What is the average life expectancy of socks?

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I can attest to the fact that my socks have generally kept me company for well over twenty years at a time.

I too have a collection of odds, but I can also aver that their mates return! I believe that the current hypothesis for what is happening here is as follows...

Eventually, the carpet people grow tired of their latest duvet, and throw it back out.

The wee folk then use them as sleeping bags for a while.

After this, they often go on holiday, masquerading as stuffed toys (generally monkeys).

Having circled the globe a few times, they search out retirement homes, and stay there for a while. They may also pretend to be toilet rolls holders for a time.

It is well documented that ravens or jackdaws (and sometimes even kestrels) then remove them from these locations and deposit them on rooftops.

All it then takes is a strong wind, when they get blown back through my window and back into my sock drawer.

My tube socks generally last about two years before getting holier than I like. I mix them all up so finding a mate is generally not a problem. My dress socks last a few months. They often rip as I put them on while on travel, leaving me without a decent pair going into meetings.

Ironically, or something like that, I thought of posting a question on what brands of dress socks men get that seem to last and fit okay. I just tried a new brand and they fall down as I walk. Quite frustrating.

well, I would assume it was the fabric, not the color.

I find black does not dye into cotton well, not if you wash frequently. . .blues or grays out and not a pretty blue or gray. . .
so black and dark navy blue are made of less sturdy fabric than cotton

i love socks, lowcut ones. i cant wear those big guys that go all the way up to yer knees, it bothers my legs!

I'd keep them for as long as they are functional, holes, whatever. I'd have one collection for casual wear, with holes, and another set for more respectful/practical wear, without holes. Which I'd probably wear all the time anyway, but I'd keep the old ones because tyou never know when you'll need them. I'm wierd.

i confess that whenever i end up with an odd number of socks i throw one out.