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Aerows

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124. Mine are so narrow

Mon Dec 16, 2013, 02:13 PM

Dec 2013

that "normal" socks bunch up and irritate the hell out of me. I have high arches and long skinny toes and feet. Finding 8A shoes that are fashionable is not easy. Finding socks that don't bunch up around your toes and try to drive you crazy is worse.

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Best socks? [View all] Aerows Dec 2013 OP

I'm a shitty gift giver, aren't I? Aerows Dec 2013 #1

Personally I would love to get some good socks for Xmas, as all of mine have been darned repeatedly El_Johns Dec 2013 #8

I like nice socks, too Aerows Dec 2013 #12

I get wonderful socks at TJ Maxx at a big discount! CTyankee Dec 2013 #127

People still darn socks? n/t doc03 Dec 2013 #47

Necessity. Didn't want to spend the money to replace them, didn't want to wear thrift store El_Johns Dec 2013 #53

I apologize that was kind of an insensitive remark. I sew buttons on doc03 Dec 2013 #59

I wasn't offended. I don't think many people darn socks now days. But it saved me a little money. El_Johns Dec 2013 #75

There are many in need in our community. Aerows Dec 2013 #87

If you have a favorite piece of clothing Aerows Dec 2013 #114

I still have a wooden "darning egg" but I never use it. I am dreadful at sewing, always have been, CTyankee Dec 2013 #129

It's always useful Aerows Dec 2013 #130

Try LL Bean. ananda Dec 2013 #24

^^ This. n/t winter is coming Dec 2013 #84

Heh, no, it's probably just that asking about 'socks' on DU makes people twitchy petronius Dec 2013 #26

I honestly didn't think of that Aerows Dec 2013 #39

Cabela's has some great socks. ohheckyeah Dec 2013 #79

I don't think so.... ohheckyeah Dec 2013 #83

wool socks with some cashmere for softness NMDemDist2 Dec 2013 #2

Those look awesome Aerows Dec 2013 #13

For winter, I buy Costco wool blend socks. They are grey, warm, thick. I buy them in the store uppityperson Dec 2013 #3

I don't want to give a bad gift, but I would like to give something useful. Aerows Dec 2013 #9

I wear these, added links. They are comfortable, warm, and last. sox are good present uppityperson Dec 2013 #11

Not a crappy gift, then? Aerows Dec 2013 #14

Not crappy at all. The Kirkland ones are made in the USA also, so you can feel good about that uppityperson Dec 2013 #19

"Stuff a piece of candy in each and say Santa joined in" Aerows Dec 2013 #40

Now you have me thinking of doing this also, thanks for the good gift idea. uppityperson Dec 2013 #48

Tie a nice bow around the top? Aerows Dec 2013 #52

Just bought my mom & dad some of the merino wool ones (2nd link).. I madmom Dec 2013 #27

Good job. I've gone through a lot of wool socks over the years and really like these uppityperson Dec 2013 #33

I ordered them Aerows Dec 2013 #44

I second the socks from Costco kcr Dec 2013 #36

I'm glad that Aerows Dec 2013 #45

Not crappy at all kcr Dec 2013 #46

I third the wool socks from Costco Duer 157099 Dec 2013 #72

I fourth the wool socks from Costco KentuckyWoman Dec 2013 #100

These are absolutely the best socks I've ever worn. I would dance for joy to receive more as a gift. arcane1 Dec 2013 #4

Yay! So it isn't a bad Christmas gift idea? Aerows Dec 2013 #6

In my opinion, it's a great gift idea! arcane1 Dec 2013 #18

Ooo, and they come in black, too! Aerows Dec 2013 #34

I'm wearing the black on es right this minute arcane1 Dec 2013 #37

The best socks? edbermac Dec 2013 #5

Thorlos! LiberalElite Dec 2013 #7

Thank you! Aerows Dec 2013 #16

They are not "a little pricey" at $14 per pair jmowreader Dec 2013 #20

Socks the cat, of course... madinmaryland Dec 2013 #10

Costco has some nice thermal boot socks and athletic socks Kingofalldems Dec 2013 #15

