https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/no-more-cheap-socks Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Tue, 14 Apr 2026 20:36:25 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/no-more-cheap-socks/page/2#post-1074339 Mon, 04 Nov 2013 19:07:20 +0000 jayne 1074339@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I will throw in Kohl's for wool socks.&nbsp; I stock up when I am in the states </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/no-more-cheap-socks#post-1074222 Mon, 04 Nov 2013 17:45:49 +0000 catgirl 1074222@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks ladies - I have some sock-shopping to do! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/no-more-cheap-socks#post-1074218 Mon, 04 Nov 2013 17:44:38 +0000 Sona 1074218@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I vote for 100% golden toe socks: because anything synthetic makes my foot stink. And I don't like&nbsp; stinky feet thank you. If you can do trouser socks try amazon for some options as well. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/no-more-cheap-socks#post-1074199 Mon, 04 Nov 2013 17:28:47 +0000 ironkurtin 1074199@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like Happy Socks from the men's department at the Rack. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/no-more-cheap-socks#post-1074198 Mon, 04 Nov 2013 17:28:42 +0000 Diana 1074198@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I used to love Gap socks and still like how they fit my foot; however, I think the quality is declining and i keep poking holes in the toes of the new ones. (And they are no longer primarily cotton, which is much preferable to synthetics IMO).&nbsp; I like Smartwool also but they are pricey.&nbsp; One benefit to smartwool is that a lot of their socks are sized.&nbsp; I have an average length (7.5-8) foot but it's narrow and low volume so a lot of the standard sized socks are too big in the foot for me.&nbsp; Gold Toe is usually OK for me too, if boring.&nbsp; (I like fun patterns on my socks inside my boots, because why not?)</p> <p>I'm keeping an eye on this thread for recs.&nbsp; Will have to check out the Nordies' house brand line.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/no-more-cheap-socks#post-1074188 Mon, 04 Nov 2013 17:24:02 +0000 rebekahphoto 1074188@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>i love smart wool. they breathe &amp; stay up &amp; keep my feet happy.&nbsp;I tend to get then at Sierra Trading post when they have great 99 cent shipping!&nbsp;</p> <p>my Mr brought me some cute "no show" socks from costco, they are a great mix of&nbsp;colors &amp; patterns,&nbsp;but the stupid things fall down in the back irritating me to no end!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/no-more-cheap-socks#post-1073853 Mon, 04 Nov 2013 08:28:36 +0000 Hil 1073853@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This shall be my motto going forward:</p> <p><b><i>Life is too short for cheap, uncomfortable socks.</i></b> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/no-more-cheap-socks#post-1073844 Mon, 04 Nov 2013 08:00:40 +0000 Jeanie 1073844@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am the pickiest sock buyer. I have stood int the sock section for an hour sorting throw all the racks of socks. &nbsp;&nbsp;I like Hue, Gold Toe, Smartwool &amp; Lands End&nbsp;and have one pair of J crew cashmere. &nbsp;When looking for non-wool&nbsp;socks to wear with boots,&nbsp;I scour the socks looking for the ones with the highest cotton content (I look for over 75% cotton).&nbsp; There seems to be a great variation in fabric content&nbsp;by brand. &nbsp;I find that the ones with higher cotton content are made better and don't pill. &nbsp;Then I check the band at the top to make sure it looks well made and it not too tight or too loose, no stray threads, etc. &nbsp;&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/no-more-cheap-socks#post-1073806 Mon, 04 Nov 2013 06:18:18 +0000 Dee 1073806@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'll second the recommendation above for Gap socks. JCrew socks are also nice&nbsp;quality, but only if you can find them on clearance, because otherwise they're super-pricey. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/no-more-cheap-socks#post-1073795 Mon, 04 Nov 2013 05:32:45 +0000 ClaraT 1073795@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>No recs just thanks for this useful thread. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/no-more-cheap-socks#post-1073793 Mon, 04 Nov 2013 05:29:37 +0000 Cary 1073793@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Just got some beautiful cushy wool socks at Costco. Wigwam brand. They also have Costco brand Smartwool knockoffs that are pretty nice and very reasonably priced. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/no-more-cheap-socks#post-1073763 Mon, 04 Nov 2013 04:13:05 +0000 Adelfa 1073763@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I second the Nordy house brand recommendation. They are my favorite trouser/boot socks. Hue are also good but I like Nordy a teeny bit better. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/no-more-cheap-socks#post-1073753 Mon, 04 Nov 2013 03:50:11 +0000 unfrumped 1073753@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have worn a lot of Gold Toe black knee high socks but would like to try some Smartwool. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/no-more-cheap-socks#post-1073724 Mon, 04 Nov 2013 03:03:48 +0000 DonnaF 1073724@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Smartwool from socksaddict.com since they are cheaper that way. