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I don't get holes in my socks.
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*there are several SmartWool pair in there as well |
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I mostly use darn tough socks, and until the heels wear through, which takes forever on their winter mountaineering socks, but doesn’t take too long with their thin, casual tall socks I use for when I wear shoes and cycling. Never sent a pair back for warranty. Last edited by Likes2ridefar; 05-02-2024 at 09:08 AM. |
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I have only had one pair of socks that I got holes. The key is to deal with it early - as soon as you see an issue, and before it becomes a bigger hole. A few threads to close up or reinforce the area aren't noticeable.
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Me neither. I have a lot of cycling socks but I can't remember getting a hole in a sock for sure in the last 15 years. Lots of Castelli, Rapha and others.
I do buy a lot of clothes in general. Eariler this year I decided I need more socks between dress socks and athletic socks. Also got some nice boot socks. When they all arrived I realized I had purchased 37 pair. Jeff |
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I don't get holes either, usually the stretch goes limp and then they rags. But I buy the 10 pair roll at Sams club. Not an item where I see value in spending more then basic necessity.
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you can use a sock darner to mend the hole. I even found a link on Bob Vila's site where he shows how to use an egg as a darner.
( I learned what a sock darner was and how it's used after visiting/touring a land conservation place in Selah, TX. Mr. Bamberger had a shed where he had memorabilia from his childhood and one of things on display was 2 weird maraca looking things that ended up being sock darners) Quote:
Last edited by Peanstein; 05-02-2024 at 02:13 PM. |
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I've never had a hole show up in a pair of cycling socks. I don't think I've even had holes in running socks over the years and they see a lot more abuse. The stretch does wear out eventually, but no holes.
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I have repaired toe holes in my Defeet Woolie Boolies. Doubled the life of the sock, and they are not cheap. It was pretty easy, and I felt good about it.
The problem now is that I think I will get around to repairing all my socks, so I have a small bag of them. I think I'll store them next to my tubes awaiting patching. I must have toxic toes or something... |
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This is a darn good thread. Toe tally sew good.
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I usually only get holes when the whole sock is wearing thin and ready to the trash. Or abrasion on the ankle.
If I have multiple pairs the same, I'll keep the good one so I can make a pair later if needed. But usually, they just go into a bin by my toolbox for use as cleaning rags (along with old t-shirts). |
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I've worn nothing but Swiftwick for 16 yrs. Never had a hole. Best socks you've ever worn, or they'll give you your money back.
-CJB |
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I use darn tough across the board. Bike, ski, casual
When they finally blow out after a decade or so, I move on. I'm 54...3 or 4 sets of socks left, so I will happily buy more. Means I'm gonna live and what not Don't be so cheap as to bother them with a warranty. Nobody around here is living in a yurt by the river For the record...smartwool doesn't hold a candle to darn tough |
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That's a clever idea to buy multiples of the same sock and gradually replace them as needed. It's a practical approach to maintaining a consistent set of socks.
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