Do you sew up the holes in your socks?

[VC Slim]

Originally Posted by CBaron

I've worn nothing but Swiftwick for 16 yrs. Never had a hole. Best socks you've ever worn, or they'll give you your money back.

-CJB

Same experience here with Swiftwick. A friend recently bought some Aspires and says that they have a thinner, less cushy feel compared to prior versions. I’m curious to see if they are cutting corners.

To the OP, I’ve never had to sew up socks and would not hesitate to return them if they developed holes. From the looks of it, considering that you have a wicked middle toe stressor I’m not surprised they gave way.

[CBaron]

Originally Posted by VC Slim

Same experience here with Swiftwick. A friend recently bought some Aspires and says that they have a thinner, less cushy feel compared to prior versions. I’m curious to see if they are cutting corners.

As huge of a Swiftwick fan as I am...I have to admit that I've been a little dissappointed in their colorway options. That area has been severely lacking for a while now.

-CJB

[ColonelJLloyd]

Originally Posted by peanutgallery

Don't be so cheap as to bother them with a warranty. Nobody around here is living in a yurt by the river

Counterpoint: it's their business model.

I've never made a warranty claim after wearing DT exclusively for nearly a decade but I plan to.

[wallymann]

Originally Posted by Veloo

I have quite a number of (DeFeet) socks with a hole in the toes.
Everything else is fine, even the ankle cuff elasticity.
I asked DeFeet years ago if the socks themselves are recyclable since they are made from recycled plastic fibers but they said no.

Just seems a shame to add a bunch of socks to landfill.

after a childhood living on welfare and wearing holey socks, i refuse to do that as a grown adult.

[Likes2ridefar]

Originally Posted by ColonelJLloyd

Counterpoint: it's their business model.

I've never made a warranty claim after wearing DT exclusively for nearly a decade but I plan to.

Hopefully it won’t change like REI did after many frugal folks discovered they could use them as a long term rental business

Darn tough says they don’t care and it’s in the biz model so I suppose I should get over my irrational guilt!