I’m looking for some good socks for around the house. I work at home and the weather here is not super cold, but not exactly warm most of the year, so I spend a lot of time in them.

In the past I’ve usually just worn white crew socks, but I’d like something new since the Under Armor socks I have been using have moved away from cotton and aren’t breathable despite the venting they added. I’m posting here because I’m really sensitive to discomfort in my feet and most people just don’t get it.

The traits I’m looking for, mostly in order of priority:

  1. Minimal feeling seams, especially at the toe
  2. Material that’s not itchy and is breathable, cotton has been the best traditionally, but those keep getting harder to find and still not violate #1.
  3. Thick enough to keep warm, but not so thick they aren’t breathable. I dont want athlete’s foot from them, lol.
  4. Size, they need to either come in multiple sizes, or not be huge and end up with the heel halfway up my Achilles tendon, and not so tight that they imprint on my leg. I wear a US Women’s size 8.
  5. Low priority, but cute/feminine would be nice. But since these are mostly for the house, not a huge priority.

I’d like something relatively affordable, but long lasting is more important than cost, within reason. And I’m in the US, so something available here or online with reasonable shipping costs to the US.

Any suggestions, or even brands you prefer would be helpful. I know it’s a lot to ask from a sock, but I’d love any help.

Thanks so much.

  • amniotic druid@lemmy.world
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    4 days ago

    I’m just popping in from /all but check out diabetic socks if you’re just looking for something to wear around the house. They’re usually 100% cotton and loosely knitted to not cut off circulation. I used to wear them all the time for this exact purpose, but now just stick with house shoes.

    • Jul (they/she)@piefed.blahaj.zoneOP
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      4 days ago

      Thanks! I actually did see some when I was looking around online, but I thought they were compression socks. I’ll have to look at them again.