Time May Tell Mens Merino Wool Hiking Cushion Socks Thermal Warm Crew Winter Boot Socks Pack (2/4 Pair,6-13 Size)

(Note: I'm on day 7 of my test (Feb 7, 2024) and am giving the socks 5 stars because so far they are holding up as promised. I will lower the rating if necessary as my 1 month test progresses)I've decided to share my personal experience with these "Time May Tell" Merino wool socks over a 1 month period. I bought 2 pair and my test to going to be how these socks hold up when wearing 1 pair all day, washing them in the sink at night, hanging them to dry, then wearing the other pair the next day, washing them at night, hanging them to dry, repeat for 1 month.Why am I doing this test?I am about to go on a 5 week trip where I will be staying in different hotels, in different countries from 2-5 days each. I stubbled onto a YT video where someone recommended Merino wool socks for travel, for a variety of reasons. I really love traveling, but I really hate having to deal with dirty cloths/laundry while traveling, mainly; socks, underwear, and shirts.I like to travel with only 3 pair of socks, but I try to do laundry only once a week which means I find myself often washing socks in the hotel bathroom sink and hanging then to mostly dry but then using the hotel's hair dryer to try to finish the drying process to try to make my cotton socks feel somewhat elastic like they came out of normal dryer. Doing this I find I'm spending far too much time holding a pair of socks over the head of the dryer. It's just too much work.In the video I saw, the person said Merino socks are great because:1. After hang drying only, they don't lose there elasticity.2. They hang dry faster than cotton socks.3. They don't start to smell the way cotton socks do, allowing you to wear them more than one day.My plan is to test the 2 pair of Time May Tell (TMT) socks I just bought by:1. Wearing 1 pair all day, including walking around my place without shoes on, washing them in the sink at night with a bit of laundry detergent, and then hanging them dry to wear, not the next day, but the day after that (I will wear the other pair the next day, wash that pair at night, hang dry, etc.2. I plan on doing this test, not wear any other socks, for 4 weeks to see:a. If the socks get holes in them (some of the 1 star reviews say they socks get holes in them after 1-3 days of wear.b. Will the socks start to smell?b. Will the socks be nice to put on (not stiff and without elasticity like cotton socks do when you only hang dry them)c. Does the wool or only washing them in a sink and hang drying them give me any kind of itchiness or rash?2. I also want to see what happens to socks when they are washed and dried in a dryer. I have heard that you should NOT dry wool socks in a dryer as they will shrink many sizes. I will try this test at the end of the 1 month period.If the socks pass all these tests, my plan is to then buy a 3 new pair and take them on my 5 week trip.So here are the results of the test:Feb 7, 2024 (1 week - I have worn each pair 3 or 4 times, respectively)- How long do they take to dry? So far I have washed each pair at night although a couple times I have been tired and ended up washing them in the morning. (I even wore them in bed all night one night) Where I live it is a mild winter and my place is about 70 degrees inside with about 40-50 percent humidity. I'm finding the socks (after wringing them out and then wringing them out a few more times at random times) take about 16-24 hours to dry. Longer than I was expecting. But so far it has worked out fine. If I wash them at night, then don't wear them until the morning the day after the night I wash them, that is 36 hours. And for my trip I plan on having 3 pair, not 2. But it does mean I will have to not wash any socks 24-36 hours before I leave a hotel.My drying process as been very conservative, inside a bathroom with no windows, fan or cross breeze, never outside or in by a window with sunlight. I've done nothing to speed up the process.- How have they been to put on after they are dry?? This is the great part! Every day I put them on they are like they are brand new. It's almost surreal. They feel soft, thick, clean... exactly the same way thick cotton socks do after they have been dried in a dryer. I'm really amazed and excited about this part. After 7 days I don't feel I'm putting on used (only slightly at this point) socks.- What about smell or any kind of skin irritation? So far not at all. I'm using basic Tide laundry detergent. I do think I will keep this up, but if the socks do start to smell I think I will try one of those detergents that promises to kill bacteria. But I'm curious to just keep using a very basic detergent - one that I can find in any country.- Any wear or holes in the socks? Nope. Not at all. I've wore 1 pair 3 times and 1 pair 4 times and no signs at all of holes. Honestly the socks so far are exactly like they were when I received them.... BUT.... it has only been one week. 3 weeks to go. If they do start to get thin or get holes that is a deal breaker. If after 2 weeks they start to small a little, that can be fixed I think with a good wash in a machine, leaving then in the sun for an hour, etc. But holes can't be fixed. So I'm very happy with the socks so far, but nervous about them not lasting a month as far as holes go, but, no signs of holes so far.Stay tuned for my next update :)UPDATE Feb 18, 2024I was going to do another update on the 14th at the 2 week mark but there wasn't really any point. The 2 pair I'm testing were in the same condition at 2 weeks as at 1 week.I have not worn only the 2 pair of socks for 18 days now. So I've worn each pair 9 times each. In about the last 4-5 days I got a little lazy and didn't wash every night, so I ended up wearing the socks 2 days in a row. They were actually fine to wear 2 days in a row. I did turn them inside out over night, but in the morning they felt reasonably fresh. They have been holding their elasticity very well.At 18 days I am seeing no wearing at all of the heals or anywhere. Some of the 1 star reviews say these socks had holes after 2 or 3 days. I really don't see how that is possible unless the wearer has feet made of sandpaper. After 9 days of wear all 4 socks are just fine. I do wonder if when some of the reviews say "holes" maybe the stitching wasn't great and a hold formed that way. But with the 2 pair I have I have not had that problem. So for no holes or thinning at all.To see how they would hold up, a few days ago I did wash 1 pair with the rest of my clothes in warm water (not hot) and they came out of the washer in great shape. I did not put them in the drier. I am really curious to see what would happen to them if I did put them in the drier and will try that after my 1 month test is up.One days I slept at night with the socks and wore them them part of the morning. They did smell slightly, but after a hand wash they were fine again.Also, I'm not getting any kind of a rash from the wool. So for at least me that has not been a problem.I will do another update if there is something to report, but if not I'll keep my test going till the month is up and report back.

