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[–] ptz@dubvee.org 54 points 2 days ago (1 children)

Wool socks if it's winter and/or you live in a cold climate.

[–] themeatbridge@lemmy.world 14 points 2 days ago (1 children)

I wouldn't even consider that a luxury item. In cold climates, warm socks are required.

[–] jia_tan@lemmy.blahaj.zone 7 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Wool ones specifically are far better than synthetic ones

[–] ralakus@lemmy.world 2 points 12 hours ago

They also keep your feet from stinking and stay warm even when saturated in water. Also, in the event of a fire or high heat, they won't melt and fuse to your skin causing catastrophic tissue damage