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Where to buy the best basic black mens socks?

sobeitjedi
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edited 9 July 2010 at 11:18AM in Shop but don't drop
Where is best to purchase mens black socks? Nothing too fancy or pricey. Just your usual black pair of socks.
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  • jinky67
    jinky67 Posts: 47,812 Forumite
    simple answer Primark:A
    :heartpulsOnce a Flylady, always a Flylady:heartpuls
  • sobeitjedi
    sobeitjedi Posts: 186 Forumite
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    They're not going to get holes easily are they? They need to have a bit of quality to them.

    Planning on sorting out my sock draw this weekend (crazy days), so will be binning my old socks in favour of approx 15-20 sets of a recommended black sock.

    Cheers for the help.
  • jinky67
    jinky67 Posts: 47,812 Forumite
    sobeitjedi wrote: »
    They're not going to get holes easily are they? They need to have a bit of quality to them.

    Planning on sorting out my sock draw this weekend (crazy days), so will be binning my old socks in favour of approx 15-20 sets of a recommended black sock.

    Cheers for the help.
    I have had a batch of Primark socks for over 2 years and they are still doing ok, anyway they are so cheap you could afford to wear a brand new pair everyday and not break the bank:D
    :heartpulsOnce a Flylady, always a Flylady:heartpuls
  • MoneySavingUser
    MoneySavingUser Posts: 1,667 Forumite
    Primark don't tend to get too many holes but some do

    The thicker ones I find tend to 'lose' material as they leave pieces of it all over the floor after a few washes...
  • sobeitjedi
    sobeitjedi Posts: 186 Forumite
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    Exactly! hate those socks that leave bits all over the carpet. They shall be avoided!
  • ~~Diane~~
    ~~Diane~~ Posts: 770 Forumite
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    Matalan 5 pairs for £4.
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  • sobeitjedi
    sobeitjedi Posts: 186 Forumite
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    ~~Diane~~ wrote: »
    Matalan 5 pairs for £4.

    Might be worth a try. I was also thinking about George or Tesco's???
  • forumfan_2
    forumfan_2 Posts: 719 Forumite
    I thought the cheap black socks from Sainsburys were good
  • sheslookinhot
    sheslookinhot Posts: 2,375 Forumite
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    I buy all my socks in M&S.
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    Vocational freedom has arrived
  • ilove2save
    ilove2save Posts: 52 Forumite
    M&S sale hasn't started yet, but they make good quality socks. If and when they start have a look and if they are on sale bulk buy.
    Agree with sobeitjedi, try Asda George and Tesco.
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