Wool Socks

Why can't I find a pair of wool socks that holds up to even one season of use?

I know I said I was going to write about the "box full of awesome" today but this sock issue has reared it's ugly head and I'm more than a little frustrated.

Several years ago I purchased several pairs of Wigwam wool socks. I believe they were Heavy Hikers--an extra thick sock designed for maximum comfort and durability. I wore them every day but had enough of them that no pair was being worn more than once a week. They wore out inside of a year.

Then I bought several pairs of Bass Pro Shops' wool socks in various styles and thicknesses. They wore well but also only lasted short of a year.

After complaining about it one day to Dan and Spen I was directed to the Redhead Lifetime Sock which carries a lifetime guarantee against wear and tear. I immediately ran out and purchased eight pair. If there's ever a problem of any kind with these socks you can just take them back to your local Bass Pro Shop and exchange them for a new pair. I couldn't believe the luck.

These socks are comfortable, hard-wearing, and warm. I wear them every day during the fall and winter. They do, however, wear out just like all the others.

I wear holes in the soles of the socks which open up rapidly once that first little hole is started. The spot starts just behind the ball of my foot and within a day the hole goes from 1/4" to 3" in diameter. Then the sock is relegated to oversock duty until I can get up to the shop for an exchange.

The biggest problem? Since I bought all the socks at the same time and wear them evenly they all wear out at the same time. That means I return 6-8 pairs of socks at the same time. When the hole is worn in then I'm stuck with holey socks until I can return them.

I need a tougher sock. Or maybe I just need to learn how to sew up those holes.

Anybody got a lead on especially hard-wearing wool socks?

Thanks for reading,


B