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Socks Blog
Posted on 20. Jun, 2010 by admin.
The blogosphere is jam-packed with enthusiasts of everything from Internation Politics to yep, socks.
Most socks blogs are for knitters. This ancient pastime has made a comeback in recent years, especially in the wake of the 2008 economic crisis when everything to do with recycling and cutting costs has become fashionable, rather than something only practiced [...]
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Quality Socks
Posted on 12. Jun, 2010 by admin.
High quality socks do not need to be expensive, although most are more pricey than the rest of the socks on offer.
There are a few things to remember when choosing your footwear, to ensure you really are getting quality:
Wool is best. There are plenty of people who will tell you differently, but wool has [...]
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Kneehigh Socks
Posted on 09. Jun, 2010 by admin.
Not just for schoolgirls anymore, kneehigh socks are a fashion statement that can be understated or overt, depending on the mood and occasion.
When chosen carefully, knee high socks can accentuate and flatter any leg shape or size. Think legs should go for bold prints and colors, with horizontal stripes. This draws the eye across the [...]
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Woolen Socks
Posted on 03. Jun, 2010 by admin.
Woolen socks have been around almost as long as socks themselves. While the very first socks that we know of were made from animal skins tied to the foot with leather bindings, the clever ancient Egyptians were the ones who began knitting socks from spun wool.
Knitting socks has been part of human history every since. [...]
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Teens Socks
Posted on 30. May, 2010 by admin.
Teens socks need changing, and washing, way more often than your average person.
It is one of the unfortunate side effects of the teen years that increased hormone production, sweating and activity can cause chronically smelly feet. It’s pretty embarrassing for most teens, but it will pass.
In the meantime, a teen’s socks need attention.
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Skater Socks
Posted on 26. May, 2010 by admin.
When you’re talking skater socks, you’re really talking old school tube socks.
The tube sock has dominated the skate scene since its inception in the 70s and although hyper-pro athletic socks come and go, the classic Three Stripe tube sock still rules.
The striped Tube Sock started to infiltrate American pop culture in the 1960s. For the [...]
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Hot Socks
Posted on 22. May, 2010 by admin.
Hot socks are the ultimate in lounging luxury. They are basically socks that you can microwave, and are almost always a kind of slipper sock filled with wheat (to keep them warm for hours) and/or aromatherapy oils to soothe your tired feet while you unwind.
They look a little like moonboots and they are definitely not [...]
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Home Socks
Posted on 14. May, 2010 by admin.
Home socks are the sock that shows your support of your team.
These go right to the heart of sporting pride, and home socks should not be given or worn lightly. Home socks usually come in knee-high form, a replica of the socks that your sporting hero is wearing onto the field.
Although most home socks are [...]
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Cheap Socks
Posted on 07. May, 2010 by admin.
There is a big difference between cheap socks as in trashy, cheap socks as in inexpensive and cheap socks as in the kind that falls apart after one wear.
Buying cheap socks can be fun (especially when they are either the inexpensive, high-value bargain kind or the slightly kinky schoolgirl kind), but buying cheap socks that [...]
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Ski Socks
Posted on 01. May, 2010 by admin.
When you hit the slopes for the first time, the amount of gear you need can be overwhelming. Snow suits, boots, poles, gloves, hat, goggles, and of course the skis.
But don’t ignore the little stuff. Blisters and sores are really common among skiers. The boot is unwieldy and will rub. This, coupled with the freezing [...]
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