Yeah man, socks are......freaking socks. Wearing elite socks is strictly fashion/for a look.
Buy stuff because YOU like it and it's comfortable/within your means. If you like elite socks and are cool with the price that's fine, but don't buy them because you feel the need to buy them to fit in or something.
To each their own, but I would rather spend/save my money for other things and I don't let these brands define me.
Jumpmankb: Vacation was great, a couple days of suspect weather but I enjoyed all of it. Worst part as always is coming back. I saw the house we rented sold for 245K last year. An ocean front beach house for 245K is awesome, will mos def look into purchasing one.
Buying a beach house > Buying Elite socks or overpriced sneakers. IMO of course.
Nothing wrong with liking expensive things, just find a way to get it for cheap.....