What brand compression socks should I buy? [more inside]
posted by corpse on Oct 16, 2009 - 2 answers

What do you call these dress socks? They're very thin and stretchy, almost like opaque calf-high pantyhose. Where can I buy them? [more inside]
posted by hjo3 on Sep 21, 2009 - 7 answers

Where can I buy awesome dress socks online? [more inside]
posted by rossination on Sep 12, 2009 - 5 answers

I've annoyed myself by getting stuck attempting to work out a silly maths problem relating to permutations. It's an extension of the 'how many odd socks do I have to pull out of a drawer before I find a pair' problem. Only my theoretical sock-wearer has three legs. And a penchant for odd socks. [more inside]
posted by Beautiful Screaming Lady on Sep 1, 2009 - 7 answers

Where can I get "no show" ankle socks that don't slide down? [more inside]
posted by mittenedsex on Aug 4, 2009 - 12 answers

I want to buy some preppy-funky patterned socks for men. Not argyle or stripes, but socks with a scatter of little random things airplanes or flamingos. These patterned socks in crazy colors like pink and lime green are ok too. What brands can I look into other than JCrew? [more inside]
posted by Jimmie on Jun 29, 2009 - 14 answers

The best pair of socks I own have lasted an amazingly long time, but they will eventually wear out, and I need help finding some more. [more inside]
posted by Bruce H. on Jun 18, 2009 - 8 answers

Global SOCKS5 Proxy in Ubuntu? (Or, MacOS/Widnows:Proxifier :: Linux:???) [more inside]
posted by SpiffyRob on May 11, 2009 - 4 answers

Where is the cheapest place (online) to buy a large number of identical plain white "no-show" socks? [more inside]
posted by vegetableagony on Mar 22, 2009 - 6 answers

My feet sweat a lot, no matter if I'm sitting still or running around. I am in search of the perfect work/dress shoes (business casual) that will help me best deal with my sweaty feet! All shoe suggestions are welcomed! [more inside]
posted by thankyoumuchly on Feb 17, 2009 - 19 answers

My dad is constantly wearing holes in the heels of his socks. After recently going through about $100 worth of new socks, it's time for a new course of action. He realizes that this means spending $10-$20 for each pair of socks, and he wants to make sure that his pricey new socks are going to last. Any personal recommendations for amazingly durable socks? [more inside]
posted by roundrock on Jan 25, 2009 - 28 answers

What to do with a load of odd socks? [more inside]
posted by missmagenta on Jan 5, 2009 - 26 answers

I am looking for small men's dress socks, preferably a store with an online presence. My foot length is about a size 6.5 (US). I don't know what genius decided that one sock size could fit all sizes between 6 - 13, but it simply ain't so. I'm tired of putting my foot into socks where the sock heel creeps up to my Achilles tendon. [more inside]
posted by jabberjaw on Dec 29, 2008 - 5 answers

I've got a problematic cat. She's a stray. I've had her for 8 years now, and we estimate she was about 4 months old when she decided to join me. There are 4 main problems: the persistent washing (till she bleeds); the crapping on the floor; the moving of socks and other small items around the house; and the general neediness. The vet is out of ideas. I have this naive hope that there will be a solution (ah, your cat has "Needywashingcrappersock syndrome, ms handee"). But I'm running out of patience (and cash). So it is time to Ask Metafilter. Anyone got any ideas? [more inside]
posted by handee on Oct 20, 2008 - 35 answers

I've always liked J.Crew's argyle socks - cotton, and thicker and more comfortable than a dress sock, but not so thick as to upset the sock/shoe balance. I do wonder, though, if some other sock purveyor sells a similar item of more quality, less expense, and/or more variety - in short, what's the best place to buy cotton argyles socks like those sold by J.Crew? [more inside]
posted by boombot on Oct 16, 2008 - 11 answers

Does anybody make a THIN sock a man could wear with shorts? [more inside]
posted by the matching mole on Sep 10, 2008 - 10 answers

Ladies of MetaFilter: what socks/hosiery do you wear with dress shoes and boots? [more inside]
posted by peep on Feb 3, 2008 - 30 answers

