Well, Battle Socks is a bit grandiose, but it got your attention. The subject of socks is and important one, at least for those of us who spend a lot of time walking to or from a fight. Swingin' Dick and Slim just ran an article about a new start-up that may have the answer for socks that break down and give out.
Read the whole story, http://www.breachbangclear.com/site/10-blog/203-ultimate-battle-socks.html, then advise what YOU wear under your boots. What brand? What material? Wool? Synthetic wool? Layered or single pair? Are you a WO that wears white socks just to give the First Sergeant into apoplexy?