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Socks for long days on your feet

Short answer: Long days on your feet ask a lot of a sock: it must stay put, not press, and cope with moisture and fri...

Reinforced heel and toe in a men's sock explained

Short answer: A reinforced heel and toe is an extra layer of yarn where a sock wears most. It does not make a sock in...

Short, mid-length and long socks for men

Short answer: Short socks end at the ankle, mid-length socks reach the calf, and long socks go up to just below the k...

Sneakers, loafers and boots and the sock inside

Short answer: Sneakers, loafers and boots each ask something different of the sock inside. It comes down to height, t...

Men's socks in the wash and how to keep their shape

Short answer: Men's socks keep their shape longest when you wash them gently, turn them inside out and avoid high hea...

Bamboo socks for men without a tight cuff and who they suit

Short answer: Socks without a tight cuff have a soft edge instead of a firm elastic, so they press less on the calf. ...

Sock sizes for men and how to get it right

Short answer: Sock sizes usually follow your shoe size, but the ranges are wide and socks are stretchy. Measure your ...

What bamboo socks feel like after eight hours in shoes

Short answer: After eight hours in shoes, what you notice first is whether the socks stay put and whether the fabric ...

Wool or bamboo on the foot after a long walk

Short answer: Wool and bamboo feel different on the foot after a long walk. Wool is classic and warm, bamboo is soft ...

What to look for in diabetes socks

Short answer: When you look for diabetes socks, the most important things are that they are soft, without hard seams ...

Compression stockings and the pressure along the leg, briefly explained

Short answer: Bamboo compression stockings and other compression stockings give a light pressure along the leg, which...

Invisible socks for men that do not slip

Short answer: Invisible socks for men are so low that they cannot be seen in the shoe, but they still need to stay pu...