Best deals, patterns and otherwise for technical socks? (Cycling, Running, etc) [more inside]
posted by wuzandfuzz on Dec 7, 2007 - 9 answers

I'd like to use certain, specific applications over a SOCKS proxy on OS X. Is this possible? [more inside]
posted by armoured-ant on Oct 24, 2007 - 4 answers

Let's say I was selling really cool handmade and individually numbered socks. They would be organic and would have 3% of their sales donated to a charity. Now, let's say I set a cap at 400 pairs a month. Would you be intrigued to purchase them? [more inside]
posted by 913 on Oct 23, 2007 - 26 answers

Does anyone make socks that last anymore? [more inside]
posted by jmnugent on Sep 30, 2007 - 32 answers

Let's say I buy s socks. Now, these socks feel the very best (have a quality factor of 100) after f wearings, and must be discarded (have a quality factor of zero) after f × 100 wearings. I want to add these socks to a pool from which I draw two daily, and want to maximise the probability of selecting socks with the highest quality over the life of the pool... [more inside]
posted by TheNewWazoo on Jun 14, 2007 - 24 answers

What kind of socks make your feet sweat the least? [more inside]
posted by tabulem on Dec 9, 2006 - 18 answers

Where can I get those yellow socks that Virgin Atlantic gives out on their flights? [more inside]
posted by weaponsgradecarp on Oct 30, 2006 - 2 answers

It's getting warmer in georgia, and I love wearing my shoes around with no socks. My old chucks and my asics Onitsuka tigers are pretty great for that, any other suggestions? [more inside]
posted by Sreiny on Mar 5, 2006 - 13 answers

Anyone know any completely plain casual socks for a size 14 that arent too tight that I can get or order to Canada? [more inside]
posted by who else on Jan 7, 2006 - 7 answers

Where can I find my socks? [more inside]
posted by grabbingsand on Nov 21, 2005 - 1 answer

Keeping feet warm at night during the winter: any recommendations for comfy, super warm socks that don't restrict blood flow while you sleep? Bonus points if they have a separation between the toe and the rest of the little piggies
posted by buddha9090 on Oct 25, 2005 - 19 answers

Sock-matching with shorts? While I have a good feel for the rules on matching socks with trousers, I'm not as sure whether those also apply to matching socks with shorts. [more inside]
posted by Alex Handcoding on May 22, 2005 - 25 answers

I need socks. I'm thinking non white, medium thickness, casual socks to wear with nice sneakers or oxfords. Most important criterion: that they won't lose their stretchy-ness, thus becoming virtually impossible to put on after the first couple washings.
posted by leotrotsky on Apr 5, 2005 - 10 answers

My husband destroys socks. Every single pair he owns has holes in them, no matter how old they are. Darning is a neverending chore and buying new socks every week is expensive. Are there any socks that can stand up to him? Or are there any tricks to make his old socks hold together longer? [more inside]
posted by web-goddess on Mar 3, 2005 - 20 answers

What color socks should I wear with brown shoes and blue jeans?
posted by willnot on Feb 13, 2005 - 43 answers

I need to find socks for size 15 mens feet that are warm and unusual, i.e. wild colors/patterns. I just checked Marshall Fields and it has aprox. 3 pairs to pick from - all navy blue. I seriously can't drive around town looking for these like I did last year for the Crayolas that my brother wanted (those damn 64 boxes are hard to find). Any ideas?
posted by Juicylicious on Dec 14, 2004 - 12 answers

I have a huge problem with buying shoes that feel fine in the 10-second walk around but give me mad heel blisters after walking for 5 minutes. The shoe continously rubs up and the back of my heel/achille's tendon area. Anyone have similar problems and/or know of a remedy? Certain socks, tie your shoes a certain way. something you can buy- I'm all ears (beyond returning them or just not wearing them).
posted by jmd82 on Jul 8, 2004 - 15 answers

IckyBodilyFunctionFilter: When I don't wear socks, my hands sweat much more. Why is that?
(I wear socks 95% of the time, but today I've just got sandals on and my hands are clammy and gross as I type this.)
posted by Mr Bunnsy on May 11, 2004 - 7 answers