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For many years now I have been using Alpkit wool mix socks for pretty much everything, daily wear, running, cycling etc. Sadly they are now coming to the end of their lives and Alpkit say they have no plans to make more.

I would like something similar but all the alternatives I've seen are either of crap quality or cost the earth.

Any suggestions?

In reply to DaveHK:

Bridgedales are the only sock for me. tried others but BDs are the best IMO.

In reply to higherclimbingwales:

I'm afraid they fail the second of my criteria.

In reply to DaveHK:

£8 a pair for bridgedale merino trekkers in cotswolds atm- thats half price. Still not cheap, but quality costs!
Alternatively, join sportpursuit and look out for deals there!

In reply to crustypunkuk:



If you happen to be an XL.

In reply to DaveHK:

check the other colours, they each have their own availability!

In reply to DaveHK:

Can you get a visit to Costco? 4 pairs of smart wool Crew socks, about a tenner.
http://www.journeymantraveller.com/2010/12/smartwool-hiking-medium-crew-or-...

In reply to DaveHK:

As an alternative, if you have a Costco near/ a friend with a Costco card, they do a 3 pack of thick merino hiking socks for around a tenner. I have about twenty pairs. They're great!

In reply to dek:

hehe, beat me to it!

In reply to crustypunkuk:

Ha Ha

In reply to DaveHK:

Relphs Farmers Warehouse for me. Yanwath near Penrith.

Quality 70% wool 30% Nylon thick socks. £4 plus Vat.

Bought 12 pairs last time I was there.

Wear for work and mountaineering. Still got quite a few pairs unused. Good as any socks I have used.

In reply to crustypunkuk:


Cheers, just bought some.

In reply to DaveHK:

Hey Dave,

It may be a bit late as you have bought some others - but a few samples and prototypes have appeared at Alpkit HQ this past few weeks. Rumours are they may come back, but I can't confirm right now.....

Jay
Alpkit Staff

In reply to DaveHK:

I have several pair of Bridgedale and Thorlo socks and realy like them, but this year I tried these,
http://www.joe-brown.com/15673/products/horizon-merino-trekker-sock.aspx

great price and very good socks , I purchased about 12 pair this year, different types, all good especially for the price.

In reply to Alpjay:
>>but a few samples and prototypes have appeared at Alpkit HQ this past few weeks. Rumours are they may come back, but I can't confirm right now.....

I emailed last week and was told there was no chance of them returning!