average sock shelf life?

ZiggyStar

The 81 wrote:

has anybody else not bought socks since this thread last aired? or shoes for that matter. i need some new shoes.

I haven't bought any socks in that time....or shoes. Oh no, I bought some knee high boots....which takes my shoe/thong tally up to 5.

Given to...

ZiggyStar wrote:

The 81 wrote:

has anybody else not bought socks since this thread last aired? or shoes for that matter. i need some new shoes.

I haven't bought any socks in that time....or shoes. Oh no, I bought some knee high boots....which takes my shoe/thong tally up to 5.

Shoe/thong or shoe/flip flop? they changed the meaning of that word on me a few years ago.

ZiggyStar

Given to... wrote:

Shoe/thong or shoe/flip flop? they changed the meaning of that word on me a few years ago.

We call them thongs in Australia....or flips flops.

RKCNDY

Given to... wrote:

Shoe/thong or shoe/flip flop? they changed the meaning of that word on me a few years ago.

shoe=shoe

flip flop=thong

ZiggyStar

RKCNDY wrote:

Given to... wrote:

Shoe/thong or shoe/flip flop? they changed the meaning of that word on me a few years ago.

shoe=shoe

flip flop=thong

Correct....and the total number of all my shoes and thongs is five.

he.who.forgets

Given to... wrote:

ZiggyStar wrote:

The 81 wrote:

has anybody else not bought socks since this thread last aired? or shoes for that matter. i need some new shoes.

I haven't bought any socks in that time....or shoes. Oh no, I bought some knee high boots....which takes my shoe/thong tally up to 5.

Shoe/thong or shoe/flip flop? they changed the meaning of that word on me a few years ago.

or thong/undies? I wear flops 325 days out of the year, but do wear dressier shoes to work. I wear out those thin dress socks in a few months. That's not to say my big toe doesnt stick out of a few pairs though Short socks last me forever

Thoughts_Arrive

Socks have expiry dates, turn them inside out and you can see it stitched on.

Given to...

Nike no-show booties are decent.

UnderArmour no-shows suck. Loose the elasticity at the cuff rather quickly.

Champion cotton booties are decent work socks, but only last a few months.

Wool is the way to go. REI makes a good foot cover.

The Juggler

Given to... wrote:

Nike no-show booties are decent.

UnderArmour no-shows suck. Loose the elasticity at the cuff rather quickly.

Champion cotton booties are decent work socks, but only last a few months.

Wool is the way to go. REI makes a good foot cover.

nike makes a quality sock. agreed. those little kids produce some fine material.

snow_board_rider

I couldn't tell you how long they last on the shelf but I have some input on how long they last when worn. Normally 1-2 years depending on how often you wear them. I lean towards sooner rather than latter because new socks are my heaven on earth. Once there is a hole you are past the expiration date.

The Juggler

snow_board_rider wrote:

I couldn't tell you how long they last on the shelf but I have some input on how long they last when worn. Normally 1-2 years depending on how often you wear them. I lean towards sooner rather than latter because new socks are my heaven on earth. Once there is a hole you are past the expiration date.

this is some useful information.

cross7806

Snap-On socks are amazing I have bad feet(bunions & in-grown nails. And these socks are amazing and they last a long time a year or better. That are expensive but worth every penny. imo

eMMI

cross7806 wrote:

Snap-On socks are amazing I have bad feet(bunions & in-grown nails. And these socks are amazing and they last a long time a year or better. That are expensive but worth every penny. imo

Snap-On.. Socks? What's the difference compared to an everyday sock? :think:

EDIT: Actually, they sound like they could be painful.. Are they the kind of sock that sort of latches (SNAP!) onto your feet and then don't let go? :shock:

The Juggler

eMMI wrote:

cross7806 wrote:

Snap-On socks are amazing I have bad feet(bunions & in-grown nails. And these socks are amazing and they last a long time a year or better. That are expensive but worth every penny. imo

Snap-On.. Socks? What's the difference compared to an everyday sock? :think:

EDIT: Actually, they sound like they could be painful.. Are they the kind of sock that sort of latches (SNAP!) onto your feet and then don't let go? :shock:

sounds made up...

UpSideDown

The 81 wrote:

has anybody else not bought socks since this thread last aired? or shoes for that matter. i need some new shoes.

Neither.

RKCNDY

The Juggler wrote:

eMMI wrote:

cross7806 wrote:

Snap-On socks are amazing I have bad feet(bunions & in-grown nails. And these socks are amazing and they last a long time a year or better. That are expensive but worth every penny. imo

Snap-On.. Socks? What's the difference compared to an everyday sock? :think:

EDIT: Actually, they sound like they could be painful.. Are they the kind of sock that sort of latches (SNAP!) onto your feet and then don't let go? :shock:

sounds made up...

are you talking about the 'brand name' Snap-On?
these?


because I agree...socks that literally snap on sound uncomfortable :?

cross7806

Yes Snap-On brand socks is what I was referring to. Guess I should have been more specific.

The Juggler

well...had to break down and purchase new socks this evening. last one's lasted a solid 8 or 9 months. i wonder if i am wearing them wrong? anyone have any tips?

went with "premium" cotton this time. i figure that might buy me an extra few months?

Go Beavers

Merino wool socks=foot-gasm.

The Juggler

Go Beavers wrote:

Merino wool socks=foot-gasm.

what does that feel like?