On of these snow scoops is easier to use when there's more than an inch or so of snow. https://scoopsandrakes.com/snow-scoops/

so far they've been fine, I hang dry all my wool though

Save your back with shoveling and get one of these instead. https://scoopsandrakes.com/snow-scoops/

I have a 32oz $3 Nalgene that I’ve had since 2001, it’s on its 3rd lid tho.

My Darn tough always get air dried when possible. I usually miss one when separating what goes into the drier and what doesn't and I don't notice a difference.

Still they technically should last longer line drying, also save on electricity longterm doing less % dryer loads.

*BI4L Pro tip*

I also line dry all my (cotton) buttondown shirts which does make them last longer, with added benefit that line drying them they never need to be ironed

Multiple pairs of darn tough and wash and dry and never had an issue either. These aren’t the cushioned ones so idk? Did get a pair of knee high hunting socks with some mild cushion. I guess I’ll see how they fair with wash and dry cycles.

Cloud nines are nice, got a free pair from the company on a Reddit post couple years ago.

My darn tough shrink on low heat. Less for the cushion models than full cushion.

You either live in an apartment or get very little snow.

Not a bad plan imo idk if the handles are the same but you might be able to just by a scoop end from the replaceable parts and swap them when needed (if you’re trying to save some money)

Disposable = lightweight and easy to use

Buyit4life = Heavier and thus more effort to use.

Not everything needs to last forever, but i'd get an aluminum snow shovel if i had to use it regularly. Should find lots of options at farm supply stores.

Bully Tools for sure! They are built like a tank and made in the US.

I've been debating getting one of their scoop shovels based on the build quality of the pushers. https://www.jmenterprises.com/dominator-scoop-shovel

Sign up at GoBros - they have the best Darn Tough sales and they're pretty routine.

Look for a grain shovel, if you live where you get large dumps or heavy snow. Any rancher store carry’s them. They are typically all metal unless you find an all plastic version.

A defunct phone company?

Yep should said MI.

Snow shovel companies can’t make exorbitant profits if they make durable snow shovels. They have to make them last for a season or two max, so they can sell you another one. Planned obsolescence is a poison to consumers. Apply this concept to most products you use.

This is the one. Buy this.

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Don't buy the ones with the metal edge. Just buy the cheaper plastic ones. They cut though the snow better than anything and they scrape up ice really well, especially if you use it upside down. The edge wears down a little bit every season, but I've had those cheap shovels last me well over a decade.

Love my cloudline socks. Did the same as OP and tried a few and settled with them as they were most comfortable for my feet.

Ahh alright! So far grip6 and cloudline are great. The cloudlines I almost can’t even feel them on.

Which socks are still super comfy at the end of the day such that your feet didn't feel better after you removed them?

Yeah I wanted something really comfortable, I wear steel toe boots 12 hours a day for work.