When I was a kid, I went through a phase where I didn’t want to wear socks at all. Didn’t like the sensation. Then I went through a very long (decades) phase where I would wear my socks inside out. I realized that it solved a lot of the sensation issues.
For the past several years though, I have been on my third phase of socks; merino wool. Specifically the ones marketed for hiking. The kind you buy at an outdoors store like REI. I can wear them like normal, and the feel kinda like a blanket. Such great socks man…
I used to wear only those merino wool socks, but as I’ve been getting older and colder I’ve started a collection of oversized snowboarding socks. They are so warm.
Wearing socks inside out is huge. Some socks are better right side out, but is rare. I also agree that Merino wool kind of solves this problem, but, as a general rule, “wear your socks inside out” should be in the autism handbook.
Ive always* liked knee-high socks. Cant stand ankle socks, cant stand regular cut socks, and thigh-highs don’t stay put without garters, so they can fuck off too. Basically I don’t like feeling pants rub against my legs, if the sensation terminates at some distinct point.
If I cant wear knee socks I wont wear socks. If I don’t have to wear shoes (can wear sandals or go barefoot) I don’t because I hate socks, and shoes, and general toe restrictions.
But, similar to your wool solution, I recently found ski socks. High quality, elastic doesn’t degrade quickly leaving them loose, etc. and no toe seam at all. They are a bit tighter than I’d like but thats probably a perk rather than a detriment. Have further to go to wear out.
Darn Tough socks are the best. They’re expensive, but worth it. I got a few pairs for hunting and now they’re my go-to in the winter. They come with a lifetime warranty, but the pairs I’ve had for like 10 years show no signs of wear.
When I was a kid, I went through a phase where I didn’t want to wear socks at all. Didn’t like the sensation. Then I went through a very long (decades) phase where I would wear my socks inside out. I realized that it solved a lot of the sensation issues.
For the past several years though, I have been on my third phase of socks; merino wool. Specifically the ones marketed for hiking. The kind you buy at an outdoors store like REI. I can wear them like normal, and the feel kinda like a blanket. Such great socks man…
OMG, are you me?
I used to wear only those merino wool socks, but as I’ve been getting older and colder I’ve started a collection of oversized snowboarding socks. They are so warm.
And colorful too!!
Wearing socks inside out is huge. Some socks are better right side out, but is rare. I also agree that Merino wool kind of solves this problem, but, as a general rule, “wear your socks inside out” should be in the autism handbook.
Ive always* liked knee-high socks. Cant stand ankle socks, cant stand regular cut socks, and thigh-highs don’t stay put without garters, so they can fuck off too. Basically I don’t like feeling pants rub against my legs, if the sensation terminates at some distinct point.
If I cant wear knee socks I wont wear socks. If I don’t have to wear shoes (can wear sandals or go barefoot) I don’t because I hate socks, and shoes, and general toe restrictions.
But, similar to your wool solution, I recently found ski socks. High quality, elastic doesn’t degrade quickly leaving them loose, etc. and no toe seam at all. They are a bit tighter than I’d like but thats probably a perk rather than a detriment. Have further to go to wear out.
Lol, snowboarding socks here. Are they the same thing? I suppose they would be.
Darn Tough socks are the best. They’re expensive, but worth it. I got a few pairs for hunting and now they’re my go-to in the winter. They come with a lifetime warranty, but the pairs I’ve had for like 10 years show no signs of wear.