I’ve got a few pairs of wool socks from pre-veganism, but they’re all wearing down and approaching their end of life. I need warm, durable socks that can approach wool’s comfort and utility. What do you suggest?

edit: here’s an article about why vegans should avoid wool

  • RyanGosling [none/use name]@hexbear.netEnglish
    61·
    10 months ago

    I don’t think this fits the vegan category, but I think it fits the sustainable category. I found out about Darn Tough socks from Reddit while searching for wool socks.

    They have a lifetime warranty where if you get holes in your sock, they’ll replace them for free and fix up your worn up socks for other purposes. I suppose one can justify it as “the more durable, the less I buy, and the less socks in circulation, the less exploitation.” Though as I’m writing this I’m realizing it’s the vegan comm and not the general questions comm

      • RyanGosling [none/use name]@hexbear.netEnglish
        5·
        10 months ago

        In that case I recommend them. I’m not a sock aficionado so I can’t speak for other companies, but their replacement policies sold me. My socks tend to last about 1-2 years before getting fucked up, but I would buy generic socks and never paid attention to the material.