The other advantage is getting on-avetage more functional socks at the cost of visual variety.
IMO an important criteria for a sock is its odor resistance. This seems to vary wildly between socks of similar price and quality. Some have antimicrobial treatments that last a very long time, others do not. And it’s often not advertised. Reviews rarely include this information.
I don’t have a better solution than buying one pair or set before expanding to a whole set. This also lets you choose socks.that feel good to wear.
I second the socks-as-sets move.
The other advantage is getting on-avetage more functional socks at the cost of visual variety.
IMO an important criteria for a sock is its odor resistance. This seems to vary wildly between socks of similar price and quality. Some have antimicrobial treatments that last a very long time, others do not. And it’s often not advertised. Reviews rarely include this information.
I don’t have a better solution than buying one pair or set before expanding to a whole set. This also lets you choose socks.that feel good to wear.