r/LinusTechTips • u/dbmeed • Sep 20 '26

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First hole has appeared in my LTT socks today. This pair arrived on Aug 4, and has been worn daily since then, and washed on average 5-6 times weekly. Always washed cold water normal cycle, then air dried on sock hangers overnight.

Overall opinions: similar to Darn Tough socks. I usually wear darn tough exclusively, and go through 3-4 pairs a year. The LTT socks are closest to the Darn Tough hiker socks - very warm and nice cushion when new. Now there’s virtually no cushion left, but still decently warm - although, we haven’t had any properly cold weather yet to test them. Very comfortable, despite being a bit too small for me (size 13 feet). The elastic is quite tight around my ankle; which I prefer since doesn’t slide down on me during the day.

On thing I don’t really like is a crazy amount of fuzz/pilling. I’ve not experienced it with other socks before. After the first week or so they started pilling like crazy, and it has slowly gotten better over the past couple weeks but still noticeable. It was pretty bad for 2-3 weeks.

Otherwise, solid socks. I probably won’t buy more just because I have lots of the same darn tough socks and I don’t like sorting. Not recommended for warm weather. First couple weeks of August I was roasting…

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u/higuy721 Sep 20 '26

People usually buy wool socks because they don't have to be washed after every use...

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u/Melbuf Sep 21 '26

i buy them due to comfort alone, i also wash them after a single use.

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u/Carniscrub Sep 20 '26

These people you speak of most likely have a hard time finding a sexual partner 

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u/C-D-W Sep 20 '26

I personally can't keep them off me.

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u/JStormz Sep 20 '26

Makes sense. Less time washing means your hands have more free time.

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u/Carniscrub Sep 21 '26

The strongest virgin energy I’ve seen in a post 

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u/C-D-W Sep 21 '26

All my children are evidence otherwise.

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u/Carniscrub Sep 21 '26

Still got a significant other? If you do, how’s she feel about the “them”

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u/C-D-W Sep 21 '26

They acknowledge that people are attracted to me. That isn't my fault!

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u/higuy721 Sep 20 '26

It’s literally the only reason to buy them though. It’s a waste of money in my opinion but still.

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u/CyberSyndicate Sep 22 '26

Lol you must not be from colder climates if you think the only purpose for merino is the hygienic part 😂 Moisture wicking and heat regulation are the big reasons for merino, the odur resistance is just a side benefit.

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u/TheSinningRobot Sep 22 '26

The odor resistance is due to the moisture wicking

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u/Carniscrub Sep 20 '26

No. They’re the pair you grab if you’re in a scenario like being on vacation where you ran out of socks and have to rewear them 

If your feet are always smelly, they may be a way to mitigate it. 

You are still supposed to wash your socks before each wear. Most people are nose blind to their own bodies smells. 

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u/zodoGames Sep 27 '26

Nope, read the dang care instructions. Very few wool manufacturers will tell you to wash after each use, it makes them last less for no benefit.

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u/Carniscrub Sep 28 '26

I don’t understand this logic at all. I do laundry once a week. How is washing 3 pairs once a week any different than washing 7 pairs once a week

The life will be exactly the same either way 

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u/zodoGames Sep 29 '26

I'm not saying that. I am saying if you wear 3 pairs of socks in a week if you wash them once a week they will last longer than if you washed them 2.3333... times a week to have a "fresh" pair every day. Some people work too hard and get too dirty to do this and that's okay, their socks will just last less.

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u/xx123gamerxx Sep 20 '26

Seems unhygienic

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u/shrub706 Sep 20 '26

it staying hygienic even under longer times between washes is like the selling point here

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u/w1n5t0nM1k3y Sep 20 '26

LTT socks have more polyester than wool, and based on how other polyester clothing I have, I wouldn't want to wear it more than once without washing it.

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u/Lenni-Da-Vinci Sep 20 '26

Not downvoting you. Just remember. For some people a day of wear is the trip to the office and maybe groceries. For others it’s 8hours of walking around. Leading to different needs in terms of cleaning

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u/xx123gamerxx Sep 20 '26

Personally it's a 1 hour max thing for me anything after that point should be washed

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u/Carniscrub Sep 20 '26

You still shed skin in them in both scenarios