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When to throw out a pair of socks
Short answer: A pair of socks is ready to go when the cuff no longer holds, when the fabric is thin enough to see thr...
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How to wash bamboo socks so they last longest
Short answer: Wash at 40 degrees, turn the socks inside out, skip the fabric softener and dry them on low heat. These...
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Socks for slippers and bare floors
Short answer: Indoors, the sock rubs against the floor rather than the inside of a shoe. That means more wear under t...
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Bamboo socks in summer and why they are not too warm
Short answer: A sock feels warm in summer if it holds on to moisture. If it moves the moisture away instead, evaporat...
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Socks for winter boots and what keeps your feet warm
Short answer: Warm feet need room, not thickness. A thick sock in a tight boot squeezes the air out, and it is the ai...
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Bamboo socks for work shoes and long days on your feet
Short answer: On a long working day, three things count. The sock has to keep the foot dry, it must not fold under th...
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Bamboo socks for trainers and why the material matters most there
Short answer: A sneaker with a rubber sole and a synthetic lining keeps the air out. That makes the material of the s...
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Why socks get a hole at the heel before anywhere else
Short answer: The heel and the toe are the two places where the fabric gets pinched between bone and shoe with every ...
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Socks that dig in at the calf and what causes it
Short answer: A red mark above the calf comes from a cuff that is narrow or tight. Width spreads the pressure, so a w...
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Why socks roll down into the shoe and what to do about it
Short answer: A sock slips down when the heel sits in the wrong place, when the leg is too short for the shoe, or whe...
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How many pairs of socks you actually need
Short answer: Ten to fourteen pairs let you wash once a week without running out. Fewer pairs mean more frequent wash...
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White bamboo socks and how to keep them white
Short answer: White socks turn grey from dirt that does not come out at too low a temperature, and from dye from othe...
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