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What happens if the sock is too small
Short answer: A sock that is too small is constantly stretched and so wears faster. The toe seam presses on the toes ...
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What happens if the sock is too big
Short answer: Excess fabric gathers in folds under the foot and at the toe. The folds rub with every step and are the...
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Sock size and shoe size
Short answer: Sock sizes follow shoe sizes, but the ranges are wider. A sock in forty two to forty five fits every fo...
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Why sock sizes cover several numbers
Short answer: A sock stretches and can therefore cover three to four shoe sizes. That saves stock and makes it easier...
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How socks tie an outfit together
Short answer: Socks are the link between trousers and shoes. The same colour as your trousers lengthens the leg, whil...
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How many pairs of socks you actually need
Short answer: You need one pair per day between two washes, plus two spare. With a weekly wash that means nine to ten...
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Repairing the toe of a sock
Short answer: A thin or holed toe can be darned with a net of stitches that replaces the worn fabric. It takes about ...
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Why socks dry fastest
Short answer: A sock has a lot of surface compared with its weight, so water can evaporate from almost the whole fabr...
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Why the toe seam can be felt
Short answer: The toe seam is where the tube of the sock is closed, and it sits exactly where your toes bend. If it i...
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What a heel gusset knit is
Short answer: The heel is knitted as a triangular reinforcement that turns the sock ninety degrees. Without it, the s...
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The same socks every day or variety
Short answer: Identical socks make the morning simple and pairing after the wash easy. Variety lets you match the day...
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Dense or airy socks in summer
Short answer: An airy knit lets heat escape and feels cooler in a closed shoe. A dense sock protects better against r...
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