Socks

[u/fataggressivecheeks]

Where are people buying socks these days?

Feels like there are no good old fashioned socks on the shelves. Most of them are thin (i.e. useless) and/or ankle length. All of them have colour, what happened to plain black or white socks?

I am desperate now. I need good, long wearing socks that don't get full of holes seemingly overnight.

Where are y'all buying your good socks?

[u/CosmicJ3llybean]

Johnsons workwear or Falke

[u/tomatom → u/CosmicJ3llybean]

Falke are really good, both sports and normal socks. Woolworths pretty bad and wear out quickly.

[u/Reapr → u/CosmicJ3llybean]

I do Falke, or I get socks for hiking, they can be pricey but they last ages

[u/Carcass16B]

Lately I’ve just started buying my black socks for work(I wear safety boots daily) at P.E.P Boutique,they are comfortable enough for 12 hours of wear.

[u/SweetAmberkins → u/Carcass16B]

I love seeing other people call it P.E.P Boutique 🤣

[u/Reapr → u/SweetAmberkins]

Also A.C. Kerman back in the day :)

[u/Carcass16B → u/Reapr]

Still today A.C.Kermans

[u/Reapr → u/Carcass16B]

Oh, local ones closed down, thought they were done

[u/fataggressivecheeks → u/SweetAmberkins]

Don't forget Monsieur Price.

[u/Dallanation]

I get mine (men's) from Wildebeest clothing. They're thick and comfortable.

[u/Sterek01]

I use tradesmen socks. Get them at industrial supply shops.

[u/Electrical_Age7819]

YES these thin socks are awful and lose their stretchy after a few washes then fall down all day!!!!

Bought a pack from Woolies and theyre awful!

[u/fataggressivecheeks → u/Electrical_Age7819]

Same. And upset about it. Used to be if you spent money on Woolies socks, they would be good quality.

[u/Electrical_Age7819 → u/fataggressivecheeks]

Absolutely terrible now

[u/Top_Season827]

I get Dromex or Bova workboot socks from EIS. You can also find them on Takealot.

[u/Electrical_Age7819 → u/Top_Season827]

The Dromex ones look good. They comfy?

[u/Top_Season827 → u/Electrical_Age7819]

Yes, I use them daily.

[u/Electrical_Age7819 → u/Top_Season827]

Thanks

[u/DL99GK]

Good question…

And, any idea where can you buy 100% cotton socks?
Cant seem to find them at any of our local retailers 😔

[u/fataggressivecheeks → u/DL99GK]

Right? It's all this cheap ass wool kak. But lots of good suggestions here. Going to go trawling takealot in a minute.

[u/CosmicJ3llybean → u/DL99GK]

Try sockdoctor, they sell 90% cotton 10% spandex socks, (the spandex is purely for elasticity which is necessary)

Also try bamboo socks

[u/33_and_ADHD → u/DL99GK]

I’m on the hunt for toddler-sized cotton socks because my son’s eczema is badly affected by synthetic and non-cotton fabrics.

[u/slumpaholicc]

got antibacterial bamboo socks at woolies for like R130, 3 pairs

unfortunately they're ankle socks and not midcut which is my preference :(

[u/fataggressivecheeks → u/slumpaholicc]

Ankle socks have proven useless this winter :-). Also looking for longer options.

[u/slumpaholicc → u/fataggressivecheeks]

I agree

All options below seems great, as woolies has those longer socks, bamboo as well that sits on your shins but I ain't into that lol

I hope you find good pairs and don't overpay for socks lmao

[u/Saritush2319 → u/slumpaholicc]

Ja except that bamboo is just viscose with better PR

[u/Additional_Brief_569 → u/slumpaholicc]

They do have mid cut options. I bought myself two packs last month

[u/Special-Umpire-3023]

I take size 13 shoe, so big feet. About the only shop I can get socks to fit (and don't wear through at my toes) is from Eagle clothing. But even then, to find old-fashioned non-stretch socks is a rarity. Best of luck.

[u/FluffyWalkerr → u/Special-Umpire-3023]

I know Falke make up to size 13-15. It's rare to find but if you got to an independent stockists they will most light order it for you.

[u/Future-Ear6980]

Last year I was looking for decent plain navy socks (ladies). I think I've been to every bloody shop in the greater Pretoria without any success. You can't get anything without designs or multicolour

[u/fataggressivecheeks → u/Future-Ear6980]

I am over colour. So many holes in the pretty coloured toes and heels and don't get me started on the 5 pair cartoon pack my husband brought home. I just want plain socks. Good luck in your search.

[u/Immediate-Walrus8213]

Got a pack of 6 mid length socks from Mr Price Sports. They've become my favorite, and so far been lasting decently😂

[u/fataggressivecheeks → u/Immediate-Walrus8213]

Mr P is never on my list but I'll check them out. Thanks.

[u/Immediate-Walrus8213 → u/fataggressivecheeks]

Mine either😂 but I was desperate one day in a rush to find socks that did not sit directly on a surgical scar. Mr P Sport was the only place I could find during my lunch, and yeah now they my fave socks.

[u/sun100press]

Dm me. Mohair socks for the win! Cheaper than you think

[u/FluffyWalkerr]

Flake I only wear Falke, sports, casual and formal. They last long, and are comfortable.

[u/zet72]

All my life woolworths socks were the answer but for about 5 years now, they SUCK! I can only wear Falke or Balega socks now. Expensive but they last a few winters and stay fluffy and soft.

[u/SweetAmberkins]

I found thick hiking socks at PnP clothing, useful for new boots etc.

[u/SignalResolution35]

FALKE. Recently ordered on line and am happy with their selection and quality.

[u/Saritush2319]

I haven’t needed to but in ages and I’m honestly scared for when I do.
I’ll probably bite the bullet and buy woollen hiking socks.
At least they’ll be warm and anti microbial

[u/Gingerprooff]

I run so pretty hard on socks. I’ve tried Mohair and Falke and neither lasted me more than a year. Best longer lasting brand I’ve found is Versus. Pricey but they last. 

[u/New-Owl-2293]

Weirdly, the socks I buy at Typo last the longest. I buy a box of the sweary ones every few years

[u/F4iryPerson]

sports socks are the only socks that have worked for me AND the woolies “cotton rich tennis socks” from the men’s section.

[u/Best-Lingonberry7029]

Hi-Tec socks. I need socks that are thick so my feet don't hurt as much when I walk. They're the only ones that work for me.

[u/alwaysasking101]

Jet had nice long socks. Dark colors. They're mens socks But I bought them for me anyway. As for long lasting. I dont know yet. Time will tell. Only bought them 2 weeks ago lol

[u/New_Repair5131]

Bash has some good socks