Shoes, but...
Oct 1, 2022, 1:10 am
#31
Join Date: Oct 2003
Posts: 2,304
Those who like Smartwool socks might like Darn Tough. I do find them to wear better in the heel and toe than Smartwool.
I usually order these 1/4 tactical (aka mostly black) socks from GoBros https://www.gobros.com/products/darn...30148318888020 during a sale. REI also carries some designs. Darn Tough also has a few midfoot cut no show styles which might work for loafers https://www.gobros.com/products/darn...37880936595645 or the ankle length for people who like that style https://www.gobros.com/products/darn...pr_seq=uniform
They also have heavier padded knee height socks which are nice for boots or roaming about a cold house. For wool compression socks, I bought Sockwell because that is what seemed available at the time. Will keep an eye open for Bombas compression reviews in case the Sockwells wear out. They're also still in good condition.
I usually order these 1/4 tactical (aka mostly black) socks from GoBros https://www.gobros.com/products/darn...30148318888020 during a sale. REI also carries some designs. Darn Tough also has a few midfoot cut no show styles which might work for loafers https://www.gobros.com/products/darn...37880936595645 or the ankle length for people who like that style https://www.gobros.com/products/darn...pr_seq=uniform
They also have heavier padded knee height socks which are nice for boots or roaming about a cold house. For wool compression socks, I bought Sockwell because that is what seemed available at the time. Will keep an eye open for Bombas compression reviews in case the Sockwells wear out. They're also still in good condition.
Oct 2, 2022, 4:06 pm
#32
Join Date: May 2008
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I also disliked compression stockings until I tried the Sockwell brand, which comes with several options as far as degree of compression, size, yarn and color. Have tried the Bombas compression and the sockwell fit (me) much better. Found them first in my AAA travel store, but they're also at our local pharmacy and on
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Oct 3, 2022, 11:37 am
#33
Join Date: May 2009
Location: Full time Nomad
Posts: 842
I love my Sockwell compression knee socks. I wear them a lot, daily use. The feel great on long walks. Do they wear out? Not any faster than an good quality sock, even last a little longer in my opinion than Bombas.
Oct 14, 2022, 8:26 pm
#34
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Oct 19, 2022, 7:53 am
#35
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Women helping women shop, that could be another subtitle for this forum 
I'm happy to keep an eye out the next time I'm up at the outlets. It's so frustrating when you find the "right" essential and it gets changed or discontinued (virtually shaking my fist a Puma)
So I'm in early days for my sock trials. The Bombas are extremely comfy on the feet but a little too restrictive on my calf...and I've got relatively skinny "deer legs". I opted for the hiking and the crew versions. I haven't tried the compression yet but I've got a pair of the Bombas and the Sockwells to compare and contrast.
Sierra seems to have Sockwell regularly at reduced prices.
I'm happy to keep an eye out the next time I'm up at the outlets. It's so frustrating when you find the "right" essential and it gets changed or discontinued (virtually shaking my fist a Puma)
So I'm in early days for my sock trials. The Bombas are extremely comfy on the feet but a little too restrictive on my calf...and I've got relatively skinny "deer legs". I opted for the hiking and the crew versions. I haven't tried the compression yet but I've got a pair of the Bombas and the Sockwells to compare and contrast.
Sierra seems to have Sockwell regularly at reduced prices.
Oct 19, 2022, 9:54 am
#36
Join Date: May 2005
Posts: 4,735
Not sure if my wool socks are smart or not, but the most durable and most comfortable wool socks I have are CostCo brand. They're heading into their 3rd winter, and none of them show signs of wear or tear. When I got them, CostCo sold a pack of 6 pairs for the price of 1 pair of REI wool socks. They came in 2 color schemes, blue and grey or black with various accent colors. Thin enough to wear under city boots, warm enough under hiking boots.
Last edited by CDTraveler; Oct 20, 2022 at 5:40 pm
Oct 20, 2022, 10:57 am
#37
Join Date: Jul 2009
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The costco version I have (and I do like!) do not contain as much wool as the smartwool socks I have. If that is a concern. (I also have really fun smartwool patterns, which my husband appreciates - on him, I mean- he likes a vibrant sock!)
Oct 20, 2022, 5:43 pm
#38
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Oct 21, 2022, 11:24 am
#39
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I have (in my "loungewear" collection now, not for wear outside the house) an Eddie Bauer cotton knit tank dress (full length) I bought at a warehouse sale in SLC in 1995 or 1996 - they had glorious warehouse sales and I bought so many things, many of which I still own -and I also have an Eddie Bauer cotton knit tank dress from 2018 or so. The difference in the thickness of the fabric alone is astonishing to me. Truly sad.