Customer Reviews L.L.Bean Merino Wool Ragg Socks 10" 2-Pair

I've only had these socks a short time, and one has already got a hole in the heel. L.L. Bean's quality has gone down. I'm disappointed.

I have owned probably many many pairs of these socks in rag grey over the past twenty or thirty years. I have found that they are sturdy, warm and comfortable socks and they are my go to everyday socks around the house. HOWEVER the last batch I have owned and purchased over the past 3 to 5 years wear out quickly at the heel and I have discarded most of them. I am referring to the grey rags. I have replaced them with the charcoal rags which have not so far worn their heels out, but are not as soft and comfortable as the grey rags. I notice that the grey rags are not being replaced. I have been waiting to order fresh ones since before Christmas.

I bought these 2 pairs to replace 2 pairs I received for Christmas 2017. I am so very disappointed the heels on both of those 2 pairs had worn through before 10 months of intermittent use. Hoping I can get at least 10 months use from these new ones... I used to rely on LLBean quality for over 45 years of purchasing camping and hiking gear. Simple wool socks, not so reliable now.

The socks fit. They're warm. However, the seam over the toes is very hard at both ends. These hard ends rub and poke my big toes and pinky toes, and that's just with the socks on, no shoes. I can only wear these inside out. This is my third purchase from LL Bean within the last 2 months that I would return. I just didn't want to lose any more money on return shipping fees, so I'm keeping them.

These socks look and feel great but there is something about the weave that makes them very uncomfortable in the heel. I've been wearing them with my bean slippers that I often wear socks with. I suppose they're fine for lounging around but I would not want to wear these socks walking around in shoes or boots. At least I bought them with my bean bucks.

These look like nice quality thick socks at a glance, and the fit is just right, but they're just not comfortable. The ribbed fabric is irritating, especially on the bottom of the heal. Like walking on lumpy sandpaper. The extra large seam across the top of the toes is uncomfortable as well. Not the comfort I expected from an LL Bean product

wanted a thick, winter sock - these fit the bill. however, I find the inside texture of the foot bed to be uncomfortable - every step feels like walking on a screen. and on removal, the grid-like texture leaves an imprint.

not warm as warm as I had expected. shrunk after washing and now too small for my feet. very disappointed.

I've worn a couple of pair for a few weeks off and on with Birkenstocks. Not every day mind you. The lower (foot) portion of the socks are disappointingly thin. They have no cushion to them. I do not expect them to last.

Seems like my feet are always cold in the winter, so I've tried many types of wool socks. These are among the warmest. But unfortunately, my two pair both wore out after just a few washings. Each of the socks now have several holes in the heels, and they are very thin in that area. Usually if I have wear problems in socks, it is in the ankle area, but never happens as quickly as with these Ragg socks. Won't be buying these again.

Merio wool socks-2 < pnth and large whole the size of lemons in both heels. Wearing in Low cut bean boots with new insers last year....

Would not buy again. Very thick and uncomfortable seam. Material is nice.

We bought these for a ski trip out west. My husband's feet and my feet were freezing after one hour of wearing these socks. I would not recommend these socks to anyone for any winter activity. Worst waste of money.

Bought in Mashpee, MA. The pkg contained two sets - onc of which was totally different quality and had the LL Bean logo. They could have been couterfeit or just worn for years and returned.

Rough fabric and the sizing is awful. I wear size 9 men's shoes and the XL socks are too fitted to be comfortable. Total waste of money

The socks are too thin (not heavyweight by any means) and only the ankle part is thick. These are just ankle warmers. They run small, too.

I've enjoyed bean wool socks for decades. These disappointed me! Big hole in heel after two months of wearing occasionally. Boo!

i've worn and loved llbean ragg socks for years with zero complaints. however, the last pair ordered are terrible. if i wear them with shoes, as i've always done, the sloppy, lumpy seams rub across my toes and the knotted ends dig into my feet. the ONLY way they can be worn without causing painful blisters is inside-out! i am so disappointed that llbean has let its quality control slide.

Not the same quality they used to be. Very disappointing. They feel and look cheap and don't hold up. So sad that this is what the quality has come to.

Bought these around Christmas time and they have holes in the heels by June. Didn't last 6 months. Very disappointing for socks this expensive!

I have owned LL Bean wool socks for decades and many have lasted multiple cold weather seasons. These do not fit that description. They are plush and comfortable but are not meant for extended or even outdoor wear. I used these beginning in September and only on coldest of New England days so around twelve days. One of the pairs has developed a large hole in the heel and shedding lots of material. The cost for these was extreme and the quality is poor. Go with another brand; I'm heading back to the Bean store for a full refund.

Not the best value not a good value really not very valuable does this meet the requirements of minimum characters?

Do NOT like these. They look soft and fluffy, but these wool socks do not feel like Merino wool. They are stiff and hot, and my feet always get irritated and hot after wearing these for a few hours. They feel cheap. Cannot wear these. PASS

Has a huge stamped on logo on one sock and the quality has gone down. Won't buy again.

Sadly, unlike the L L. Bean ragg socks of old, which NEVER pulled, even after years and years of wear, this newest version pulled the first time I wore it, and after 3 wears is an absolute shambles. I am so sorry to have to write this review, as I have always considered L.L. Bean to be the mark of quality.