Thread: Socks! The super exciting xmas prezzy

I buy a 12 pack of socks ..... one goes on my prosthetic foot , and then I got 23 singles for my other foot ..... what a deal !!!!!!

I use the blue ones with padded sole you use to wear. Let me know if you need one

Originally Posted by stumpy

I buy a 12 pack of socks ..... one goes on my prosthetic foot , and then I got 23 singles for my other foot ..... what a deal !!!!!!

Shit that must be handy with the washing machine always eating one leaving you with an uneven pair

Bridgedale and norsewear have popped up a few times so will give em a crack. Cheers all

Bridgedales!! Best sock out!! Tried all sorts and found the Bridgedales were the best, for me anyway.

I get my Bridgedales off a guy on Trade Me (username tonyconnolly). He's in Hastings.
Heaps cheaper than in retail shops.

Everytime I drive past Norsewood I go into the Norsewear shop and get the long hunter and thermal type - not the traditional ones, I find them too ropey

Bought about 10 pairs 20 years back and another 8 pairs a couple years ago - still going well

Originally Posted by Aly

I get my wool socks from CRT and hiking socks from Mountain Designs - merino blend. If you look for hiking/tramping sock brands a lot of them are designed for quick-dry and comfort.

I've heard of waterproof socks and they looked pretty darn good, can't remember the brand, might be a good idea to look into!

umm aren't they also called "gumboots".

Icebreaker

Originally Posted by mikee

umm aren't they also called "gumboots".

As if it's impossible to get water in gumboots

Bridgedale, Key is not to wear on carpet, I put mine on just moments before my boots, Current pair 3 years and going strong. Had a guy once come into the shop had a pair last 40yrs

I have recently been wearing socks with a 70% merino blend. Bridgedale, Smartwool, and just got some Lorpens. All are good if a little expensive. Had a really good run out of the Warehouse NATO brand too.
Got given a pair of toe socks recently too. The jury is still out on that one. They actually feel pretty good once you're used to them but they look a bit creepy.

That is just plain weird.

Originally Posted by Shearer

I have recently been wearing socks with a 70% merino blend. Bridgedale, Smartwool, and just got some Lorpens. All are good if a little expensive. Had a really good run out of the Warehouse NATO brand too.
Got given a pair of toe socks recently too. The jury is still out on that one. They actually feel pretty good once you're used to them but they look a bit creepy.

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not enough toes for those in the SI

Originally Posted by Rushy

That is just plain weird.

Yeah. But I suppose mitten wearers thought that about gloves when they were first made too?

Originally Posted by ONYVA

not enough toes for those in the SI

Bugger. It only lets me 'like' that one once!

Get mine from the red shed. The way I wear out socks on carpet and concrete, it ain't worth spending money on good ones. Look at that. ain't really isn't a word