Have you tried local sport or ski shops? Google their products.

I would love to hear the answer to this also. I used to get great ones at Target of all places, but maybe about five years ago they quit carrying them. I don't remember the brand now, but at the time I couldn't find them anywhere else.

Have you tried this brand? https://darntough.com/

That's what I was going to suggest. Made in USA, not cheap but they last a long time.

More ideas: https://www.gobros.com/collections/warm-socks

Have you looked at REI for socks? They have some merino wool blend that look nice...

https://www.rei.com/search?q=wool+socks+women

I bought wool socks at REI. There should be one near you. I don't know whether they will be thin enough for you, but if the store is open, you can inspect them in person, and if you feel comfortable going to a store.

https://www.costco.com/kirkland-signature-men's-wool-crew-sock%2C-6-pair.product.100534948.html

https://www.apartmenttherapy.com/underrated-costco-socks-gift-36672488

I've been wearing the men's version for several years. Up until last year, men's medium was perfect fit (size 8 shoes). The ones that I ordered last year in medium were a bit too large. Thinking maybe they had been mislabeled, I ordered in men's medium again this year. Still too large so I will try the ladies' sizes the next time I need socks.

I used to wear Smartwool ski/ snowboard socks. Loved them but they didn't seem to wear well. I expected them to wear better given the price.

Costco merino wool crew are 72% merino wool, mid-heavy sock & I think they have a decent wear life. Best part is that you can get 6 pairs for about what one pair of Smartwool socks cost. Don't let the low price scare you off from trying them.

Maybe these in a men's small?

https://www.vermontcountrystore.com/merino-wool-socks/product/70153

Can someone knit you some with the correct yarn?

Have you tried Cashmere? I never find Merino wool soft enough for me in any garment. Switched to cashmere exclusively for sweaters. It's so soft and warmer than sheep's wool. Here is from a website I found..."For an unrivaled affordable luxury, the best cashmere socks deliver comfort like no other. Cashmere comes with many of the same benefits of wool, like being lightweight, breathable, and moisture-wicking, but it's a step up in terms of airy softness — and it offers eight times the warmth as sheep's wool.
You can wear cashmere socks to sleep in or to feel snug and cozy in on a
cold day. Self-care socks? Cashmere is at the top of the list."

I can't recommend a brand, but some research of reviews might help. This is the site I was looking at...https://www.bustle.com/style/the-4-best-cashmere-socks.

I'd look at places that have free shipping both ways. Nordstrom carries them but are sold out.

Etsy has a great selection:

https://www.etsy.com/market/women_cashmere_socks

eta: Angora is another really soft and warm wool: these are very reasonably priced:

https://www.etsy.com/listing/926987935/angora-socks-for-winter-angora-crew-soft?organic_search_click=1&pro=1

I always get DH a pair of cashmere socks for Christmas. Neiman Marcus. Not cheap but they last forever.

Chisue, have you tried looking at handmade from Etsy? Moreno wool is soft and comfortable. I found these that seem reasonable and you can message the shop with questions

https://www.etsy.com/shop/Threads4GoodCause?ref=simple-shop-header-name&listing_id=732376148

This is the search results I got using “soft warm wool socks” United States only. (Check out the cute cashmere ones!)

https://www.etsy.com/search?q=soft+warm+wool+socks&explicit=1&locationQuery=6252001

a friend of mine likes these:

bombas merino wool socks

(I’m sure you have done so, but just checking, did you try the local shoestore?)

Another vote for Darn Tough socks. I am really hard on socks, wearing them out at the toes and heels. I've had my Darn Tough socks for three years and they really are darn tough. No holes, no signs of wear.

Wigwam link. DH has a basket of their 100% wool socks. Otherwise he wears Dickies in his Timberland wool lined Pac boots.

Sue...have you considered just wearing real wool boots? Bear Paw boots

I like my Feetures merino wool socks

I have a couple of pair of Swiftwick merino wool (well, wool plus nylon and elastin) I bought for running a few years ago. They have held up really well and are my favorites to wear when cold. They are not terribly thick. I also prefer the thinner smartwool socks but they are harder to find.

I wear Cloudline socks. They have ultralight, light, and medium cushion in a lot of styles.

CloudLine Premium Merino Wool Socks Made in the USA (cloudlineapparel.com)

Have you ever tried silk socks? Warm in the winter, cool in the summer, and thin. You might look at these, especially the silk socks and the mohair socks (and the angora socks and the cashmere socks).😑The Wool Company UK

Sammy,ooh, silk. I have a pair of silk glove liners, I wear them under gloves and mittens when it’s really cold, and along when just a little cold, for walking, and they are marvelous. I should try silk socks. Thanks!

Chisue, I'm thinking you have a collection of wool socks by now and don't find any very helpful.

If you are like me, spending too much time sitting at the computer) you could try what I do when my feet are cold: get a heating pad and put it on the floor and rest my feet on it. Works! I've also seen some kind of plug-in foot warmer thing (Amazon and other places surely). Sometimes if I get my feet warm and put the socks on, they stay warm quite a while.

I was going to suggest what Sammy suggested--silk socks. They're especially good under other socks. Cashmere is also lovely. And perhaps knee-hi would be warmer?

Did not think of silk. Wonder fiber. My favorite in all the world for spinning. Wear a pair of silk socks under anything and warm is what you would be.

