Socko - Fox River Mills Socks

So a few years ago I was at a trapping convention and I purchased a few pairs of socks from a guy selling socks......I know trapping convention and I bought socks.....So, they ended up being the best socks EVER and I am serious. They were made at Fox River Mills and are labelled as Military Dry Wick socks. I see they sell them online for around 11-14 a pair and YES they are worth it. I have had them at least 4-5 years and they are still excellent. So - does anyone else remember the SOCKO guy selling socks? I think he had an inside deal with the mill and would buy seconds or blemishes and then resell them. Just wondered if he still was doing it? I can even remember what state I was in for the convention but it looks like Fox River mill is still active in Osage, IA.
Thanks

I bought some seconds from a fellow whose father owned a textile mill once. They lasted 1/2 day before holes formed. Dont recomment you buy seconds unless you know why they were graded that way. Think mine had a stitching flaw.

Heck yes, SOCKO is still selling socks. He's at Marshfield (WI) whenever there's a convention. Just bought socks from him a couple weeks ago.

As a matter of fact, I'm pretty sure he's the only person I've got socks from in many years.

He's a really nice guy and you can't beat his deals on socks.

I agree completely! I am about as tight as they come......and I came away from a trapping convention with some of the best socks I have ever bought. The military ones are by far the BEST I have ever put on my feet.

Anyone know if that is the only convention he goes to?

I bought socks at the Escanaba convention 2 years ago. The guy was giving away the socks but you had to pay 5.00 for the rubber band that held two pair to gather. Great heavy socks Larry. So I have six rubber bands left over.

I know he'll be in Escanaba for the NTA and back in Marshfield for the WTA convention in September.

might be he went by sock monkey or something like that didn't pay to much attention to that part. I got them from minn con. years back and there still going strong

I don't know the guy you're asking about but I love my Fox River socks. I get their Bilbao Merino Hiker, a merino wool sock and wear it as a work sock almost year round. I get them from the Working Person's Store online, they always have coupons and are always running specials.

I'll have to check out their Military Dry Wick socks.

I hope they are as good as you say. I bought some at Marshfield Saturday.
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I have a few years on my Military Dry Wick socks.......my wife even steals them and wears them.....
They are not a wool sock so don't expect winter comfort when sitting on a tree stand - but overall, everyday work sock - I have found no better for a work boot.