Actually, it's more like the innocuous seams on the socks, but that wouldn't have made as good a title, would it?
I have several pairs of socks that rarely get washed - no, it's not what you're thinking - because they rarely get worn.
The toe seam - I'm sure there's some technical name for that - is ridged. I'll bet you're thinking that's no big deal, but it is to someone whose toes may go in all directions of the compass. A ridge just adds a hurdle in your shoe that your toe(s) need to overcome.
In the future, my sock purchases will be seamless.
I can’t abide sock seams. Sometimes I wear them wrong side out in an effort to avoid them, but usually I spend an hour taking my shoes off, rearranging my socks, and putting my shoes back on. It’s a nuisance.
It’s amazing how such a minor detail can cause such great aggravation.
Another trick I use is to wear the socks so that the seam is underneath my toes. Unfortunately, this doesn’t work with every style of sock.
I have very cold feet and like thicker socks for warmth. A few years ago I discovered Ski Tubes, I think I blogged about them in the past. The Ski Tubes do not have a heel so I wear them with the toe seam on the under part of my foot, it makes for great comfort.
I’m glad that works for you, Grannymar.
I’m not a fan of thicker socks because I have wider feet and it just gets too crowded in there! 😉
I totally agree! I now make sure when I buy socks that they are seamless! Great post as usual. Nan
Thanks, Nan.
All those little details that people often take for granted.
100% agree! Though, those kind of socks make great sock puppets 🙂 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G2b4vUZ7wR4 (video of Shari Lewis with Lamb Chop and Charlie Horse 4:36)
Oops, missed this one!
Thanks for the memories!