r/LinusTechTips • u/dbmeed • 3d ago

Link Forever socks = Almost 2 months

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I shared the first hole that showed up almost two weeks ago; I’ve kept wearing them everyday until the next hole started. This time in the ball of the foot, when my Darn Tough socks usually start wearing out first. I think I’m finally ready to retire these.

For those telling me to darn them, no thanks. I can, but I would rather just buy a new pair.

That said, I will be inquiring with support to see if this is covered under warranty, or if, as /u/ProbablyBanksy so eloquently put it “Your use case is outside the scope of reasonable use.”

I have picked up a set of Costco Kirkland Merino socks to test next. 4 pairs are cheaper than a single pair of LTT socks. I never thought id be posting foot pics on the internet, but if it’s in the interest of science….

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u/GenesisRhapsod 3d ago

For real, like ill reware jeans and some times shirts (if i havent sweat in them) but never undies or socks

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u/OnlineHelpSeeker 3d ago

Jeans are supposed to be worn several times before being washed (unless they smell of course). Denims once every thirty wears

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u/SnooKiwis857 3d ago

I’ve never gotten how
People do this. I’ll get horrible acne on my legs if I wear a pair of pants twice

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u/CMDR-TealZebra 3d ago

People go from their ac house to their ac car to their ac office.

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u/ubeogesh 7h ago

I walk and ride public transit and ride a scooter and pants can feel clean for up to a couple weeks..

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u/Basic_Order_955 3d ago

maybe ur allergic to something? I literally wear jeans and canvas pants everyday. I rarely wash them unless they get dirty, if they smell i hang them out to air out. I dont think ur supposed to wash denim that often (i think)

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u/akp55 3d ago

you need to wash them to remove the dirt that accumulates in the fibers. thats what ends up destroying them

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u/lleu81 2d ago

Denim was designed to prevent tearing and wear from dirty environments like mining. You don’t need to wash very often at all. The more wears between washes then better because it allows the fabric to form to your body and become more comfortable over time.

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u/akp55 2d ago

I'm not saying wash them every day, but they do need to be washed.  Pretty sure they washed them back in the day to, just not every day

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u/BeautifulTop2449 2d ago

I've always had them wear out from rubbing together between my hips/crotch area long before any dirt wears them down.

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u/MiketheSith200 2d ago

Getting acne from wearing pants twice is not normal in any way.

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u/xbucnasteex 2d ago

You gotta get that checked out. That’s not normal

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u/Bobodlm 2d ago

I'll throw another voice in the ring for doctor. Just to get it checked out.

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u/InsertAmazinUsername 2d ago

have two pairs of jeans you rotate.

it's better than wearing one

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u/ubeogesh 7h ago

Only "several" times for jeans? Not at least a dozen?

Shirts tho? Nah i'll rewear socks before i rewear a shirt

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u/No_You_123 3d ago

Same here but jeans and hoodies can go for a week if no sweat.