For mucho years, I've gotten by without special socks for skating. I simply used Gold Toe casual dress socks: thin, absorbent (high-percentage cotton), and durable. In particular, the seams were finely stitched. As with many products these days, "they don't make them like they used to". The latest batches have coarsely stitched seams, especially around the toe cap. Some have pronounced nubs, causing pressure and pain when skating (OK in regular shoes). I was hoping the nubs would soften with repeated washings, but they've actually gotten harder. This doesn't appear to be an isolated problem; reviews of Gold Toes indicate the quality has really deteriorated.
So, guys, what socks do you wear with figure skates? I would like to avoid >50% nylon, and would prefer >80% cotton. But the main thing is I want well-crafted seams that don't bunch up and don't dig into me.
Thanks.