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Dec 11, 2015 23:26:29 GMT -6
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Post by devastitis on Dec 11, 2015 23:26:29 GMT -6
I have graduated to wearing merino underwear also. Oh yeah? I'll see your wool underwear and raise you tweed toilet paper! |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 11, 2015 23:29:19 GMT -6
Tweed? No way, 50 grit
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Post by brentkuz on Dec 12, 2015 1:48:19 GMT -6
All about lambswool bikini cut undies
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Dec 13, 2015 20:41:17 GMT -6
Post by crabrangoon on Dec 13, 2015 20:41:17 GMT -6
I have graduated to wearing merino underwear also. Can't tell if joking but people totally do. Icebreaker makes the most affordable merino underwear but their stuff is so lightweight and thin that it doesn't have a long life (goes for their tees, base layers, all of it). I wear Mack Weldon Silver undershirts & boxer briefs. Pretty amazing (though costly) stuff. For those who wish to get similar qualities to Silver & merino, the best affordable alternative is Uniqlo Airism. Your feet will typically sweat LESS in merino than in cotton or poly/blend socks. Less sweat means more comfort and less stink. Outlier socks are about as thick as the average dress/formal sock though so I find that I rarely sweat in them at all, which is hard to believe in Central Texas. Using a wool laundry detergent (Woolite, at the very least) makes a big difference in how long they wear & how well the wool works. I wear merino tees and/or button downs almost every day, Woolite is better than non-wool detergent but it sucks compared to the likes of Kookaburra. |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 13, 2015 22:31:31 GMT -6
Nope not joking, I've been wearing these for a year or so and love them also have some long and short sleeve undershirts for layering  |
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Dec 14, 2015 17:03:14 GMT -6
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Post by stinky on Dec 14, 2015 17:03:14 GMT -6
I just scored 4 pairs of Icebreaker wool socks @ Marshalls for under $20. Never heard of the brand, but apparently they are US made of NZ merino wool.
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Dec 14, 2015 18:16:13 GMT -6
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Post by Winterland on Dec 14, 2015 18:16:13 GMT -6
I just scored 4 pairs of Icebreaker wool socks @ Marshalls for under $20. Never heard of the brand, but apparently they are US made of NZ merino wool. Have quite a few Icebreaker items. Very good quality. Can be pricey also unless on sale. |
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Post by brentkuz on Dec 14, 2015 18:41:20 GMT -6
Welp. My feet don't fit in CHUP socks. The cotton ones aren't even close the wool ones are a bit bigger.
8.5EE feet man these are narrow socks.length is fine but not width.
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Dec 15, 2015 8:21:19 GMT -6
Post by nate001 on Dec 15, 2015 8:21:19 GMT -6
I just scored 4 pairs of Icebreaker wool socks @ Marshalls for under $20. Never heard of the brand, but apparently they are US made of NZ merino wool. Have quite a few Icebreaker items. Very good quality. Can be pricey also unless on sale. Are Icebreakers made in USA? I've never purchased a pair, so I don't have a label, but there website doesn't mention where they are made. |
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Dec 15, 2015 8:28:43 GMT -6
Post by stinky on Dec 15, 2015 8:28:43 GMT -6
Have quite a few Icebreaker items. Very good quality. Can be pricey also unless on sale. Are Icebreakers made in USA? I've never purchased a pair, so I don't have a label, but there website doesn't mention where they are made. I don't know if *ALL* Icebreakers are made in the US, but the pairs I bought specifically said "Made in USA from New Zealand Merino Wool." |
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Dec 15, 2015 8:29:13 GMT -6
Post by nate001 on Dec 15, 2015 8:29:13 GMT -6
Re: wool underwear. I have a few pairs of Ibex merino underwear which I really love, although the waistband stiching seems a little dodgy as I've gotten quite a few loose threads coming off. They really don't stink after a day, even with swamp ass, but I've never pushed the limits with multiple days of wear without washing. They are neither too hot nor too cool; I wear them all year long. They are quite pricy, but Ibex pretty reliably has sales two or three times a year, so I just get 'em then. Maybe this is fodder for another thread, but what are experiences with made in USA underwear, particularly merino? Ibex are made in the USA. I've also tried Flint and Tinder boxers (not wool) which are so-so. Haven't coughed up for Choctaw Ridge. Any other brands?
