Socks
- Thread starter Al H
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Boy howdy, that image might give me bad dreams,
Jeez, looks like a set of mini hip waders. Are those metal rings in those socks?
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Any suspender wearers in the house?
[not me]
I wore them about 40 years ago, but soon found over the calf socks that didn't slide down.
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Really! Now tell me that you don't wear them!!
Johnus
( but do like the double garters better).
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Now these look interesting. Post your knackered socks back and they send you free replacements. Socks don't tend to last me long so I could be in socks for life if their warranty also covers return postage to the UK.
Tough wearing is my priority. Might try some Army Surplus.
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Duly enabled, I have ordered a pair of Darn Tough Boot Cushion socks from their 'Hike/Trek' line 
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Duly enabled, I have ordered a pair of Darn Tough Boot Cushion socks from their 'Hike/Trek' line
I think you'll love 'em. Do post back when you get them.
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I received my order of Darn Tough socks a few days ago,
one pair of John Henry Boot Sock Cushion from their "Work" line
and a pair of Via Ferrata Boot Sock Cushion from their "Hike/Trek" line.
From what I can tell both are essentially the same sock but for the colour scheme. They are exceptionally well made and nicely cushioned along the bottom of the foot for great comfort. They look like they will last too, but I guess time will tell.
I'm glad I took Darkbulb's advice and went for a size larger than Darn Tough's sizing guide would have recommended, as the socks fit very snugly. Having said that, the Via Ferrata pair I received was noticeably larger than the John Henry pair, although both are XL, so there is some inconsistency in their sizing.
All in all, I'm very pleased with my purchase and recommend them if you are looking for a comfortable walking or work sock.
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Buy socks any size you like and then send them to Sharon, who can make them a snug fit.
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I'm still on my mission to replace every casual sock I have with Darn Tough ones.
This week these black and orange ones (Go Giants?) arrived.
This week these black and orange ones (Go Giants?) arrived.
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They certainly look like they should last. But do you need larger shoes to fit them in, they're so thick.
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They come in three versions with the thinnest being not much thicker than your regular sock.
Oh last they will - and if they ever wear out you get a new pair for free
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They've been around for a few decades with the same guarantee and based on my experience with the socks by them that I've had for over a year I don't see them wearing out any time soon
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That is my plan actually [emoji57]
I own 4-5 pairs now and for casual socks they are almost all I use
And as far as them going out of business they seem to have been doing pretty well over the past 35+ years
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