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Ribbed Socks
Posted on 25. Apr, 2010 by admin.
Ribbed socks have their history in hand knitting. When knitters would make socks out of pure wool (which normally has very little stretch), they found it pretty difficult to make a sock that would fit comfortably, without slipping down, but also be large enough to get onto the foot.
The rib stitch is perfect. It provides [...]
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Men Socks
Posted on 21. Apr, 2010 by admin.
Men socks are basically categorized in two ways. There are socks for dressing well (think office, weddings, and other special occasions) and socks for leisure.
In either case, as anyone ‘lucky’ enough to wash socks knows, there is a very real danger of the daily grind turning a fresh sock into a wet horror of bacteria [...]
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Diabetic Socks
Posted on 15. Apr, 2010 by admin.
Yes, there is such a thing as a diabetic sock, and its not a foot covering that needs to watch its blood sugar level.
A diabetic circulatory system needs more careful monitoring than others. Because there tends to be a higher level of blood sugar, a diabetic is at risk of ulcers of the foot. This [...]
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Sock Sale
Posted on 10. Apr, 2010 by admin.
When you think of buying socks, a socks sale is not necessarily the first thing that springs to mind. But there are big savings to be had in this occasionally dull but necessary part of your personal wardrobe.
End of season sock sales are a great way to pick up bargains for next year. Just like [...]
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Socks Online
Posted on 03. Apr, 2010 by admin.
Of all of the products available for sale on the internet, it is arguable the easiest and most sensible to buy socks online.
Not only are they cheap, plentiful and varied, they are also guaranteed not to break in the post!
Buying socks online is a snap if you remember a few tips:
Socks online are not [...]
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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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