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Dec 15, 2015 9:15:18 GMT -6
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Post by bentin on Dec 15, 2015 9:15:18 GMT -6
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Dec 15, 2015 11:00:22 GMT -6
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Post by Winterland on Dec 15, 2015 11:00:22 GMT -6
Are Icebreakers made in USA? I've never purchased a pair, so I don't have a label, but there website doesn't mention where they are made. I don't know if *ALL* Icebreakers are made in the US, but the pairs I bought specifically said "Made in USA from New Zealand Merino Wool." Sounds like only the socks are made in the USA the rest used to be made in New Zealand but moved manufacturing to China. Sounds like they are very conscious of how they treat their workers. Wool grown in Nwe Zealand. en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Icebreaker_(clothing) |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 15, 2015 11:10:52 GMT -6
I have a number of ice breaker things. Good stuff no matter where it's made.
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Dec 18, 2015 9:45:34 GMT -6
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Post by DigDug on Dec 18, 2015 9:45:34 GMT -6
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Dec 18, 2015 10:26:21 GMT -6
Post by davelewis on Dec 18, 2015 10:26:21 GMT -6
Great price! I see they only have size L, with no sizing guide of course, and I saw a review stating they run small. I am assuming you also bought the large size, so what size shoe do you wear? I'm a 11 1/2-12 depending on shoe brand, and have a feeling they will be too small. |
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Dec 18, 2015 10:58:14 GMT -6
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Post by DigDug on Dec 18, 2015 10:58:14 GMT -6
Great price! I see they only have size L, with no sizing guide of course, and I saw a review stating they run small. I am assuming you also bought the large size, so what size shoe do you wear? I'm a 11 1/2-12 depending on shoe brand, and have a feeling they will be too small. I wear a 9. The Lg may not work for you. I'd say tops would be 11 |
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Dec 18, 2015 11:06:01 GMT -6
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Post by davelewis on Dec 18, 2015 11:06:01 GMT -6
Great price! I see they only have size L, with no sizing guide of course, and I saw a review stating they run small. I am assuming you also bought the large size, so what size shoe do you wear? I'm a 11 1/2-12 depending on shoe brand, and have a feeling they will be too small. I wear a 9. The Lg may not work for you. I'd say tops would be 11 Yea, I decided to pass, although a great price for those who could use this size. Good find. |
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Dec 18, 2015 14:07:20 GMT -6
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Post by DigDug on Dec 18, 2015 14:07:20 GMT -6
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Post by Deleted on Dec 18, 2015 14:11:22 GMT -6
Sizing is another great point re: socks. I also refuse to purchase from any maker who still claims that one size fits all. There is no magic material that expands or contracts enough to comfortably fit a span of 5-6 full shoe sizes. I wear 8 - 9.5 depending on the shoe and every 'one size fits all' sock ends up with a heel cup half way up my ankle or an inch of extra material bunched in the toe of my shoe
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Post by gaseousclay on Feb 13, 2016 8:44:22 GMT -6
I've been on a sock binge lately and have been buying a lot of Anonymous Ism. Picked up another pair of Anonymous Ism, 2 pairs of Beams+ argyle socks and a Howlin by Morrison hat from Unionmade's sale
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Post by northcoast on Feb 13, 2016 12:16:51 GMT -6
I keep forgetting to mention that I got some Alpaca blend socks for xmas. They are the most cofortable thing ever against your skin. Luxurious and have been performing as well as wool. I'm sold. These are 43 Alpaca, 42 Acrylic, 15 Nylon and run about $18. I also have a heavier pair.
Anwyays I'm comparing these to various Smart Wool and Darn Tough socks I own.
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Feb 16, 2016 18:12:07 GMT -6
Post by gsg on Feb 16, 2016 18:12:07 GMT -6
I also bought recently a couple pairs of Anonymous Ism socks and while I like the quality and patterns very much, the toe-seam is pretty bulky and not very comfortable with shoes, it rubs a lot on your feet. If that bothers you. On the other hand, the new Chups I got, with hand sewn toe-seams, are virtually seamless and a joy to wear, much comfortable.
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Post by gsg on Feb 16, 2016 18:53:38 GMT -6
This is what I have:   |
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Post by gaseousclay on Feb 16, 2016 19:09:32 GMT -6
I also bought recently a couple pairs of Anonymous Ism socks and while I like the quality and patterns very much, the toe-seam is pretty bulky and not very comfortable with shoes, it rubs a lot on your feet. If that bothers you. On the other hand, the new Chups I got, with hand sewn toe-seams, are virtually seamless and a joy to wear, much comfortable. I plan on getting some Chups soon.  Wearing my snowflake Anonymous Ism socks today with my ridiculously large cuffs |
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