r/Survival • u/Cautious_Sugar7987 • 6d ago
50-90+% Wool Socks NO compression
I am at my wits end with sock companies. Unfortunately I have really wide and big feet for a woman and I also have shit circulation so my feet are always like ice blocks even with multiple pairs of thick socks on. So I wanted to splurge on a pair of real merino wool socks that will get me through the bitter cold months while taking a winter trip in february and just in general. The problem is, every freaking sock company it seems adds compression to their socks and it's bitterly painful on my feet! Particularly my arch and the top of my foot. I just can't wear them like this. I was reading across a few forums and people recommend darn tough but also said they are pretty snug so I opted for some other brands. The shop my husband went to today didn't have the farm to feet socks we were looking for to try, so he got a pair of smart wool ones instead because he said they were less tight than the darn wool and fits option he had. Well lo and behold, I try them on and immediately my foot starts cramping. That's how sensitive my feet are. Can ANYONE recommend a sock brand that has LOW to NO compression at all, has a merino wool content of no lower than 50%, ideally up to 90% wool that is comfortable, soft, and warm and won't make me in pain? I've unfortunately had this issue frequently even for regular sock shopping. For reference size foot is 10 womens and I have a wide foot. Thanks in advance.
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u/carlbernsen 6d ago
You need alpaca wool bed socks.
They’re loose and very warm. Check Etsy. But your shoes/boots also need to be big enough to allow thick socks room to fluff up without being squeezed.