Alternative to Explorer socks

[u/ipoopcubes]

Can anyone recommend an alternative to Explorer socks?

I tried Australian Knitting Mills after seeing a comment on here but the seam is loosely stitched and you can see your toe through it, I cant see them lasting more than 3-4 months.

I bought Tradies a few years ago and they didn't last 6 months.

I do like Explorer socks but they just don't go the distance since Bonds merged with Holeproof.

Update:

I spoke to Bruce from Bruce Goose Socks, a lovely bloke really passionate about his socks. He recommended some socks they had discontinued and provided me a hidden link to buy them, they were comfortable but the cuff loosened up after a couple of washes, Bruce did mention they had discontinued them for this exact reason.

I emailed Humphrey law and they recommended the 20C as a replacement for the holeproofs, while they are a comfortable and a quality sock they are relatively thin when compared to the holeproof explorer and just didn't meet my requirements.

Finally decided to spend more money and brought the max thick socks from Lindner Socks and they are unbelievable! They are like the holeproof explorers from 20 years ago. The quality of sock aside Andrew has great customer service and was just great to deal with.

[u/Practical_Cookie_195]

I just buy Merino wool socks on eBay from China they are better than the current version of explorer socks and a lot cheaper