec 2013 #47

Necessity. Didn't want to spend the money to replace them, didn't want to wear thrift store El_Johns Dec 2013 #53

I apologize that was kind of an insensitive remark. I sew buttons on doc03 Dec 2013 #59

I wasn't offended. I don't think many people darn socks now days. But it saved me a little money. El_Johns Dec 2013 #75

There are many in need in our community. Aerows Dec 2013 #87

If you have a favorite piece of clothing Aerows Dec 2013 #114

I still have a wooden "darning egg" but I never use it. I am dreadful at sewing, always have been, CTyankee Dec 2013 #129

It's always useful Aerows Dec 2013 #130

Try LL Bean. ananda Dec 2013 #24

^^ This. n/t winter is coming Dec 2013 #84

Heh, no, it's probably just that asking about 'socks' on DU makes people twitchy petronius Dec 2013 #26

I honestly didn't think of that Aerows Dec 2013 #39

Cabela's has some great socks. ohheckyeah Dec 2013 #79

I don't think so.... ohheckyeah Dec 2013 #83

wool socks with some cashmere for softness NMDemDist2 Dec 2013 #2

Those look awesome Aerows Dec 2013 #13

For winter, I buy Costco wool blend socks. They are grey, warm, thick. I buy them in the store uppityperson Dec 2013 #3

I don't want to give a bad gift, but I would like to give something useful. Aerows Dec 2013 #9

I wear these, added links. They are comfortable, warm, and last. sox are good present uppityperson Dec 2013 #11

Not a crappy gift, then? Aerows Dec 2013 #14

Not crappy at all. The Kirkland ones are made in the USA also, so you can feel good about that uppityperson Dec 2013 #19

"Stuff a piece of candy in each and say Santa joined in" Aerows Dec 2013 #40

Now you have me thinking of doing this also, thanks for the good gift idea. uppityperson Dec 2013 #48

Tie a nice bow around the top? Aerows Dec 2013 #52

Just bought my mom & dad some of the merino wool ones (2nd link).. I madmom Dec 2013 #27

Good job. I've gone through a lot of wool socks over the years and really like these uppityperson Dec 2013 #33

I ordered them Aerows Dec 2013 #44

I second the socks from Costco kcr Dec 2013 #36

I'm glad that Aerows Dec 2013 #45

Not crappy at all kcr Dec 2013 #46

I third the wool socks from Costco Duer 157099 Dec 2013 #72

I fourth the wool socks from Costco KentuckyWoman Dec 2013 #100

These are absolutely the best socks I've ever worn. I would dance for joy to receive more as a gift. arcane1 Dec 2013 #4

Yay! So it isn't a bad Christmas gift idea? Aerows Dec 2013 #6

In my opinion, it's a great gift idea! arcane1 Dec 2013 #18

Ooo, and they come in black, too! Aerows Dec 2013 #34

I'm wearing the black on es right this minute arcane1 Dec 2013 #37

The best socks? edbermac Dec 2013 #5

Thorlos! LiberalElite Dec 2013 #7

Thank you! Aerows Dec 2013 #16

They are not "a little pricey" at $14 per pair jmowreader Dec 2013 #20

Socks the cat, of course... madinmaryland Dec 2013 #10

Costco has some nice thermal boot socks and athletic socks Kingofalldems Dec 2013 #15

