Work Socks

[WildBill]

I have to wear safety toe shoes at work when I go into the production area.

My normal dress socks develop a hole in the big toe after only a few times of use.

Today, I bought some Dickies Industrial Strength socks at Walmart to give them a try.

Does anyone have any other suggestions?

[SQLGeek]

Merino wool boot socks. Costco usually has the Kirkland brand but amazon does too.

[K.Mooneyham]

During 20 years in the USAF wearing steel toe boots for aircraft maintenance, I found Fox River brand boot sox to be excellent. A little pricey, but comfortable and they last pretty well.

[RJGold]

I wear Dickies like the ones you bought and have good luck with them.

When it's cold I wear Wolverine brand from Academy (part wool and part poly I think). They work well too.

[boxermoose]

I wear Goldtoe socks...seem to e the only thing that lasts going back and forth from motorcycle boots, office shoes, and steel toed

They seem to have stores at every outlet mall & I think Costco carries them as well

[Crossfire]

During 20 years in the USAF wearing steel toe boots for aircraft maintenance, I found Fox River brand boot sox to be excellent. A little pricey, but comfortable and they last pretty well.

I second the Fox River brand. As a plus, they come in sizes, so those of us with bigger feet don't have to put up with too tight socks. I get them at Cabela's, but I'm sure you can also find them in other places.

[WildBill]

Thanks for your suggestions.

I have been using the Goldtoe, but they haven't been working.

I am using the dress socks so maybe they aren't as sturdy as some of their other products.

I will try my Dickies and get some Fox Rivers to see how they hold up.

[MoJo]

The non metallic safety toed shoes for electrical workers are a little gentler on socks and toes yet still meet OSHA specs. You might want to look into a pair of those when it's time to replace your safety shoes. I also found back in the day when I had to have safety toes, the brand of shoe made a big difference in both comfort and sock life. If I could feel the steel or, non metallic cap when on a knee then I looked at another brand. YMMV
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[WildBill]

The non metallic safety toed shoes for electrical workers are a little gentler on socks and toes yet still meet OSHA specs. You might want to look into a pair of those when it's time to replace your safety shoes. I also found back in the day when I had to have safety toes, the brand of shoe made a big difference in both comfort and sock life. If I could feel the steel or, non metallic cap when on a knee then I looked at another brand. YMMV
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Actually, I think the toes are composite, rather than steel. I will try the "knee test."
Since it's the beginning of a new year I can get a new pair.
My feet are hard to fit. I usually have to try four or five different brands to find one that is comfortable.
I will go to the shoe store and try to find something better.