Good wool sock recommendation – and cheap would be helpful

I've been wearing Point 6 Essential Medium Crew socks for about a decade, and I need to buy new socks and was wondering if there are better options – or options very close and cheaper.

https://point6.com/collections/essentials/products/essential-medium-crew

For reference the socks cost $24.00 a pair, but there's usually a 20% coupon floating around – so $20 a pair. Wool 72% | Nylon 23% | Elastic 5%. I wear XL socks, foot size 14.

I like them, I think Medium weight helps cushion. I wear through pairs about every 3 years and I know I could just return/replace them under warranty I think I get enough life out of them – I hike a lot.

I tried the 'cheap' Costco Merino wool socks – they were not labeled for hiking specifically- but I think they were too 'slippery' and maybe not cushioned enough.

Should I just more Point6 socks , or is Darn Tough a 'better' sock.

How about these socks on Amazon that average more like $12 a pair like DANISH ENDURANCE brand?

I've read the Gearlab reviews and looked around for older posts – but I am still confused – some people LOVE the Costco socks and have a specific brand loyalty.

Any help would be – er um – helpful.