A Question About Socks
 

How many times do you think you can wear a pair of socks before they wear out?

I was putting my laundry away today, and I realized that I have a lot of sock. I'm not sure how many, but maybe 50 or 60 pairs, maybe even more. They've accumulated over the years since you don't really outgrow socks.

So for discussion purposes, let's assume that I own 52 pairs of socks and wear them equally. That means that each pair of socks is worn 7 times per year.

Given my age, I can probably expect to live another 33 years or so. If I never buy another pair of socks, that would mean that I'm going to wear each pair of socks 231 times.

Ignoring their current wear and tear, is 231 times feasible for a pair of socks? How long do they last? I honestly have no idea. Is it 50? 100? 200? 500?

Honestly, 231 seems like a lot since socks get wear and tear, and of course my socks aren't all brand new. I suspect that my sock buying days are not over, but I don't know what's reasonable in terms of sock life spans. What do you think?

Depends on what you are doing in them I suppose.

Also, equal quality sox?

This thread stinks

Post your socks.

Your wish is my command

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Why in God's name do you have that many pairs of socks?

I should have been more specific. Your wife's socks, on feet, no shoes.

TIA.

Depends on the type of socks. I have some that lasted 10 years plus at 45-50 uses per year.

I've had others that are junk before I pull them out of the package. I don't do cheap socks (anymore).

That is a lot of ****ing socks. I'd NEVER do laundry.

I would, but I don't want Bufkin to put more holes in his wall

My wife has cute feet, but she's not here.

I'm a child of the Cold War.

Out of curiosity I just went and counted how many pairs of socks I have. The final tally was 57 pairs of socks.

Now break that down by color.

:facepalm:

Now I have to go count. :cuss: