Socks are very important, as I will fly fish and do long walks in winter, yesterday it was -13C. As my allergies are milder with age, wool is easier to handle, so I do like-prefer a fine merino sock. Some quick thoughts.

1. Women have a greater choice than men in style.
2. Harder to fine nice silk liners.
3. Wigwam has served me well, but now trialing a nice set of medium Smartwool.
4. For winter and hiking, I look for a medium sock, but for summer cycling, I been using old dress socks and a good shoe fit.
5. For scarves and socks, I been (lately) looking to Merino.