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.

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

    I do love bamboo fabrics. I splurged on a sheet set and duvet cover a couple of years ago and it’s all I use anymore. So much so that I probably need to buy more, soon, lol.

    Any suggestions on brands? I see a lot of cheap stuff on places like Amazon and I worry they will just tear immediately. I have old hardwood floors that periodically splinter a tiny bit. Also just because I wear then so often.

    Also, do the socks tend to be more slippery than cotton, my sheets sure are, lol? I suppose it might depend on the thickness since thicker socks tend to slip a little less than thinner in general (fabric compression I guess?), but just curious if its a satiny feel or more like a cottony feel. I’m fine with a little slip. I’ve learned to walk on my hardwood floors with just about anything on my feet, just curious.

    • Coelacanth@feddit.nuEnglish
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      4 days ago

      Last I bought was Lifewear, they’re pretty good but I’m pretty sure it’s a Swedish brand. No idea if they ship internationally but probably not unfortunately.

      Yeah they’re probably a bit more slippery. Not really enough to cause you to fall over constantly or anything but on like a hardwood floor I can see it being noticeable.

      In terms of feel these ones I have right now are sort of an in-between feel, they’re only 72% bamboo so they’re nice and soft and pleasant without feeling like slippery silk.

      • Jul (they/she)@piefed.blahaj.zoneOPEnglish
        2·
        4 days ago

        Not bad actually. I’ve had them for almost three years and wash them every two weeks or so on average. I use delicate cycles in a front loading washer and gentle detergent on most stuff, but even with that they actually haven’t worn badly at all.