I have been to REI, and they do sell a low cut sock, that looks like circa 1980's r.wool hiking socks. compared to the same hiking sock sold in the 80's, In my humble opinion they have evolved into a much inferior product. Tomorrow I'll make a trip to cabelas, and bass pro- at this point, I believe they are both owned by B.P.. and latter this month I'll be in Pa. and able to check out EMS I must be the "odd duck"...rag wool socks have never bothered me. loved that they were affordable. I have two pairs of Marino wool socks from FjallRaven. I wear one as part of my sleeping gear..at 36$ a pair, kinda spendy for me to wear 'em out hiking.