These are great quality socks and I can't believe how little they cost. They fit my feet perfectly, are very warm, and extremely comfortable! They are not so thick, that it makes wearing them in boots to tight, but they keep your feet really warm. I live in Wyoming and I am in and out of buildings all day. My feet stay warm when I am outside, but don't overheat when I am inside. So happy with this purchase!

Years ago I would buy REI-brand merino wool light and medium weight hiking socks. No more, those sock have gotten thinner and much more expensive. So glad I found these socks. The Time May Tells are very similar to the REI medium weight socks I used to buy, but at a much more reasonable price. When new they could be a bit tight around the calves, but a few wears loosen them up just enough. Yet, hold up well after many, many washings, in terms of loft, warmth, and fit. They are not quite equal to the REI socks of old, but so close. And with the current inferior REI socks up around $20 a piece, these Time May Tell ones are total bargains. Just ordered another two pairs for an upcoming trip, while the eight others I bought two years ago are still going strong.

These socks feel great right out of the package. The merino wool blend is super soft and warm without being too bulky or making your feet sweaty. I’ve worn them for hiking, walking, and even just around the house, and they hold up good. The cushioning is solid, and they don’t slide around in my boots, which I really love. The only thing is they’re a little snug around the top band. I mean not tight enough to cut off my circulation, but I do notice it after a few hours. But, overall a great value, and I’d buy them again, especially for more outdoor trips.

Great socks! Very soft, good fit and comfortable.

These socks are fantastic. I wear them every day in hot and cold weather. They feel great on my feet, never hot or cold, just perfect temperature day after day... and they don't fall down. I wash them in my machines, cold and cold and have never had an issue and no shrinkage. They are more expensive than cotton, but once you go wool you will never want to go back. I've tried about a dozen different brands of merino wool socks and these are the best for daily wear. They'd probably do in a pinch for hiking, but may fit a little less snug than one wants hiking socks.

So warm!! So Comfy, will buy again. Bought some for me, my hub and kids. They only last about 4 washes (or so) but still worth the price for comfort and warmth! These were my wintertime go to!

I bough 2 sets of these. One for my husband who is homebound and does not get around a lot. He is also diabetic. He loves these and says they are the best at keeping his feet warm. The second set went to my brother who walks A LOT. He liked his too, but the heel wore out in 2 months. Trying a different brand now for him.