Is Lion Brand 1878 wool yarn good for socks?

I picked up a LB cone of Lion brand 1878 wool to experiment on with Kool-aid dyeing. Its a sock weight and 100% virgin wool. I meant to use the finished product to crochet some socks, but everywhere I look it seems that wool mixed with nylon is the preferred sock yarn. Will 100% wool really wear out too quick? If so what else can I make with this yarn?