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Trainer socks and what the name covers
Short answer: A tennis sock is a short sock with extra padding under the foot. The name comes from the sport, but tod...
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Trainer liners that do not show in the shoe
Short answer: A footie should lie under the edge of the shoe all the way round. That takes a low cut at the front and...
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Ankle socks and when they work
Short answer: An ankle sock should reach about two centimetres above the edge of the shoe. If it is lower it slips do...
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The blend in a bamboo sock
Short answer: Bamboo viscose moves moisture faster than cotton and smells later. Wool keeps you warm even when it is ...
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Socks as slippers
Short answer: A thick sock with a non slip sole is often warmer than a slipper, because it sits close to the foot and...
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The elastic in a sock cuff
Short answer: Short answer: The cuff should hold the sock up without leaving a mark on your leg. That takes a wide, s...
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The shape of the heel in a sock
Short answer: Short answer: A properly knitted heel has a wedge that follows the angle of your foot. Without it the s...
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The toe seam in a sock and why you feel it
Short answer: The seam over the toes is the only place in a sock where there is an edge. If it is thick, you can feel...
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Darning a hole in a sock
Short answer: A hole smaller than a coin can be darned in ten minutes with a darning needle and yarn of the same thic...
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A system that keeps socks in pairs
Short answer: Buy the same style in the same colour, and every sock becomes a pair, so you never have to hunt for the...
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How long does a pair of socks last
Short answer: Six months to a year and a half with daily use. Toe and heel wear out first, and rotation extends the l...
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How many pairs of socks are enough
Short answer: Plan for one pair of socks per day plus four as a reserve. Washing weekly, eleven to twelve pairs is a ...
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