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| Happyoldgit Member Since: 14 Sep 2007 Location: Norfolk Posts: 3471   
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Seems like quite a few things have been discussed here, houses, workshops, second vehicles, bikes, motorbikes, knives, watches to name but a few so with that in mind...
I'm wondering what the preference Def2 members have for socks? What are the current top manufacturers? What designs serve best for work everyday, what about formal occasions not to mention expeditions to remote areas of the globe where a pair of Wolsey's have yet to be seen. Man made fibres or natural? Bespoke, made to measure or off the shelf? I'm clear that in regards to many things only the best is good enough for some here so lets have a show and tell for that oft overlooked garment for the foot and lower part of the leg ...the humble sock. Bragging actively encouraged.  Steve.
Owned numerous Land Rover vehicles of all shapes and sizes over the decades. Current Defender: A non tarts hand-bagged Puma 110 XS USW. [Insert something impressive here such as extensive list of previous Land Rovers or examples of your prestigeous and expensive items, trinkets, houses, bikes, vehicles etc] http://forums.lr4x4.com I used to be Miserable ...but now I'm ecstatic. |
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18th Dec 2015 9:44pm |
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| Ryderoo Member Since: 28 Aug 2015 Location: South Oxfordshire Posts: 1666  
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I must recommend the Karrimor Boot socks. I have 7 pairs, 1 for each day of the week, can stretch to 2 weeks with the old inside out trick.
I wear these with my work boots, all year round, I do not ever suffer with smelly sweaty feet, and they keep your feet toasty in winter. Would not be without these.  Click image to enlarge Cheers Simon I can explain it to you, but I can't understand it for you 1990 110 TD5 county, my first Land Rover - gone 2012 Discovery 4 XS SDV6 - gone 2014 Discovery 4 XS SDV6 - gone 2015 Evoque SD4 dynamic - Wife’s - gone 2015 Urban Truck 90 XS Santorini Black Hard Top - Reluctantly gone 2020 Discovery 5 Eiger Grey 3.0 SE - gone March 24 2021 Defender S D250 Santorini Black 110 HT - gone March 24 2023 Evoque P300e SE wife’s current vehicle |
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18th Dec 2015 9:49pm |
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| ickle Member Since: 22 Jul 2010 Location: South Vendee Posts: 1777  
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And of course the tricky subject of darning.
Cheap and throw away when your big toe makes an appearance, or quality and do the darn? |
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18th Dec 2015 10:13pm |
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| richuk Member Since: 13 Nov 2011 Location: Dorset Posts: 201
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My favourite for hiking
http://www.cotswoldoutdoor.com/bridgedale-...olour=3623 My favourite everyday - made from bamboo. https://www.seasaltcornwall.co.uk/gifts/gi...on_mix.htm Rich semper in excretia sumus solim profundum variat |
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18th Dec 2015 10:13pm |
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| DAZ110 Member Since: 06 Dec 2007 Location: East Sussex Posts: 2037 
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I have Jeep socks!
They last very well and are comfortable. I wear them everyday (not the same pair of course!) http://www.amazon.co.uk/Luxury-Jeep-Terrai...+socks+men |
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18th Dec 2015 10:27pm |
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| DAZ110 Member Since: 06 Dec 2007 Location: East Sussex Posts: 2037
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Anybody got these:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Land-Rover-Socks-G...B009ZRO28A |
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18th Dec 2015 11:08pm |
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| custom90 Member Since: 21 Jan 2010 Location: South West, England. Posts: 20316
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No £500 wellies to go with the £200 socks anyone?
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18th Dec 2015 11:26pm |
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| landy andy Member Since: 15 Feb 2009 Location: Ware, Herts Posts: 5683 
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Just started to wear darn tough socks, and I like. Lifetime guarantee against holes. Tried their socks for racing and they are top notch, so will buy more for everyday use.
Andy. |
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18th Dec 2015 11:36pm |
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| lambert.the.farmer Member Since: 11 Apr 2012 Location: harrogate Posts: 2006 
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At the moment I'm using the matalan sports sock which are cheap and simple and fit fairly well. The biggest advantage of them though is that worn in conjunction with the puroforts they don't slip off the end of the foot unlike many other types. Nothing worse than barefoot in a Wellington with a sock scrunched into the toe. Rhubarb and custard let fly with their secret weapon.
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19th Dec 2015 5:29am |
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| Roy5695 Member Since: 15 Feb 2014 Location: Cornwall Posts: 1123 
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pussers thick blacks for me! comfortable enough and free for me!
(standard issue socks for military for the people un aware of what thick blacks are) |
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19th Dec 2015 5:33am |
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| Supacat Member Since: 16 Oct 2012 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 11018 
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I'm still wearing some old army issue green socks. Must be over 25 years old and indestructible. No idea of the make?
Recently given some Icebreaker merino wool ones that go nicely in my muck boots on a cold morning. |
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19th Dec 2015 7:33am |
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| Anderzander Member Since: 08 Feb 2011 Location: Lancashire Posts: 999
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At this point I'd imagine Steve is laughing his head off.
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19th Dec 2015 7:54am |
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| Roy5695 Member Since: 15 Feb 2014 Location: Cornwall Posts: 1123
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Nope no idea what make they are, Im currently sporting a pair of warm weather socks, Id imagine the same as the green army ones but desert coloured! |
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19th Dec 2015 8:25am |
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| excossack Member Since: 22 Feb 2012 Location: North West Posts: 5843 
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Black Everlast socks from Sports Direct - they do for work with boots (also from SD, and for formal with polished shoes and suit)
For rallying/marshalling/fishing etc then two pairs of socks, one being a thick boot sock and insoles. 1999 Defender TD5 110 Regards John M0VAZ Econet Station 48 no clock |
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19th Dec 2015 8:29am |
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