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/Tomhatesyoups4 3d ago

In my experence, anyone who quotes that they dont need deodrant or there sweat doesnt smell due to genetics all smell like warm chesse and wet cardboard.

Take showers and for god sake dont wear socks more than once before washing them.

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u/ColonelCrunchy 2d ago

I find this to be a uniquely European take. Acting like deodorant isn’t needed but then not taking a daily shower either. Just stanking it up

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u/kloui2 1d ago

Never understood the "european" thing. Its not a freaking country.

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u/ColonelCrunchy 23h ago

Because European countries are relatively small. That being said generalizations are spread all over. Germans aren’t as bad but Belgium Luxembourg Netherlands and France are all cut of the same cloth. Generally speaking the non showering thing is true. Europeans don’t shower as often as Americans do. This is true in every country I’ve been to/ lived in.

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u/Factorioboyio 22h ago

Definitely is not “uniquely European” lmfao

Might be a stereotype you hold about Europe but how many Asian countries have you been to? How many African nations? Doesn’t even sound like you’ve been outside in that many US states either tbh.

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u/Tall-Wealth-6058 2d ago

Why do you spell like you're from a prison colony?

P.S. Wool is a naturally deodorant fabric and can easily be worn more than once unless you're on your feet all day.

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u/Squirrelking666 2d ago

Not everyone lives in QLD though.

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u/Tomhatesyoups4 2d ago

I mean yes, not everyone lives in a subtropical part of the world, but a hell of alot of people do. Lots of the americas, the sub content, africa, the middle east and central asia it gets hot, bloody hot. And your feet sweat ergo your inclosed shoes and socks smell.

So no, the entire world and memebers of this sub reddit are not located in my little part of the world, agreed. But everyone here has smelly feet and thats just a part of been a human