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How socks tie an outfit together
Short answer: Socks are the link between trousers and shoes. The same colour as your trousers lengthens the leg, whil...
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How many pairs of socks you actually need
Short answer: You need one pair per day between two washes, plus two spare. With a weekly wash that means nine to ten...
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Repairing the toe of a sock
Short answer: A thin or holed toe can be darned with a net of stitches that replaces the worn fabric. It takes about ...
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Why socks dry fastest
Short answer: A sock has a lot of surface compared with its weight, so water can evaporate from almost the whole fabr...
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Why the toe seam can be felt
Short answer: The toe seam is where the tube of the sock is closed, and it sits exactly where your toes bend. If it i...
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What a heel gusset knit is
Short answer: The heel is knitted as a triangular reinforcement that turns the sock ninety degrees. Without it, the s...
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The same socks every day or variety
Short answer: Identical socks make the morning simple and pairing after the wash easy. Variety lets you match the day...
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Dense or airy socks in summer
Short answer: An airy knit lets heat escape and feels cooler in a closed shoe. A dense sock protects better against r...
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White or coloured socks for sport
Short answer: White socks show when they are clean, while coloured ones hide marks from shoes and surfaces. For sport...
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Plain or patterned socks for work
Short answer: Plain socks are the safe choice at workplaces with a dress code, while a pattern adds a detail that is ...
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Thin or thick sock in a sneaker
Short answer: A thin sock leaves room in the shoe and gives better contact with the sole, while a thick sock cushions...
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Ankle sock or high sock
Short answer: An ankle sock is cooler and stays hidden in a low shoe, while a crew sock stays up better and protects ...
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