Archive for March, 2010
Smartwool Socks
Posted on 31. Mar, 2010 by admin.
Sheep may have a reputation for being dumb, but their wool doesn’t. At least, not when it is in the hands of Peter and Patti Duke.
These two enterprising ski instructors from Steamboat Springs, Colorado, came up with the perfect sock for snow-sport enthusiasts and generally outdoorsy folk in 1994. Spun from Merino wool, the light, [...]
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Ladies Socks
Posted on 27. Mar, 2010 by admin.
Ladies socks are a completely different breed to mens socks.
While mens socks are easily divisible into Office and Leisure, ladies socks run a gamut of styles, colors, textures and fabrics. From the sparkly high sock to the discreet sporting ankle sock, the ladies sock is often a barometer of mood and location.
The office is a [...]
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Coloured Socks
Posted on 22. Mar, 2010 by admin.
The minute the first person decided to put a cartoon penguin on a sock an entire industry was born. Not only are there countless of different styles of socks you can buy, there are also countless colours and patterns to choose from.
Every parent dresses their toddler in outfits that include matching socks. A red and [...]
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Buy Socks
Posted on 16. Mar, 2010 by admin.
Socks are one of the easiest items to buy. They are sold everywhere, from your local pharmacy to the supermarket down the road, to every store in the mall and, of course, online. The reason for this is simple: everyone needs socks.
The general rule of economics is that when supply outweighs demand the value [...]
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Women’s Socks
Posted on 08. Mar, 2010 by admin.
Women operate differently than men on all levels. This fact is no different when it comes to their socks. While men are extremely straightforward about their socks: dress socks and athletic socks plus the occasional slipper, women are more complicated, wanting many different types of women’s socks.
Unlike the typical male’s rather bland and organized sock [...]
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Used Socks
Posted on 02. Mar, 2010 by admin.
You have to admit that the concept of the used sock is pretty disgusting. Who would want to wear a recycled version of the article of clothing that is literally designed solely to help capture and control sweat on a person’s foot?
Used socks can be dangerous if you are unaware of their source. They can [...]
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