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/no-more-cheap-socks#post-1073717 Mon, 04 Nov 2013 02:54:04 +0000 JAileen 1073717@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Uncomfortable socks make me very irritable. Life is too short. I like Thorlo hiking socks, and get them at REI. They don't sag or bag. I wear them with hiking boots, clogs, and some of my Frye boots. (With the other Fryes I wear thinner Wigwam socks). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/no-more-cheap-socks#post-1073698 Mon, 04 Nov 2013 02:30:03 +0000 Jaime 1073698@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>No recommendations but Yay! for the sentiment. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/no-more-cheap-socks#post-1073696 Mon, 04 Nov 2013 02:29:26 +0000 qfbrenda 1073696@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm not sure if you are looking for dressy socks or what, but if you have a Costco I would check there.&nbsp; I can't remember the name of the brand but they carry some wonderful part--wool socks that I wear almost exclusively.&nbsp; They are on the casual side. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/no-more-cheap-socks#post-1073679 Mon, 04 Nov 2013 02:18:31 +0000 Glory 1073679@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I buy all of my trouser style socks at Costco - all the same black ones. Not sure the brand but have bought the same ones for many years. I love them - and I don't have any matching issues </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/no-more-cheap-socks#post-1073663 Mon, 04 Nov 2013 01:59:31 +0000 elpgal 1073663@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Anything that is not a tube sock and had a nice defined areas for the heel and toes is great. I have various weights of smartwool and other rei socks that I wear year round. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/no-more-cheap-socks#post-1073373 Sun, 03 Nov 2013 21:29:00 +0000 marianna 1073373@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I actually really like Gap socks! Bought a ton last year and they've been great. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/no-more-cheap-socks#post-1073332 Sun, 03 Nov 2013 20:56:42 +0000 sarah 1073332@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I wear Smartwools all winter long. I get them at NAS. Perfect for cold climates.</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/smartwool-cable-socks/3033245?origin=keywordsearch-personalizedsort&amp;contextualcategoryid=2375500&amp;fashionColor=Medium+Grey+Heather&amp;resultback=245&amp;cm_sp=personalizedsort-_-searchresults-_-1_1_A">http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/sm.....&#038;cont</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/no-more-cheap-socks#post-1073328 Sun, 03 Nov 2013 20:55:05 +0000 Anonymous 1073328@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like thin socks made with bamboo or bamboo blend. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/no-more-cheap-socks#post-1073321 Sun, 03 Nov 2013 20:53:37 +0000 catgirl 1073321@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Alicat, I missed that - will go look now! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/no-more-cheap-socks#post-1073287 Sun, 03 Nov 2013 20:19:28 +0000 Anonymous 1073287@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Una, I started a thread about this yesterday! &nbsp;Where are the socks of happiness? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/no-more-cheap-socks#post-1073286 Sun, 03 Nov 2013 20:16:34 +0000 MsLuna 1073286@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I wear these cushy plain black athletic socks by Reebok and they make my feet happy. I know it's absolutely unstylish, but I never expose my socks in any outfit anyway. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/no-more-cheap-socks#post-1073281 Sun, 03 Nov 2013 20:05:26 +0000 Kristin L 1073281@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think the first link are the ones that are similar to mine, except a little taller.&nbsp;</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.aerosoles.com/eng/product/trouser/4046">http://www.aerosoles.com/eng/product/trouser/4046</a></p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.aerosoles.com/eng/product/bamboo_flat_knit_rayon_crew/9888">http://www.aerosoles.com/eng/p....._crew/9888</a></p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/no-more-cheap-socks#post-1073279 Sun, 03 Nov 2013 20:01:48 +0000 annagybe 1073279@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><a rel="nofollow" href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/nordstrom-knee-high-socks-3-for-18/3028261?origin=category-personalizedsort&amp;contextualcategoryid=0&amp;fashionColor=Black&amp;resultback=478&amp;cm_sp=personalizedsort-_-browseresults-_-1_2_D">http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/no.....sonalizeds</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/no-more-cheap-socks#post-1073276 Sun, 03 Nov 2013 19:59:15 +0000 catgirl 1073276@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That is what I want. Boring black trouser or boot socks. No TJ Maxx here though... :(</p> <p>Anna, I'm headed to Nordies today to help a friend shop for skinnies. Will check out! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/no-more-cheap-socks#post-1073275 Sun, 03 Nov 2013 19:58:02 +0000 Kristin L 1073275@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I bought some Areosole socks at TJMaxx and have been pretty happy with them. They're boring, black trouser socks, but they do the job.&nbsp;&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/no-more-cheap-socks#post-1073272 Sun, 03 Nov 2013 19:56:59 +0000 annagybe 1073272@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The best socks were DKNY but they stopped making them. For wool I like Smartwool. Nordies house brand stuff is good too. </p>