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    • NorthernVictoryN
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      @David_pll:

      Picked up some smartwool socks, going on reviews they were meant to be really good but I find them pretty average (falling down constantly) Looking for some nice thick socks with a flat toe seam, any recommendations?

      See above.

      Smartwool = made in China, no lifetime (a legitimate one at that) guarantee

      Darn Tough = made in Vermont, USA, legit lifetime guarantee

      If it breaks, they will replace it.

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      • guiltypartyG
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        @NorthernVictory:

        @David_pll:

        Picked up some smartwool socks, going on reviews they were meant to be really good but I find them pretty average (falling down constantly) Looking for some nice thick socks with a flat toe seam, any recommendations?

        See above.

        Smartwool = made in China, no lifetime (a legitimate one at that) guarantee

        Darn Tough = made in Vermont, USA, legit lifetime guarantee

        If it breaks, they will replace it.

        Used to work in a shoe store that had a massive sock wall. We picked up Darn Tough and I have to say I was severely disappointed in the product. Socks wouldn't stay up on ankle and had multiple customers come back and complain that they would have holes after a few wears.

        I'd say the best Made in USA merino wool sock is FITS out of Tennessee.

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        • rocketR
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          rocketrocksrox 🤙🏼🤙🏾

          It's all humbug, like everywhere
          R.I.P. Geo

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          • David_pllD
            David_pll
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            Do they have a seamless toe @rocket

            Trying to find Darn Tough in the UK isn't as easy as I thought, but after putting my smartwool socks in the dryer they feel better so will try them for a bit longer.

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            • rocketR
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              @David_pll  they use this construction

              rocketrocksrox 🤙🏼🤙🏾

              It's all humbug, like everywhere
              R.I.P. Geo

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              • David_pllD
                David_pll
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                Really tempted to grab a pair, they look so nice! I just hate anything rubbing on my toes.

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                • rocketR
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                  imo they are worth picking up, didn't notice any rubbing at all and I love the used pattern and colors…

                  rocketrocksrox 🤙🏼🤙🏾

                  It's all humbug, like everywhere
                  R.I.P. Geo

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                  • Megatron1505M
                    Megatron1505
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                    I was a sceptic, no longer.

                    Made in England, clothed in Japan, fed in America and drunk in Belgium !

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                      Snowy
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                      I can't believe you've lasted so many years without wearing socks. No longer shall you have smelly feet! Well done!!

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                      • FOXYF
                        FOXY
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                        Chup and other "vintage" sock suppliers produce socks that will require linking in the toe area - the heel area is usually seamless.
                        Most of the high-end, state-of-the-art sock knitting machines will do completely seamless socks, but so far have failed to handle chunkier, un-even yarns and/or producing vintage-looking and vintage-patterned socks.

                        I like my Falke, SmartWool or Injinji socks - I like AnonymousIsm, Chup and Samurai better because of the patterns and the vintage feel.
                        AnonymousIsm was off with the sizing a bit and I had the linking of one pair come undone (nothing that can't be fixed), but over the last 2 years I became quite fond of Chup.
                        I haven't tried any other US made socks, yet - but I have to say the I'm not really looking for hardcore tracking or skiing socks with "life time guarantee"…

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                        • Megatron1505M
                          Megatron1505
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                          @Snowy:

                          I can't believe you've lasted so many years without wearing socks. No longer shall you have smelly feet! Well done!!

                          We're a hardy breed in the Shire (Nottinghamshire that is), although the wife does resemble a Hobbit slightly.

                          Made in England, clothed in Japan, fed in America and drunk in Belgium !

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                          • S
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                            Ah, The Shire, of course :). Also explains why I'm hardly in shoes ;).

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                            • madmondayM
                              madmonday
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                              2nd best boot socks i've ever worn:

                              had them for about 5 or 6 years & still holding up

                              head high, middle finger higher

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                              • C
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                                Just got on the CHUP band wagon as well and can't complain…. simply stunning socks!  😉

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                                • Finn666F
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                                  what do you guys think about STANCE SOCKS (http://www.stance.com)…?

                                  i own quite a couple of pairs and i'm in love with them. comfortable as fuck and not too pricy as well...

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                                  • BroarkB
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                                    My girlfriend picked me up a pair of these somewhere and I didn't know what brand they were until now!
                                    Nice grey / blue / red color way, really hefty. Thanks for posting that Finn, now I know what brand they are.

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                                    • FOXYF
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                                      Got a pair, too.
                                      Liking them!

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                                      • Jordonf9J
                                        Jordonf9
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                                        Smart Wool PhD line is the best IMO. Fit stays, comfy, most are at least 65% merino wool in 4-5 different weights. I will never go back to regular cotton again.

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                                          Reading through this thread has made me realise I need to up my sock game.  Why am I wearing Allen Edmonds with Target socks?!  Definitely checking out some of the brands/stores being posted here..

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                                          • madmondayM
                                            madmonday
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                                            darntough are becoming my go to, what's keeping your toes toasty?

                                            head high, middle finger higher

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