sorry about that Cathy. one of those woulda, shoulda, coulda moments I guess. Had I known.................
sorry about that Cathy. one of those woulda, shoulda, coulda moments I guess. Had I known.................
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Doesn't the AT go right by that store?
(Sorry, couldn't resist)
"Do not follow the common path. Go where there is no path and leave a trail."
jason wouldn't toe socks be colder than normal socks? same principle as gloves - more surface area exposed
I work just up the road (a mile or so?) and our UPS driver told me about this place. I plan to run up there and check it out. If possible, I'll buy as many as I can and bring them to the Gathering in a few weeks. I'm guessing that Medium and Large would be the most in demand? I've heard their selection is limited to what they happen to have at the outlet at the time, so no promises...
In the interest of full disclosure, another popular hiking sock, Thorlos, are made in Statesville, NC. The factory store is located in a shopping mall just off a four lane express road. (I-80 or I-81. I forget which.)
I've used both SmartWool and Thorlos and prefer the latter, though lately I've been wearing mostly Smartwool because they are sold nearby. The nearest Thorlo store is a 70 mile round trip away.
Weary
Thanks for the correction. We used to drive south a couple of times a year when my wife's parents lived in Salisbury, NC. Both died a decade ago, so we rarely have an excuse to make the trip anymore.
My wife occasionally suggests another trip south. But with $4 gas, we'd have to clean out the factory store to make a profit.
Weary
I might have already mentioned this, but let me repeat. Smartwool threatened to take their contract away from Charleston Hosiery if they didn't restrict their sales. Seems some folks were buying Smartwools at the outlet and then reselling them on EBay. So, you are now limited to 12 pair and will be requested to sign a book with your name when you purchase Smartwool socks. The socks are marked with a stencil saying "not for resale" on the arch. I still consider this a good deal for hikers needing socks, but if you're looking to make a buck this might not be your best option. You buy what they happen to have in stock at the moment as overruns or discontinued colors etc. If you don't like the selection then have a nice day. (NY for FU) They also have some other proprietary socks such as John Deere and what they term diabetic socks. This is a true factory outlet and most of the building is taken up by the warehouse. The staff are friendly and courteous and truly don't give a **** if you don't like the selection.
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Anybody going thru that are and wants to pick me up some I'll reimburse you greatly. Will buy yours and shipping to me and whatever else youd like monatary wise. Nothing outrageous just really wanting to buy a bunch of them and get a good deal.
Happy Feet, I will be at the Gathering for sure and I would LOVE to get as many pairs of these socks as possible. I will pay you $6.00 a pair and give you $20 for picking them up for me. If you can't do it I totally understand but if you can you will be my hero and I will be in debt to you for the rest of my time here on Earth...
I'm trying to get talk to that UPS drive. I am a hub supervisor.
How could any socks made down south be any good?
I'm a yankee and thought that all the good socks came from up north:-)
Anyway, I can't make it down there, so I have to settle on the occasional internet sale.
I saw em for less than $10 on Sierra whatever and bought 15 pair cuz I love em so much.
Marino wool is the ***** when it comes to socks, at least for me anyway
"If we had to pay to walk... we'd all be crazy about it."
--Edward Payson Weston
I can picture it now. A small bus pulls up outside the Smartwool Outlet in Cleveland TN. AT hikers shuffle into the place and each mosey right on out with a dozen pairs each of Smartwool socks. The bus with many smiling faces heads out of town to the nearest trail to test their new firesale priced socks.