Posted by alexandra_k on July 5, 2015, at 19:47:18
In reply to Re: new socks, posted by alexandra_k on July 5, 2015, at 19:37:15
You know... It is odd... But that was what I didn't see in my sock hunting.
I usually check out the outdoor adventure types of stores because they have decent wool socks in more colour options than black, brown, and grey. Merino wool, more in particular. Sometimes I strike it lucky and can find clearance guys ones that are too small for them / just right for me / in bold colours - which I like.
I suppose they fetch more $$ overseas these days. We only seemed to have... the usual nylon / elastine / semi fluffy polyester kind of a deal... In a pretty pretty package with different coloured panels and 'high tech' specifications... Imported all the way from... Doesn't matter where.
Generally... We get really ripped off for clothes. Quality fabrics are priced well out of reach. Cheap polyester made in china or whatever that have sports branding or outdoor adventure store branding are expensive. And anything else... Really is just plain nasty. Still... Used to be able to find wool... It is winter here, too... I wonder what happened to it all...
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