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•Created by Helpelbowhittable on 4/30/2025 in #questions-and-advice
Hot weather socks
25C temperatures have spawned out of nowhere and I'm slowly realizing that I can't wear my usual thick wool socks anymore on this heat.
Any suggestions on good summer socks?
Requirements:
- Up to $15 per pair, willing to go up to that if they are worth it
- Not cotton, I don't like soggy stinky feet
- Cut low. Will be worn with low sneakers.
- Simple design, clean white would be ideal.
I've been looking at the falke climawool sneaker socks, but they are pretty expensive and I'm wondering if anything cheaper will do the trick whilst still being of good quality (pain points with cheap socks include poor toe links, holes near the heels developing quickly, too tight of a fit that compresses my foot, abrasive material that sticks on my foot when I yank my sock out, rough surfaces, loud designs).
Also if anyone has any experience with modal/viscose socks, your opinion will be appreciated 🙂
Thanks for reading
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Mmfad
•Created by Helpelbowhittable on 11/27/2024 in #questions-and-advice
Best indoor slipper?
Looking for something in the direction of an ugg tasman, so something Sheepskin with a wool lining, but I've heard some stuff about the quality of Ugg and want to see first if there are any better alternatives. Any suggestions?
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Mmfad
•Created by Helpelbowhittable on 11/13/2024 in #questions-and-advice
Chino color opinions?
I usually wear raw denim but I'd also like some chinos for slightly more formal events as well as for transitioning into and from summer. What kind of colors work best? I will be styling them primarily with navy/black tee shirts but sometimes cream/white/baby blue tees. Haven't gotten any OCBDs yet. Idk if navy would be too bland with also navy shirts. Does khaki or tan work well with darker tops too? How about white or light cream? Should chinos have any sheen on them? I've basically been wearing jeans all my life so I'd like a bit of advice on styling them.
Any other advice for rocking chinos? Opinions on going with linen? How to layer for interesting textures, especially in slightly warm temperatures?
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Mmfad
•Created by Helpelbowhittable on 9/2/2024 in #questions-and-advice
Wool socks are a touch too big what to do?
I have a pair of wool socks that have been hanging out in my wardrobe for a bit. They are just barely too large. I can fit them comfortably if I pull them up, but after a bit they start to drift down and leave less than half a centimeter of room in the toebox. It is such a small difference yet still noticeable. Is there a way to just slightly shrink the socks without ruining them? It's a falke walkie light 44-45.
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Mmfad
•Created by Helpelbowhittable on 7/9/2024 in #questions-and-advice
What color socks are best?
Hi, I'd like to get more socks in the future. What kinda color do you think is best for Shorts and Sneakers?
The guide says that you should always match your sock color to your pant color but that only applies for long pants. I still like to wear socks with shorts, usually ones that just cover the ankles, but idk what color I should spring for.
8 replies
Mmfad
•Created by Helpelbowhittable on 6/15/2024 in #questions-and-advice
Help my dress pants are too short
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Mmfad
•Created by Helpelbowhittable on 5/28/2024 in #questions-and-advice
Arcteryx Beta LT vs Patagonia Torrentshell 3L. Worth the premium?
Hiya. Since it's raining all the time now and I don't really have any rain jackets, or light jackets in general. My main usecase would be for day to day life and staying dry when it is raining, but I would also like a jacket suitable for hiking since I also do that on occasion.
I shop exclusively second hand and can get an Arcteryx Beta LT for around $200 vs a Patagonia Torrentshell 3L for around $70. From what I can tell, Arcteryx is usually regarded as the pure best in terms of quality, but I don't really see how this difference manifests since Patagonia seems to have similar features and build. I've also heard that the quality of Arcteryx has been going downhill ever since they were bought but I don't know if this would affect me (the jacket from them that I am considering is pretty new but not the revised edition). Plus, as an average dude, do I even need the extra features if they are there? Willing to shell out if it makes a difference, after all I plan on keeping whatever I buy for as long as I can.
Any opinion are appreciated!
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