Affordable Quality Merino Wool Socks

PeeDee on 12/10/2021 - 14:58
Last edited 12/10/2021 - 15:23

Today is surprisingly cold! I'm looking for socks just to wear around the house. I'm aware merino wool provides top insulation.

I just usually put layers and layers of socks over lol but I don't think it is as good as a merino wool sock? What do you think? Even in a cold climate like this, can merino wool keep your feet from the cold?

Came across the site below. That's really cheap and I'm sussed. would like your feedback and where to go from here. If Merino is the equivalence of layers of socks, stick to it? or if not, merino you recommend? Fyi life long warranty too.

https://www.ozsale.com.au/product/Zmart-Australia-6-Pairs-Th…

weird post I know.

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Comments

  • Typical16-bitEnjoyer on 12/10/2021 - 15:05

    I actually own a bunch of these socks, same label as this. They are actually great. Very warm. No holes yet.

    That being said I'm doubtful they're actually Australian.

    Not familar with Ozsale but I've bought off this ebay seller before. Same price free delivery - https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/113136211248

    • dust on 12/10/2021 - 15:06

      How long have you had them for?

      • Typical16-bitEnjoyer on 12/10/2021 - 15:07
        +1

        Bought April/May ish last year before winter.

        edit: April 2019 so over 2 years.

    • Ocker on 12/10/2021 - 15:21
      +1

      Label doesn't actually say "Australian Made", rather "Made by Australia merino fine wool" - very deceitful

      • Typical16-bitEnjoyer on 12/10/2021 - 16:01

        Doubt it's Australian wool either.

        Either way they're cheap and comfy!

  • ESEMCE on 12/10/2021 - 15:12
    +1

    Not cheap, but Australian Made and exceptionally good are Humphrey Law socks.
    Wool socks keep my feet warm and importantly dry. My feet sweat in Synthetic socks, so they're warm for a while, but get cold and uncomfortable rapidly.

    The linked socks are almost undoubtedly Chinese Made socks made that are possibly made from wool that was possibly grown in Australia.
    Plenty of cheapo "wool" socks are either mostly or fully synthetic and the wool quality is low.

  • MissEm on 12/10/2021 - 15:19

    I never found any "affordable" ones I really liked -

    The cheaper ones are typically blended with some cheap stuff and may work for some.

    I like the pink Merino/Alpaca (Humprey Law brand) ones I tend to get from Merino Country and I wear them all year.

    It's not cheap @ 26.50$ but worth every penny IMO.

    https://www.merinocountry.com/products/merino-alpaca-health-…

    Just beware they are great around the house but not in abrasive conditions e.g. in a shoe going outside etc.

    Treat them well and they treat you well for long time.

    Best material is that keeps things dry as well as regulates temperature and these socks definitely do it whatever the temp / humidity.

  • GG57 on 12/10/2021 - 15:31

    Wool is good; possum is better.

    • dasher86 on 12/10/2021 - 20:54

      The possum didn't like it when I tried to shove my foot into it.

      • GG57 on 13/10/2021 - 09:41

        Neither would a sheep

  • PeeDee on 12/10/2021 - 15:39

    Atm I'm wearing runners sock and trainers sock cover it. It's not too bad :)

  • try2bhelpful on 12/10/2021 - 16:16

    If you are walking around the house I would suggest you get a pair of Crocs as well. Particularly if I'm standing cooking I find socks don't stop the cold coming up from the floor boards but the Crocs, despite the holes, seem to work pretty good.

  • CheapandUsed on 12/10/2021 - 17:08
    +1

    There was a post on Reddit not too long ago listing most (if not all) the Australian sock manufacturers that are left:

    https://www.reddit.com/r/australia/comments/pcdh7c/a_guide_t…

    • ESEMCE on 13/10/2021 - 10:08

      Great link Thanks.

  • benwaffle on 13/10/2021 - 01:13

    Icebreaker socks. Lifetime warranty. Very comfy. Very warm

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