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[Closed] Merino socks- any deals about at the moment?

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Brrr- chilly feet aren't my favorite. Has anyone spotted any offers worth looking at? Thanks in advance, Ambrose.


 
Posted : 11/01/2015 1:20 am
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On One Thicky Merino... about a tenner for three pairs?


 
Posted : 11/01/2015 1:22 am
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Ulvang socks are great. Do a search on Ebay. Seller is marko200810. Sold as "seconds", but I've never noticed. Seem to only have small sizes at the moment, but do get new stock regularly.


 
Posted : 11/01/2015 1:34 am
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2nd the ulvang socks. Hoping they get big stock in again soon.


 
Posted : 11/01/2015 1:36 am
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Cheers folks- on one have my cash now. Those Ulvang deals look great. I hope that larger sizes come in soon too.


 
Posted : 11/01/2015 1:47 am
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Have the on-one ones and the ulvang ones but have found they don't hold a candle to the smartwool socks!


 
Posted : 11/01/2015 2:20 am
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I've found the 0-0's too small, too tight and don't come up you're ankle enough - fail

Fudge - which smartwool's would you recommend?? Cheers


 
Posted : 11/01/2015 10:12 am
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TK Maxx might be worth a try if you have one close by, I bought a few pairs of Teko merino socks in my local yesterday.


 
Posted : 11/01/2015 11:56 am
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Go Outdoors Swansea had 3 for 2 before Christmas - bought some nice Bridgedale thinish socks which are toasty inmy winter mtb boots.


 
Posted : 11/01/2015 12:12 pm
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I can't fault De-Feet Woolie Boolie.

Here for £9.09:

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/defeet-woolie-boolie-2-4-cuff-socks/


 
Posted : 11/01/2015 12:21 pm
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More for hiking really but I live in Costco (Kirkland) merino socks for 5 months a year, entrepreneurs make sure they're available on Amazon and eBay for a premium


 
Posted : 11/01/2015 1:35 pm
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My local Levis store sell urban cycle-wear, They have super thin merino wool socks. I am able to get two pairs into my shoes without it feeling too tight. I've just bought some bamboo socks that I'm gonna try when I get over my chesty cough.
Also you might want to try some foot warmers from Decathlon.
[url= http://www.decathlon.co.uk/foot-warmers-5-pairs-id_8288864.html ]Foot warmers[/url]
My feet are nice and toasty when it gets cold.


 
Posted : 11/01/2015 2:58 pm
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Look for calf length phd rrp is £21.99 but in tkmaxx they are £6.99

My son works there at weekends so email your size I'll send you a pair at cost if there are any in today


 
Posted : 11/01/2015 3:18 pm
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bimpler +1 for Costco/Kirkland socks


 
Posted : 11/01/2015 3:54 pm
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+1 for the Smartwool ones,I have a pair of 85% merino and they are amazing,& quid out Tk Maxx but are bloody expensive to buy online,
Costco Kirkland one are a good second,75% merino and only 10 quid for 4 pairs


 
Posted : 11/01/2015 4:29 pm
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+1 for the Costco/Kirkland socks. I've not actually worn them on the bike but I've been wearing them for dog walking all winter and they've been great.


 
Posted : 11/01/2015 4:36 pm
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Just been into Go Outdoors and bought a pair of Northwave merino wool 4 season walking sock for £8 reduced

Nice and stretchy and very warm

Might want to wear them for best now though 🙂


 
Posted : 11/01/2015 4:42 pm
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Only issue with ulvangs I find are they are super thick, so I wear them as boot socks for work. The thinner merino socks are better IMO Planet x deals good.


 
Posted : 11/01/2015 6:24 pm
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I use these Bridgedale one: [url= http://www.cotswoldoutdoor.com/bridgedale-mens-merino-hiker-sock-3c110279?id_colour=92 ]linky[/url]

They last much better than On-one and De-Feet ones (the former seem to rip at the heel, the latter get thread-bare on the sole far too quickly). And they're pretty toasty.


 
Posted : 11/01/2015 7:58 pm
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The on one ones arrived today- super toasty so far in my slippers in my centrally heated house!


 
Posted : 13/01/2015 10:20 pm
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Yep, Costco merino socks are great..


 
Posted : 13/01/2015 10:22 pm
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Costco merino for my cosy toes.

I have been using Woolie Boolies for the past 3 years and thought I would try out the Costco packs. I would happily reccommend then to anyone with cold feet.

Ok the styling is not bike, nor is it logo'd up but they work.


 
Posted : 14/01/2015 10:11 am
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I've got a few pairs of the [s]£16[/s] > £8 bridgedale ones from costwolds, some were cosmetic seconds for £6.

Short, so don't look silly on a bike. Nice and toasty. Can't comment on durability as they've not had more than one wash.


 
Posted : 14/01/2015 10:45 am
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I picked up some Helly Hansen merino walking socks at my local Macarthur Glen (Bridgend) last week, 4 pairs for 12 quid. Seem to do the job.


 
Posted : 14/01/2015 11:27 am
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+1 On One

Used to use woollie boollies but they are too thick for me these days.

Rapha winter are good too but, again, a tad thick so I save those for really cold days.

Anyone have a link to either the Kirklands or Smartwools?


 
Posted : 14/01/2015 12:10 pm
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[url= http://www.costco.co.uk/view/product/uk_catalog/cos_3,cos_3.11,cos_3.11.2/144856 ]Linky[/url]

Although they seem to be lower priced in store? Correct me if I am wrong.


 
Posted : 14/01/2015 4:17 pm
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Kirkland ones look good except for the colour, Any similar but black / Dark Grey / Dark Blue recommendations?


 
Posted : 14/01/2015 4:36 pm
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+1 for On One Thicky Merino... get large and dont touch the thin ones...mind shrunk at the suggestion of the washing machine.
the kids have them now!


 
Posted : 14/01/2015 5:35 pm
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ditto mrchrispy,

On One Thicky Merino NOT the thin ones which shrink to various sizes. Grrrr


 
Posted : 14/01/2015 6:19 pm
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De Feet Woolie Boolies for are my go to sock when it's cold. They are great!


 
Posted : 14/01/2015 7:03 pm
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Yeah my thinnies shrank and are totally useless now

Another On-One Fail


 
Posted : 14/01/2015 7:29 pm
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ta bobby.

Which smartwools? - there are hundreds of them....


 
Posted : 14/01/2015 7:38 pm
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Smartwool phd ski calf length, medium cushion £6.99 in tkmaxx
Best socks that I've tried


 
Posted : 14/01/2015 9:15 pm
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http://www.sportpursuit.com


 
Posted : 19/01/2015 8:27 pm
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Cheers Jimmy 🙂


 
Posted : 19/01/2015 11:08 pm
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I've just bought some bamboo socks that I'm gonna try when I get over my chesty cough.
😀


 
Posted : 19/01/2015 11:59 pm