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Seconding Darn Though socks. Best investment for your feet, not cheap but lifetime warratied!
Reminder to please not abuse Darn Tough's warranty everyone!
i.e. if you find a pair of darn tough socks at a thrift store for $1, cool great find! Enjoy your almost free, very long lasting pair of high quality socks. But that does not entitle you to turn around and return those socks for a warranty on a brand new pair forever.
People abusing warranties is how every lifetime warranty eventually gets gutted. So if you like the socks, support the brand so they stay around awhile.
P.S. they are Made in Vermont
How are they for high temperatures?
Fantastic. Merino Wool is excellent at moisture and temperature regulation. Also highly anti bacterial. Obviously they make them in all sorts of weights.
Second this. Get a few pairs of different weights and you are set for life in all weather conditions.
I have some concerns with wool and the ability to be washed often. I do like to change my underwear rather often.. How is your experience?
I don't rewear my socks. So yeah I wash them a lot. They've held up for years.
Good to know, thanks. Maybe I need to try those fancy merino underpants...
I wear a pair of darn tough boot socks for about 3 days before they start having any smell at all. Just hang em up when you get home from work and the wool will air out by the next day. If especially bad you can hang them in the bathroom before you shower so they get a light steam too.