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eskimoboy |
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Anyone know where to buy affordable wool/wool blend socks, other clothing these days. Seems it is hard to find. Even in the north. I did find some nice
socks for 17 dollars a pair.. Seemed a bit over priced to me. Or isn't that out of line these days?
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Mister Owl |
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Have you checked the Sportsmans
Guide? They can be sort of hit and miss. Be careful if you opt to buy any European army surplus as the sizes tend to run way small.
Hootie
Teach a man to make fire and he'll be warm for the night. Light a man on fire and he'll be warm for the rest of his life.
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Quillsnkiko |
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Wait until walmart sells out their hunting clothing ..or Theisens stores or Farm & Fleet marks down their hunting clothing..you can often pick up great
wool socks for maybe 4 -5 bucks a pair or less. watch after hunting season those stores. Even Cabelas and Gander Mt mark down their stuff at the END of the
season. before xmas stuff starts dominating the shelves. BARGAINS........
" You can't stop the waves .... but, you can learn to surf."
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rhymeswithwhat |
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I agree with Hootie and have had a membership with Sportsman's Guide for years. Members get an additional discount and lots of shipping/additional coupons
too. He is right about the European sizes also. I have gotten really warm wool military pants from them, oh and a new tent this spring too. I got a PSE
compound bow for my grandson for Christmas at an awesome price too. My next order will include their 3 pack of fleece mil hats.
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Lady Nauriel |
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If you can't find them online for a reasonable price, see if anyone you know can knit?
I can't knit very well but I can crochet, and when I also was looking for good socks I started making a pair. It sort of worked, everyone who saw me doing it got me wool socks for my birthday |
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Sturlabuer |
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Do you mean you don't have woolen socks at every supermarket or grocery store???
Here in Norway we can find it everywhere, and at relatively reasonable price too, compared to the cost of other products. |
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TreyNC |
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I know 17 bucks a pair sound high but thoes are worth it. I never would have spent that kind of cash on socks before, but my wife sells them and I get them
from the reps usually free (I know good for me right). Smart wool is great, however I tend to like there medium to lighter ones better becouse of my sweaty
feet, I have friends that are just the opposite! Some of the Wigwam socks also. I have socks that I run in and ware on a regular basis ( thinner ones like
wigwam ingenous) that I have had for two years. White athletic cotton socks, pack of seven last aout two months or so. You may have to experiment to find what
you like the best, ut in the long run you will e doing yourself a favor. And in my experience you want a wool blend. Usually anything morino wool, don't
think I spelled that right, will be nice and soft. Watch out for moths in all wool also. Sorry to be so long winded.
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rhymeswithwhat |
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Here is a link to the sock page at Sportsman's Guide:
http://www.sportsmansguid...browse.aspx?c=9&s=338 Rhymes |
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eskimoboy |
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Thanks folks!
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spearsmtarcher |
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goodwill, they have lots of wool sweaters cheap.
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paskinner |
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Wool socks? Here are pic of a pair that I'm working on. I got one done now comes the fun part. Can I make the other one to match?
These are fun to knit and fun to wear!
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eskimoboy |
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Paskinner, pm me with the contact info would you? Sounds great, and thankyou. rwelch, thankyou also, I will check out that link!
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Invildr |
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Other places to try are farm supply stores like Cenex. I got several pairs at goodwill for a $1 a pair. I've also knitted my own for me and my kids.
Knitted socks have only been around since the 1600's before that they were sewn cloth or felted wool. Stuff some bits of wool in your shoes and they will
felt on their own. Just because I've done this, remember that you can't wash wool the same way you do everything else. Hand wash cold with woolite or
machine wash cold, delicate cycle and lay flat to dry. Heat+water+friction=a tiny rock hard wad of felt. Wool socks will felt some as you wear them anyways.
If you want some waterproofing you can rub a SMALL amount of lanolin-available at the pharmacy-into your item. Too much lanolin is sticky and attracts grime.
I've also found that the softer wools aren't quite as durable, but I would rather have soft than itchy.
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