Some New Socks Are on the Way
By Jim Bauer
@porwest (94876)
United States
November 27, 2024 7:24am CST
The other day I told you my Fruit of the Loom socks just aren't holding up anymore and wanted to try other brands. I still have some new pairs in a pack I bought a while ago (I always "cycle" in new pairs and always have new pairs handy...I'm weird. Sue me).
I shopped around on Amazon a bit and found most of the prices pretty much sucked. But I found some Airacker socks which were 6-pair for $15.99 on sale, and thought I would give them a go.
Usually when it comes to crew socks, I stick with white. But in this case I decided to go with gray.
They will arrive on December 1st and we'll see if they hold up better than the Fruit of the Loom ones. It's almost like they were free considering the other day I redeemed a $25 Amazon gift card from my Bing Rewards.
Onward and upward.
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@marguicha (224428)
• Chile
27 Nov
When I buy socks, I only buy ones that have copper. I once knew that they were much better but now I forgot. Thet last until forever.
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@marguicha (224428)
• Chile
28 Nov
@porwest They have something to do with health. But now I´d have to look on the web.
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@2ndchances24 (9717)
• Cloverdale, Indiana
27 Nov
I hope they work for you, I don't shop on amazon, I buy from
Ebay, I tried amazon 1 time & I didn't like it so I stick with
Ebay cause they just do a lot better than amazon does.
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@porwest (94876)
• United States
12 Jan
@2ndchances24 I suspect I will need it. lol
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@kareng (64814)
• United States
21 Dec
You will have to let us know how they do!
When we first got married my husband would only wear Gold Toe brand socks. He said they were the only ones comfortable for him. He has a thing about the seam in the toes. After a few years, I got him switched over to Fruit of the Loom or Hanes--don't remember. He then changed to some diabetic socks that the doctor ordered after his stroke and has been using them until about 2 years ago. It is a pain in the rear to buy socks for this man because they are either too tight up top or the toe is aggravating to him. Last time I was looking for something for him in the men's section at Walmart of all places, I noticed that they carry Gold Toe socks now. They are also cheaper than they used to be. I think I'll pick some up next time he needs socks. You might want to give them a try. They do or did last a long time way back then.
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@kareng (64814)
• United States
10 Jan
@porwest They were expensive back in the day, or at least I thought so. Of course though they were only available in one store in Baton Rouge back then and from what I remember the multi pack at Walmart was about what you would pay for one pair of socks back in the 80's. With that being said, the quality may not be as good as it used to be, but that is true with just about everything now.
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@porwest (94876)
• United States
9 Jan
So far so good. But of course it is way too early to tell, although so far they at least FEEL sturdier. But who knows?
I've seen Gold Toe socks but never used them. Might have to check them out. If the price is right, I wouldn't mind trying them. But the price definitely does have to be right.
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@Marilynda1225 (83470)
• United States
27 Nov
Hope your new socks are better than the Fruit of the Loom. The price of socks has gotten ridiculous and almost as bad as eggs 
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@porwest (94876)
• United States
28 Nov
@2ndchances24 I beg to differ. I have never had issues with white or gray. But always have with black.
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@2ndchances24 (9717)
• Cloverdale, Indiana
28 Nov
@porwest grey isn't any better.
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@LindaOHio (183858)
• United States
28 Nov
I finally found some socks that I like. They were Dr. Scholl's. They are the kind with the really stretchy cuff which I like. Hope your socks work out.
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@luisadannointed (6852)
• Philippines
27 Nov
Wow! Anyway enjoy.. I love socks with the most comfortable fabric.
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@RasmaSandra (81793)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
27 Nov
Congratulations to you glad you found these. Hey, maybe you can give me some advice, There are some sites that I do surveys on to get gift cards that demand I have a mobile phone for verification, The problem is that I cannot afford a bit subscription each month, and have no one to call, and all I need on a phone is the calling and text messages. Is it still possible to get just a plain phone for calling and messaging and not pay big for a subscription?
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