Thread: Gold Toe Socks

Hey fellas, I've been wearing Gold Toe socks for years, and have always found them to be durable and comfortable. I do a lot of walking, and the last few pairs that I have bought have worn through in just about a week's time.

Has anyone else noticed a decline in Gold Toe quality, or maybe did I just catch a bad batch?

Any recommendations for a good quality, durable, black sock?

Thanks a lot.

I recommend the Trekking from Fox River.

I have worn Gold toe socks for the past 10 years after being introduced to them on a business trip. I will say that the past year I have seen a decline in the product as well and have been trying to find a suitable alternative.

Originally Posted by Troggie

I have worn Gold toe socks for the past 10 years after being introduced to them on a business trip. I will say that the past year I have seen a decline in the product as well and have been trying to find a suitable alternative.

It's dissapointing, isn't it? If we're lucky, we'll be able to get 10 years out of a new brand of socks before they go down the crapper too.

I remember when they were called Gold Cup socks. Later they changed to Gold toe. I think it is the same company. However I agree the last few pair I have bought have not lasted.

Try Bridgegate socks. Expensive but in the long run cheap because they last.

Originally Posted by chay2K

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Has anyone else noticed a decline in Gold Toe quality, or maybe did I just catch a bad batch?
Thanks a lot.

I have also been a fan of Gold Toe's. One thing that I have noticed is that each batch I have gotten doesn't match the previous. If I find something I like I tend to keep the with the same thing. I don't want to sort socks but I have found that if I have 20 socks in a load of laundry there is at least 4 variations. I should be able to grab 2 black socks and go! I have wondered if they are even made in the same factory?

Tim

I have been wearing Thorlo's since high school, when I started running cross country (the sport, not the actual country). Both my parents are runners (both marathoned, and my dad also did triathelons), and they both wore Thorlos as well. I haven't bought any new ones in the last... six years or so, so I'm not sure what their current quality is like. But the old ones are holding up very well.

Originally Posted by 32t

I have also been a fan of Gold Toe's. One thing that I have noticed is that each batch I have gotten doesn't match the previous. If I find something I like I tend to keep the with the same thing. I don't want to sort socks but I have found that if I have 20 socks in a load of laundry there is at least 4 variations. I should be able to grab 2 black socks and go! I have wondered if they are even made in the same factory?

Tim

Now that you mention it, I've noticed that too. Different widths, lengths, even shades of black! I don't think it will make a difference, but I'm going to write them and see if I can figure out what's going on.

I've been using ones made by the same folks that make Dockers pants. The color gets a bit washed out, but the socks themselves have not stretched out, nor have they developed holes.

i've been wearing wigwams.. i enjoy them.. but then again.. i havn't had them for years or anything yet.