Depends. What kind of puppets are you making? pinboy3niner Dec 2013 #17

I always stress when gift-giving Aerows Dec 2013 #21

Check out LL Bean's selection aikoaiko Dec 2013 #22

Thanks for the link, I'll check it out Aerows Dec 2013 #32

It's a fine idea. aikoaiko Dec 2013 #35

I LOVE these - also US made jberryhill Dec 2013 #23

I'm bad ... Aerows Dec 2013 #31

They are pricey, but a good value jberryhill Dec 2013 #42

I have very narrow feet and don't weigh much Aerows Dec 2013 #113

Vermont Country Store might have something...... Little Star Dec 2013 #25

I was going to order them Aerows Dec 2013 #28

:( Sorry but they did look nice huh? Little Star Dec 2013 #51

They look like your toes Aerows Dec 2013 #58

World's Softest Socks. Vinca Dec 2013 #29

You came to the right place. Warren DeMontague Dec 2013 #30

Wigwams: Union-made in the USA. Brickbat Dec 2013 #38

Field biologist approved XemaSab Dec 2013 #82

We'll see if they are Aerows Dec 2013 #111

These are glorious socks, and I'm very picky BainsBane Dec 2013 #41

Best socks ever, just re-ordered. Nt erinlough Dec 2013 #50

My favorite socks, LWolf Dec 2013 #43

Another rec. for diabetic socks Mopar151 Dec 2013 #120

My feet LWolf Dec 2013 #121

Mine are so narrow Aerows Dec 2013 #124

But we're all supposed LWolf Dec 2013 #131

Try bamboo HillWilliam Dec 2013 #49

I actually have two pair of bamboo running socks Aerows Dec 2013 #55

REI Merino Wool expedition socks ....... rdharma Dec 2013 #54

Yah. nt bemildred Dec 2013 #63

Same here. n/t FSogol Dec 2013 #77

Oops! Replied in the wrong spot. rdharma Dec 2013 #81

If you're trying to keep your feet warm hootinholler Dec 2013 #56

Who would know better than an Army Soldier? shedevil69taz Dec 2013 #57

And you would be happy to receive such for Christmas? Aerows Dec 2013 #60

Oh absolutely...if I needed any more... shedevil69taz Dec 2013 #64

DU Drive Aerows Dec 2013 #65

I'll help, and so will DU, here's the thread I started Aerows Dec 2013 #66

A dog's life pintobean Dec 2013 #61

I just buy those 6 packs of Gold Toe socks, they are good doc03 Dec 2013 #62

Aerows >>>go to Sockdreams. Even if you don't get anything for anyone else you'll drool KittyWampus Dec 2013 #67

OMG... shoes and stockings Aerows Dec 2013 #70

"Tentacle" thigh highs KittyWampus Dec 2013 #73

Oh, look at the pond Aerows Dec 2013 #95

SmartWool socks 2naSalit Dec 2013 #68

Smartwool socks are my favorite Sienna86 Dec 2013 #76

I like them dflprincess Dec 2013 #108

Looks like you got plenty of good advice. Prof. Dumbledore of Harry Potter fame TexasProgresive Dec 2013 #69

Dickies work socks are pretty good. delta17 Dec 2013 #71

Wigwams. n/t murielm99 Dec 2013 #74

I'll look into them! Aerows Dec 2013 #94

Handmade socks are the best! shanti Dec 2013 #78

Can I be a favorite people Aerows Dec 2013 #88

Amen to that! knitter4democracy Dec 2013 #106

thorlo...north carolina spanone Dec 2013 #80

Looks like the best place Aerows Dec 2013 #89

i've had some, they are great...pricey, but great socks. spanone Dec 2013 #99

And then there is this type of Socks....... rdharma Dec 2013 #85

I have a meow meow Aerows Dec 2013 #91

Just make sure that the person is not senstive to wool if giving merino or smart wool or ingenious. we can do it Dec 2013 #86

Uh oh Aerows Dec 2013 #93

I guess ask or get someone to find out. we can do it Dec 2013 #98

I can't wear wool. It's itchy for me to HappyMe Dec 2013 #122

I've recently become a smartwool believer. beac Dec 2013 #90

Thank you, beac Aerows Dec 2013 #92

Fox River Wick Dry are my absolute favorite... adirondacker Dec 2013 #96

You know about socks! Aerows Dec 2013 #97

Exactly! adirondacker Dec 2013 #103

Narrow Feet! Aerows Dec 2013 #110

We like Land's End question everything Dec 2013 #101

I once had a lovely pair of hand-knit wool socks made from the same heavy yarn... Chan790 Dec 2013 #102

Oh Aerows Dec 2013 #112

Adidas! MrMickeysMom Dec 2013 #104

I go to Sierra Trading Post for wool socks. knitter4democracy Dec 2013 #105

goldtoe, according to the add that just popped up on my screen magical thyme Dec 2013 #107

Re: circulation: I bought my husband "socks for diabetics". WinkyDink Dec 2013 #109

113 replies about socks. Well played LittleBlue Dec 2013 #115

I asked a question so that I could buy gifts for the family Aerows Dec 2013 #118

Powerful stuff, Aerows. You should be in advertising LittleBlue Dec 2013 #119

I wasn't selling, but offer me a higher paying job Aerows Dec 2013 #123

Fits RobinA Dec 2013 #116

Well, don't go to Walmart. ALL their socks suck. Laffy Kat Dec 2013 #117

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LOL Aerows Dec 2013 #126

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