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Socks

Postal workers discussion forum. Discuss the day to day life in a Blue Shirt.
south London postie
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Post by south London postie »

My feet aren't gentle on socks. More holes than Blackburn Lancashire.

Had a look online, example: Danish 'Endurance' socks on Amazon are a tenner a pair - apparently just the ticket for fancy hiking, trekking, and all that.

Must be better options out there. Anyone else a danger to their socks but have managed to get say 12 months out of them? Suggestions welcome :)
crazyshrew
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Gender: Female
Location: Coastal, South West

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Post by crazyshrew »

Karrimor heavyweight boot socks, £5.99 for a pack of 3 at sports direct.
A couple of packs will last me a couple of years
ripio
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Joined: 06 Sep 2008, 23:32
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Post by ripio »

I use H J Hall Indestructable socks now after years of wearing out socks in a week or two.
I get the 3 pack of Cushion Sole ones.
They can last me for the best part of a year although I sometimes wear a hole at the big toe area after about six months which once stitched up will last a few months more.
They have a 12 month guarantee but I haven't tried claiming on it yet.

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BAILEY21
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Joined: 01 Sep 2017, 17:54
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Post by BAILEY21 »

I'm with you on that H J hall,fantastic socks,you really get what you pay for
twoloops
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Gender: Male
Location: Sheffield

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Post by twoloops »

A weekly cut of your toe nails would help?
Dannybuca
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Joined: 02 Jul 2018, 06:18
Gender: Male

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Post by Dannybuca »

south London postie wrote:My feet aren't gentle on socks. More holes than Blackburn Lancashire.

Had a look online, example: Danish 'Endurance' socks on Amazon are a tenner a pair - apparently just the ticket for fancy hiking, trekking, and all that.

Must be better options out there. Anyone else a danger to their socks but have managed to get say 12 months out of them? Suggestions welcome :)
But at least you know now how many of them will fill the Albert Hall? :thumbup
JKSmudge
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Joined: 26 Mar 2015, 13:39
Gender: Male

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Post by JKSmudge »

Currently using 'Jeep' socks from The Range... pretty comfortable & hard-wearing, been using for about 3 months and no problems so far.
south London postie
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Post by south London postie »

Thanks - ordering the Indestructibles first :nana