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Socks as a gift, how to get it right
Short answer: Socks are the most underrated gift. They always get worn, the size is easy to get right, and people rar...
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Socks that have gone stiff
Short answer: Stiff socks are usually caused by detergent residue or by drying in the wind. It is not a sign of wear,...
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A hole in the sock at the big toe
Short answer: The big toe is where socks wear through first. It comes down to pressure, a nail that is too long or a ...
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Buying socks online
Short answer: Socks are the easiest thing to buy online, because a size covers a range rather than a single number. O...
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A five pack of socks, when it pays off
Short answer: A five pack costs less per pair than five single pairs. But that only holds if all five pairs end up be...
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Coarse seams in socks
Short answer: The seam across the toes is the thickest part of a sock, and it sits exactly where the shoe presses. If...
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Bamboo socks or cotton socks
Short answer: Bamboo socks move moisture faster and therefore smell less. Cotton socks are a little more robust and h...
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Bamboo socks or wool socks
Short answer: Wool insulates better in the cold and smells less after several days of wear. Bamboo socks are smoother...
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Bamboo or nylon in socks
Short answer: Nylon is stronger and dries faster, but it does not absorb moisture. Bamboo viscose absorbs moisture fr...
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Sock sizes explained
Short answer: Socks are sold in ranges such as 36 to 40 or 41 to 45. If your shoe size is at the top of a range, you ...
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Bamboo socks and odour in shoes
Short answer: The smell lives in the shoe, not just in the sock. Change socks daily, air your shoes after wearing the...
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Socks as a gift, what to know
Short answer: Socks are a safe gift, because the size is a range rather than an exact number. Choose a dark core colo...
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