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Black bamboo socks and why they go grey
Short answer: Black socks turn grey from mechanical wear and heat, not from the detergent. The fibres on the surface ...
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How to find the right sock size
Short answer: Sock sizes always cover a range of two or three shoe sizes. If you are at the top of a range, move up t...
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Socks in large sizes and what to look for above 47
Short answer: Above size 47 the problem is rarely length but width over the instep and how tight the cuff is. A sock ...
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Bamboo ankle socks and the difference from trainer socks
Short answer: Ankle socks and tennis socks are the same thing in practice. Both end just above the edge of the shoe a...
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Sock lengths explained and which suits your shoes
Short answer: There are four useful lengths: the footie below the ankle bone, the ankle sock just above the shoe, the...
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The best bamboo trainer socks and when they are the right choice
Short answer: Tennis socks are short socks that just cover the ankle. They are the right choice for sneakers and low ...
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The best bamboo socks for men and what sets them apart
Short answer: The best sock has a soft cuff that does not dig in, a reinforced heel and toe, and a length that suits ...
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What to look for in a new pair of socks
Short answer: Three things decide whether a pair of socks gets worn: the cuff, the toe seam and the size. The materia...
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Socks for new shoes
Short answer: New shoes rub most in the first weeks, while the heel counter has not yet shaped itself to the foot. A ...
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Tennis socks or ordinary socks
Short answer: The tennis sock has a padded sole and cushions more, while the regular sock is thinner and fits more sh...
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Socks that do not get wet from sweat
Short answer: No sock stops sweat, but a sock that moves moisture away from the skin keeps the foot drier than one th...
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Socks with thin heels
Short answer: The heel wears thin long before a hole appears. It is caused by friction against the heel counter of th...
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