Look in the men's section for over-the-calf stockings. In general, high wool content socks are thick and bulky, but there are some synthetics that are nice. Orlon has a warm feel. Another place to look is sporting goods.

Oh I absolutely love my smart wool socks. I buy a few pairs a year and they last me several years. I also have gotten socks at LL Beans. I live in Maine. I need warm socks I can fit in shoes. I have some bulky ones for boots as well.

All this talk about wool socks and silk--- I tried searching for silk but hardly found any. (mostly in UK). I was about to go to a local shoe store for the Darn Tough which look really good......but I ended up at Kohl's and bought one pair of thicker wool socks and figured I would give them a try for when I go walking.

When we were in Quebec last winter, I used those toe warmers and they did make a huge difference. Curious now to try the wool socks and see how I do

Thank You! You guys are wonderful. I'm a little under the weather and have an infusion tomorrow, so I've had to postpone my (endless?) SEARCH. I'll report back when I can.

Have you thought about other ways to warm your feet? I know I've mentioned the electric foot warming pad that goes on top of my mattress. Love that thing! During the day I use disposable foot warmers by Toastie-Toes. I buy boxes of 40 pairs on Amazon.

My daughter the skier wears battery-powered knee socks she says are very comfortable, and she ordered me a pair of battery-powered innersoles that I haven't seen yet.

Also, your shoes make a difference, of course. I need to wear closed shoes in the house--not only because they're warmer but because the disposable foot warmers get too hot if they're exposed to too much oxygen. For years I've been wearing Lands' End shoes in the house. The other advantage is as long as it isn't snowy or wet outdoors I can wear them outside too. This winter I'm mostly wearing a pair of Skechers GoWalk low boots. Super comfy and warm. I still need the foot warmers, but I think I would with just about anything.

I hope you have a good infusion experience tomorrow.

I wear almost exclusively hand knit wool socks. A good sock yarn will have some nylon in it for wear, just a bit but it makes a difference.

I have a pair of those wool socks sold at the outfitters store and I find them to be too tight in the cuff and the yarn is not a nice and soft blend of wool and something to make it wear longer. That Elasticine fiber that they use in those is not the same as is a bit of nylon for wear.

When I am wearing my wonderful hand knits, my feel smile.

Most wool needs something to make it last. Soft fibers such as cashmere will not last long without something to reinforce it. That is why it used to be that socks were knit with replaceable heels and toes. The cuff and the foot could be used for much longer if the heel and toe were knitted separately.

I just finished knitting a pair just last evening. This mix has some cashmere in it along with super wash wool and the requisite nylon.

Maybe it is time to take up a new skill. That is what I did when I could not find socks that I like. I decided to knit my own and it has been a pure pleasure and I love to knit socks! It is not difficult. I am not a big time knitter, mostly just socks and I have expanded into mittens and gloves and hats. Don't much care for knitted scarfs.

If you use a sock weight yarn and #1 needles, you will have a sock that will fits into your shoe easily. For a bit thicker sock you can actually use a sport weight and #2 needles. You will generally need about 100 grams of yarn for a pair.

Don't look to the big box for sock yarns, though, You are going to have to go to a yarn store or online for that. And, be prepared to pay at least about $25 for the yarn, at least.

I hope you licked your under-the-weather feeling and that your infusion went well, Chisue. Please post when you can.

Chisue, I wear WORLDS MOST SOFTEST, they are the BEST. You can purchase them on Amazon. https://www.amazon.com/Worlds-Softest-Womens-Classic-Collection/dp/B003L53Y4A/ref=asc_df_B003L53Y4A/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=312640335735&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=7262854780081977284&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9001964&hvtargid=pla-569730587984&psc=1

OK, I'm *back*! Infusion was fine and I think the steroids I have to take with it have quelled the pain from my spinal stenosis...at least for now. So...back to the sock hunt. I found crew socks made by the same company that make my socklets (100% wool), but they are sold out for now. I followed Annie's link to Vermont Country Store, and those wool socks look good, but pretty dear, what with the shipping. It's annoying to ask for *wool* on Amazon and get socks with 10% wool or even zero wool. I think having a little nylon or elastic would be good for crew-type. I'm not much concerned with these wearing a long time, just want soft and cozy. I'll let you know when I get something. Thanks again.

I did succeed in getting a new pair of Merrells! (Wish they made slippers with the same gait support.)

I'm glad you're feeling ok and that your pain has lessened, at least for now. When I'm googling cotton or wool clothing, I include the term '100%'. I also bypass all the Amazon offerings, until there's nothing else to check out.

Brands on Amazon w/ a high % of Merino wool:

People Socks. 71%

Alvada 80%

DG Hill 80%

EnerWear 86%

MeriWool 75%

Cozia Wool 80%

Kirkland Signature various am'ts 72-80%

At Amazon, I searched for 'People Socks Merino Wool' and the first six brands were hits on the same page.

I did an alternate search 'Kirkland Merino Wool' because those are the ones that I have bought for the last 4-5 years. Before that, I had good luck with People Socks. One year when I went to buy more, the People Socks were out of stock so that's how I ended up getting the Kirkland ones.

If you have a Costco membership, the socks are cheaper at the store. You can also find them on eBay.

IMO, you want a blend with a high % of Merino wool. I think the blends will wear better/ last longer than a pure wool sock. Prolly need some elastic in them to keep them from drooping, too.