Review: Ausangate Socks - Alpacor Hiking Socks
Specifications:
- Weight: Medium
- Material: 70% Alpacor® Yarn / 30% Nylon
- Size Tested: Men's XL (13-15)
- Price: $19.99
- Compression rib across instep and arch
- Naturally anti-microbial
- Ribbed body and turn welt keeps socks in place all day
My Thoughts:
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Unfortunately, while the yarn was a big hit, there were a few things with the socks I was given that posed a problem. The first issue I encountered was the overall 'fit and finish'. I noticed the 'Ausangate' logo on both the socks had extra long threads on the inside of the sock. One sock had threads so long that when I first put my foot in it was caught between my toes - OUCH!
The next thing I noticed was the compression rib. Although I could see a difference in weave, the compression rib did not produced a noticeable difference in compression when compared to the rest of the sock. Now I know my feet are narrow for how big they are but I have always noticed the compression of other socks.
Conclusion:
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Disclosure of Material Connection: I received the socks for free from Ausangate Socks as coordinated by Deep Creek Public Relations in consideration for review publication.
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