Any suggestions for where to get good value Men's Dress/Work socks?

theStinge on 30/06/2016 - 11:17

Happy EOFY to you all! :)

Just wondering whether anyone could offer suggestions about where to get decent quality Men's Dress / Work socks? I'd been buying multi-packs from Costco: "Pringle" brand/label, which I'd never heard of before, but decided to give it a try as it worked out to ~$2.50 a pair. So, they were ok quality but that line has since been discontinued at Costco. I then tried some massive 20-pack from H&M which were also around the $2.50-$2.90 per pair mark, but they were fairly crap.

<rant> On a side note, why do they make socks in just the one size to fit sizes 6-12 — is it just me or is that insane? It's pretty annoying having the sock-heel ride up around your ankle bone… </rant>

Looking forward to hearing from the community. Never know, TA might even negotiate a deal for all of us, code: SOCKARSE.

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Comments

  • Peace Maker on 30/06/2016 - 12:27
    +1

    Do they have the long length black Puma sports socks at your Costco? That's what I use, they are awesome.

    • theStinge on 30/06/2016 - 15:43

      Thanks for your response. I'm fairly sure they do, although I'm a bit wary about wearing sports socks in formal shoes. Has that worked for you?

      • Peace Maker on 30/06/2016 - 16:53
        +2

        Sure has. Wear them everyday with my RM's. They look exactly the same as business socks, length is the same too with extra cushioning. $14 for 6 pairs from memory.

        • theStinge on 01/07/2016 - 09:20

          Thanks. Sounds like a good deal to me. :)

        • Sweetnsour on 01/07/2016 - 09:48
          +1

          I thought I was only one wearing black sport socks for work. Agree they are more cushioning and warmer during winter. I find they also slip less if u wear leather lining and breathes better.

  • robertbruce on 30/06/2016 - 12:38
    +1

    i've gotten a good run out of RIO with thick soles. i bought a size up to avoid heal wear

    • theStinge on 30/06/2016 - 15:44

      Rio eh? Do they still sell those at Target / Kmart? Taa muchly.

      • robertbruce on 30/06/2016 - 18:41
        +1

        had a quick look a few weeks ago but didnt see 'em, was only a quick look… i did see some generic padded soles…

  • pantsparty on 30/06/2016 - 14:23
    +1

    I wear Uniqlo. Not particuarly thick but they last a long time. Been wearing the same pairs on a 5 day rotation for over a year now.

    • theStinge on 30/06/2016 - 15:46

      Thanks! Had not considered uniqlo at all - they seemed way overpriced for most other things. Might give that a try as well.

      • pantsparty on 30/06/2016 - 15:55
        +1

        Yeah I have purchased all mine whilst on holidays in Japan where I think their stores are cheaper.

        • kasumi on 10/07/2016 - 12:53

          I second Uniqlo. They are more expensive but last heaps longer and they keep their elasticity. I've bought ones from Costco but they don't compare to Uniqlo ones.

  • SydStrand on 30/06/2016 - 15:50
    +1

    Uniqlo

  • [Deactivated] on 30/06/2016 - 17:37
    +3

    Not sure what you mean by Dress/Work socks. It sounds like a contradiction to me. How about Bonds Explorer socks? They are really expensive but are warm and last a long time. I've seen a 3 pack of Explorer socks sell at $35. I managed to find a couple of single packs for $10 each at Target recently.

    Rivers also seem to have good black socks and there are other colours available as well. I think they are around $3 per pair.

    • justaverage on 01/07/2016 - 10:47

      The issue I have with explorer socks as someone who wears steel cap boots everyday is that they take so long to dry. I don't not have a dryer at home and explorer socks seem to never dry in winter.

      The best socks I find for work boots are kathmandu ones in the packs.

  • [Deactivated] on 30/06/2016 - 19:05
    +1

    These

  • ShortyX on 30/06/2016 - 20:42
    +1

    Charles Tyrwhitt

  • x2r9ypbj on 01/07/2016 - 08:34
    +1

    THE BEST SOXS WITH DOUBT IS EXPLORER SOXS THICK GOOD SOUL AND VERY COMFIFY.
    ALSO LONG WEARNING AND SEEM TO LAST WITHOUT GETTING HOLES
    SOMETIMES COLES HAVE THEM ON SPECIAL.

  • ramshead on 01/07/2016 - 10:55
    +1

    Have you tried Bamboo socks? Not cheap, but great if you're on your feet all day.

    • theStinge on 01/07/2016 - 11:24

      Not cheap is right - $13 / pair. Maybe when I have some disposable income :)

  • bluesky on 09/07/2016 - 16:26
    +1

    Just in case you are still searching, HoleProof socks are half-priced ($6.95) right now at Woolworths.

    • theStinge on 09/07/2016 - 18:52

      Thanks mate - will take a look-see.

  • [Deactivated] on 10/07/2016 - 17:40

    I've found the H&M great! maybe a bad batch?

  • s12321 on 12/07/2016 - 17:03

    I would like to suggest ebay…
    once you search work socks there are some good deals and save petrol
    http://www.ebay.com.au/sch/i.html?_nkw=work+socks

    For size greater than 11 is not always on sale, those guys are selling cheap

    5 for 28.85 ~ 5.77 ea http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/152023308244
    6 for 34 ~ 5.66 ea http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/172243159592

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