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Many of us get sore feet after strenuous exercise. However, this does NOT have to be the way it is. If you get Arch Support Socks, your feet will be happily supported — and your feet won’t be sore!
When I had a jogging class in college, I used these socks. I LOVED them! They really made a difference.
So give them a try, and have your feet thank you!
Posted by blogger as Articles at 9:50 PM PST
As socks are getting more expensive, it is nice to know how to get your money’s worth. See our Guide to Buying Womens Socks to get the most for your money. Your socks will be more fashionable, last longers and not slump.
Posted by blogger as Articles, Sock Buying Tips at 12:57 PM PST
Often we want to be healthier, most want to be happier, and many want to be wealthier. Usually when making a new years resolution, we try to in some way include one of these goals. So what does this have to do about socks?
For those wanting to be healthier, getting atheletic socks for exercise can help prevent blisters and prevent sweaty feet.
For those wanting to be happier, Toe socks can often bring a smile to most peoples faces.
And for those wanting more wealth, often reusing things saves money. See our Uses for Single Socks for ideas on how to clean up your cluttering single socks and save money at the same time!
Posted by blogger as Articles, Helpful Socks at 12:23 PM PST
After going to the movies last night, I just had to write about Happy Feet! It is a delightful movie about the cutest penguins. Perhaps a bit more political than I wanted to see, I still throughly enjoyed this flick. And of course, I wanted find some Happy Feet Slippers for kids and penguin socks for me to help us remember the movie!
I loved how Happy Feet helps people appreciate these penguins and encourages one to follow their dream!
Posted by blogger as Articles at 9:02 PM PST
Getting the Most Sock for Your Money
You get what you pay for, even when shopping for socks. Many types of socks are a true investment for most people, especially those who are making the purchase for athletic endeavors, for medical purposes, and appropriateness in the workplace.
When a single pair of socks sets you back $20 to $30, it pays to do some research before heading to the store. Here are some tips to help you before you shop:
Athletes
Medical Care
Career Socks
Every job has a dress code, which includes footwear. The accompanying socks must give you the performance you pay for.
In an office, the socks should match the slacks, not the shoe. And, they must be well made to last longer. Again, you get what you pay for. Don’t waste money on socks you will rarely wear. Using too much color and patterns draws attention, which may not be proper for the workplace.
Whether male or female, it’s important to choose hosiery that fits well and stays up. It’s not proper to be pulling up your socks during a business meeting. Over-the-calf socks with formal slacks will ensure that they do not slump, and bunch. For the utmost in comfort, look for a flat seam across the toe. Cushioned tops stay up without binding, just as cushioned bottoms go a long way to keeping the foot comfortable all day long.
Women’s stockings, also called nylons or pantyhose, must never have a hole. Buy the best, for the best performance. Manufacturers have taken new measures to make sure women’s socks, even the dressier versions, have additional padding in sensitive areas for those who work in the standing position all day.
For people who work in areas where hard labor and heavy-duty shoes or boots are called for, the key is comfort. Pressure and impact points exist on every foot, and feet subjected to extended shearing forces need extra protection. When moisture is retained by socks, skin becomes vulnerable to blistering. This is why socks with high wicking properties are so important. Synthetic materials mixed with padded cotton are a good choice.
Posted by blogger as Articles, Sock Buying Tips at 4:19 PM PST
For those who have been caught flat-footed in discussions on foot coverings here are easy to understand explainations and fun facts on the cloth that covers your feet.
A sock is a knitted garment for enclosing the human foot and/or lower leg. The purpose is to ease contact between the foot and footwear, keep the feet warm, and absorb sweat from the feet.
The word sock is derived from the the Latin word soccus, which was a type of low-heeled, loose-fitting shoe or slipper used by the Greeks. Roman comedians also wore soccus. The Latin word soccus could have been a variation of the ancient Greek sukkhos, which was a Phrygian shoe. This word was probably derived from an Asian language. Greeks wore their soccuses on their feet, then put their sandals on top on them, and as happens today, people removed their sandals walked inside their houses in their soccuses. The Old English usage was soc, which then became socke in Middle English times.
Read more on Sock Terminology
Posted by blogger as Articles at 7:39 PM PST
Though they are most often hidden below jeans or trousers, socks are as important to men’s fashion know-how as they are to women. White athletic socks, for instance, will ruin even the most stylish Armani suit. It is very important that men know the basics of choosing the proper sock as part of their overall clothing scheme. Choices are endless in any department store, where socks are referred to as hosiery.
The following tips will help you pick the best men’s socks (hosiery) and avoid the wrong pair for any look.
Learn about Choosing Mens Socks
Posted by blogger as Articles, Sock Buying Tips at 1:23 PM PST
I heard from some people, that toe socks are a bit too wild for them. They find that having ones toes separated a bit too odd for them to wear (though they seem to like gloves on their hands!). So I wrote an article on Fancy Knee High Socks that goes into why knee high socks may help you make the fashion statement you want affordably.
Posted by blogger as Articles at 10:58 PM PDT
When in college I needed Physical Education credit. Not being very good at sports at the time, I took the safest class I could find: jogging. Well, I found that I loved jogging — but my feet didn’t. I first got the best jogging shoes I could afford. That helped some — but not enough. What I found really helped were Arch Support Socks. They seemed to help my feet feel fresh during those 10 mile jogs. I could walk around campus (and Penn State has a HUGE campus!) and be fine after class.
So if you love jogging .. but are getting sore arches… try different socks, they may make a world of difference for you too!
Posted by blogger as Articles, Helpful Socks at 2:49 PM PDT
When I had my experience in Need More SMILES in Your Life?, I found that many people never even heard of Toe Socks. They were simply amazed that such things are made. So let me explain what toe socks are.
Toe socks are socks that keep toes separated like gloves keep fingers separated. More clearly, toe socks are gloves for the feet.
Toe socks are fun conversation apparel. They are also a great solution to hot, sweaty feet. Many men wear Mens Toe Socks to keep their feet cooler. By wicking away moisture at the same time, these socks also prevent atheletes foot.
Posted by blogger as Articles at 6:44 PM PDT