If you have a costco nearby sometimes they have merino wool socks that look a lot like smartwool socks for 4/10$. I've got 8 pair They work well.

I second the SmartWool recommendation. I've tried Cabella's, REI House brand, even Patagonia. All the others wore out quickly. I wear hinking socks almost every day, though vary the thickness based on conditions.

The SmartWool seem to breath for me (I wear Gortex lined shoes daily also), and last four times as long the others mentioned but are maybe only twice the cost of Cabella's and usually the same or less than the other two.

I would suggest you at least give them a try.

YMMV.

buckeye

I also like SmartWool. I buy mine locally at the Foot Smart store only when they go on sale, which is not very often. But I stock up and they last a long time.

I use the Fruit of the Loom work boot (grey cotton) socks at work and they hold up well.

cant beat bridgedales, they last forever so even if you spend 70 dollars youll be hard pushed to buy new socks for as long as 4 or 5 years!!!
you get what you pay for and when u put these on youll be in paradise.

If you have a Bass Pro Shops store near you, check out their Red Head Lifetime Hunting Socks. They are made of 88% merino lamb's wool, 10% stretch nylon, 2% spandex. The socks are on the thicker side and provide excellent cushioning. They run $9.95 a pair and the nice thing about them, is that they are guaranteed for life. Wear them out, get a hole, just bring them back and they will replace them, no problem. I have used them for several years and love them.

Red Head Lifetime Hunting Socks

Pete

My "3-season" socks are acrylic crews made by Lavitt Mills. They're sold under the name "Superbilt Work Socks", model "Acrylic Amicor Crew."

They are intelligently designed, with a lace pad on top, extra heavy contoured heel pocket, and "channels" woven into the sides to allow heat to vent. Incredibly comfortable and wick moisture away efficiently.

The only time of the year I switch to wool is December through February; the rest of the time, the Superbilts keep me warm in the cold and comfortable in the heat. Absolutely the best non-wool sock I've used.

The best part? The last few pairs I bought (on sale) at $3.00/pr - though that was a couple of years ago. I stocked up!

-=[ Grant ]=-