Depends. What kind of puppets are you making? pinboy3niner Dec 2013 #17

I always stress when gift-giving Aerows Dec 2013 #21

Check out LL Bean's selection aikoaiko Dec 2013 #22

Thanks for the link, I'll check it out Aerows Dec 2013 #32

It's a fine idea. aikoaiko Dec 2013 #35

I LOVE these - also US made jberryhill Dec 2013 #23

I'm bad ... Aerows Dec 2013 #31

They are pricey, but a good value jberryhill Dec 2013 #42

I have very narrow feet and don't weigh much Aerows Dec 2013 #113

Vermont Country Store might have something...... Little Star Dec 2013 #25

I was going to order them Aerows Dec 2013 #28

:( Sorry but they did look nice huh? Little Star Dec 2013 #51

They look like your toes Aerows Dec 2013 #58

World's Softest Socks. Vinca Dec 2013 #29

You came to the right place. Warren DeMontague Dec 2013 #30

Wigwams: Union-made in the USA. Brickbat Dec 2013 #38

Field biologist approved XemaSab Dec 2013 #82

We'll see if they are Aerows Dec 2013 #111

These are glorious socks, and I'm very picky BainsBane Dec 2013 #41

Best socks ever, just re-ordered. Nt erinlough Dec 2013 #50

My favorite socks, LWolf Dec 2013 #43

Another rec. for diabetic socks Mopar151 Dec 2013 #120

My feet LWolf Dec 2013 #121

Mine are so narrow Aerows Dec 2013 #124

But we're all supposed LWolf Dec 2013 #131

Try bamboo HillWilliam Dec 2013 #49

I actually have two pair of bamboo running socks Aerows Dec 2013 #55

REI Merino Wool expedition socks ....... rdharma Dec 2013 #54

Yah. nt bemildred Dec 2013 #63

Same here. n/t FSogol Dec 2013 #77

Oops! Replied in the wrong spot. rdharma Dec 2013 #81

If you're trying to keep your feet warm hootinholler Dec 2013 #56

Who would know better than an Army Soldier? shedevil69taz Dec 2013 #57

And you would be happy to receive such for Christmas? Aerows Dec 2013 #60

Oh absolutely...if I needed any more... shedevil69taz Dec 2013 #64

DU Drive Aerows Dec 2013 #65

I'll help, and so will DU, here's the thread I started Aerows Dec 2013 #66

A dog's life pintobean Dec 2013 #61

I just buy those 6 packs of Gold Toe socks, they are good doc03 Dec 2013 #62

Aerows >>>go to Sockdreams. Even if you don't get anything for anyone else you'll drool KittyWampus Dec 2013 #67

OMG... shoes and stockings Aerows Dec 2013 #70

"Tentacle" thigh highs KittyWampus Dec 2013 #73

Oh, look at the pond Aerows Dec 2013 #95

SmartWool socks 2naSalit Dec 2013 #68

Smartwool socks are my favorite Sienna86 Dec 2013 #76

I like them dflprincess Dec 2013 #108

Looks like you got plenty of good advice. Prof. Dumbledore of Harry Potter fame TexasProgresive Dec 2013 #69

Dickies work socks are pretty good. delta17 Dec 2013 #71

Wigwams. n/t murielm99 Dec 2013 #74

I'll look into them! Aerows Dec 2013 #94

Handmade socks are the best! shanti Dec 2013 #78

Can I be a favorite people Aerows Dec 2013 #88

Amen to that! knitter4democracy Dec 2013 #106

thorlo...north carolina spanone Dec 2013 #80

Looks like the best place Aerows Dec 2013 #89

i've had some, they are great...pricey, but great socks. spanone Dec 2013 #99

And then there is this type of Socks....... rdharma Dec 2013 #85

I have a meow meow Aerows Dec 2013 #91

Just make sure that the person is not senstive to wool if giving merino or smart wool or ingenious. we can do it Dec 2013 #86

Uh oh Aerows Dec 2013 #93

I guess ask or get someone to find out. we can do it Dec 2013 #98

I can't wear wool. It's itchy for me to HappyMe Dec 2013 #122

I've recently become a smartwool believer. beac Dec 2013 #90

Thank you, beac Aerows Dec 2013 #92

Fox River Wick Dry are my absolute favorite... adirondacker Dec 2013 #96

You know about socks! Aerows Dec 2013 #97

Exactly! adirondacker Dec 2013 #103

Narrow Feet! Aerows Dec 2013 #110

We like Land's End question everything Dec 2013 #101

I once had a lovely pair of hand-knit wool socks made from the same heavy yarn... Chan790 Dec 2013 #102

Oh Aerows Dec 2013 #112

Adidas! MrMickeysMom Dec 2013 #104

I go to Sierra Trading Post for wool socks. knitter4democracy Dec 2013 #105

goldtoe, according to the add that just popped up on my screen magical thyme Dec 2013 #107

Re: circulation: I bought my husband "socks for diabetics". WinkyDink Dec 2013 #109

113 replies about socks. Well played LittleBlue Dec 2013 #115

I asked a question so that I could buy gifts for the family Aerows Dec 2013 #118

Powerful stuff, Aerows. You should be in advertising LittleBlue Dec 2013 #119

I wasn't selling, but offer me a higher paying job Aerows Dec 2013 #123

Fits RobinA Dec 2013 #116

Well, don't go to Walmart. ALL their socks suck. Laffy Kat Dec 2013 #117

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LOL Aerows Dec 2013 #126

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