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    Default Smartwool Socks at Costco

    I wandered into Costco this week and found that they're again (still?) selling Smartwool socks under their Kirkland brand as "Outdoor Trail Socks." Four pair for $10.00. Since I wear these almost daily year-round, naturally I grabbed a package and told my wife to wrap them & put them under the tree for me. I bet your honey would like them too!

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    These use to be made by Head. I do not know the current maker, but at that price I doubt its Smartwool. They are very good socks. I have used them for years when I need the lighter sock. In our house they are "dumbwools". One beef from me. they come package with therr different colors, two of which are nearly identical, at least after a few washes. Makes pairing a challange at times, compared to all socks the same.
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    They are a merino wool blend:71% marino wool with nylon, polyester and spandex. Hard to tell, but I'm prolly wearing a mismatched pair now.

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    Some of them say Smartwool right on 'em, so I figure....

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    I'd take a pack of those if someone would get me some. I couldn't care less what my socks look like.
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    dude thats a pretty good deal if they are smartwools, they are by far my favorite socks.

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    The older I get the less I care whether my socks match are not. As mater of fact, I'm wearing mismatched socks now...seriously folks.
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    Now Johnny Be good.

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    Wish we had Costcos near us.

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    Same. I'd pound on some dumbwool for sure.

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    That's a terrific price. A single pair of Smartwool brand socks can go for $15-$20 at some places. Not all socks are created equal (some have thicker soles than others, for example) but on the face of it, that's a terrific buy.

    I have to just add that Wal-Mart and Costo should be added to your list of "must check here" places when pricing hiking gear. In some cases, the price is a fraction of what you'd pay at the outfitter.

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    Thanks for the advice buckwheat! Also I hear Campmor.com has some good prices sometimes on selected items.
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    Go cheap!!! Wonder why you can't get service!!!

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    who cares if socks match ?????

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    The older styles of SW's were nearly identical, but different colors... They moved forward and started theyre Adrenaline line... this line had more cushion on the botton, less on top so that the shoe/boot volume was given a little more wiggle room, and so that the heat from the food could vent easier thru the top of the sock (thinner fabric on top). Their newest line, PhD is even better. Cushion on the bottom, thin on top and key elastic in 4 areas: above & below the heel, under the arch and across the instep. This new sock stays close to the foot, which creates less friction (cause for blisters) and less stretch over the life of the sock... Yea, kinda pricey... but I think they are worth it. I think REI has a deal... buy 3 of something get a discount (but I dont know how much...)
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    nice find! i get most of mine at marshall's. i've gotten smartwool's, icebreakers, and patagonias there for $5 a pair. in fact, only 1 pair of my wool socks haven't come from there! heheh

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    Quote Originally Posted by cowboy nichols View Post
    who cares if socks match ?????
    I'm a teacher. I wear them to work. Teenagers would get too much fun out of mismatched socks. Can't have fun at school.
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    got the ame at sam's club a few weeks ago, labelled "hiker socks" wearing them now. Three pairs, merino and spandex. I think they were 14$

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    Quote Originally Posted by Old Grouse View Post
    I wandered into Costco this week and found that they're again (still?) selling Smartwool socks under their Kirkland brand as "Outdoor Trail Socks." Four pair for $10.00. Since I wear these almost daily year-round, naturally I grabbed a package and told my wife to wrap them & put them under the tree for me. I bet your honey would like them too!
    THANKS for that juicy bit of info. I haven't been in our Costco for a while, but I'll head down there this week for sure now!

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