Lorpen Comfort Life Socks

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While we love cotton t-shirts, cotton socks should be retired to historical museums along with monocles and hoop skirts. To understand this point of view, try Lorpen’s new Comfort Life Socks. We love their bright colors, snug-but-not-too-tight fit, and versatility. The socks come in both merino wool and modal (a super-soft cellulose fiber spun from beech trees) yarns. Both concoctions proved to be virtually indestructible, with a measurable benefit in moisture absorption to provide a sweat-free fit. We also like that the low-volume weave fits well under casual shoes. Both the merino and modal versions include about ten percent Lycra to add stretch and maintain shape. The modal socks didn’t shrink at all after a dozen washer/dryer cycles, but we recommend hang-drying the merino versions. The colorful stripes add a bit of playfulness to any wardrobe, although our testers voted for the retro peace sign design two to one. The Comfort Life Socks come if a variety of designs, in both men’s and women’s fit.