Flappy socks

I bought some bamboo socks and they seem to fit nicely without being tight.

TK Maxx, other outlets available.

Ps they were even smaller after being tumble dried, not recommended, but stretched out again to fit.

Quizzes, I buy one size smaller i.e. 12-3 and they fit beautifully

I second bamboo socks.
I was sent a free sample ? and they are probably the best socks I have.They stay put ...
My problem with socks that aren’t quite tight, is that they work down my ankles and under my heels, which is a ridiculous situation...

I wore some old floppy ones yesterday and the heels seemed to have worked round to the top of my foot.
I should have bought more bamboo ones, I only have 3 pairs.

Another fan of bamboo socks so soft and comfy

I think I'd better go to TK Maxx and buy some more before the rush!!

These people have small-foot sized socks that are suitable for swollen ankles.
I bought some for my mother-in-law from them and she was delighted.
They are helpful on the phone too if you aren’t sure which to purchase:

www.hj.co.uk/health-socks/socks/4/swollen-ankles?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIz5D7ioiG6AIViZntCh19eQoYEAAYBCAAEgITq_D_BwE

There seems to be only ever two sizes available, each with a broad size range. Even though I have average sized feet, M&S men's small size no longer work for me, they seem too large so I've moved on to Primark 4-8
And as for finding tights that fit, don't get me started....
Sorry I can't help Quizzer!

Snag tights are amazing

My problem is the opposite. I buy the flappiest socks to accommodate my swollen ankles.

Alexa - take a look at www.hj.co.uk/
They have some SUPER-wide ones

Thanks Spagh. i will have a look.

I see what you mean, NotSpagh. Actually my feet have another problem which is they are too far away now and I need to have loose socks all over so I can slip them over my toes with minimum effort. I have a strong stable wooden stool at just the right height to lift one foot on to whilst I keep a soft chair behind me in case I tip backwards. I use this arrangement for toenail cutting too.

I too had some free bamboo socks sent to me. They are a bit too small for my size 5.5 feet and chunky legs. They were sent by the company 'Bam', and are available from their own website and also on Amazon.

For those who prefer a wider fit I can recommend these diabetic socks. Although the tops are soft and wide they don't fall down. I have the ones with coloured toe and heel.
www.ebay.co.uk/itm/New-Ladies-6-Pairs-Extra-Wide-Top-Comfort-Fit-Poor-Circulation-Diabetic-Socks/143246318769?hash=item215a255cb1:m:mkdvVAtO-gLeD12bDW4v-Bg

I have bought bamboo socks from Boots. They have 'comfort' tops and are suitable for diabetics (which I'm not). I've had lots of 'diabetic' socks from Amazon and now wouldn't wear socks with tight elastic at the top.

Why not buy children's socks? They will be in smaller sizes.

I knit my own to fit my relatively long thin feet. I like bamboo best or warm woolen ones .

Have you tried tumble drying them? I have accidentally shrunk the length of mine that way.

Oh I can’t thank you enough. Only this morning I struggled to get my very ill DiLs socks on. Honestly it was so difficult we both had to sit sweating from exhaustion for a good ten minutes before we could move. I’ve just bought a few pairs from eBay.

Another one here who can recommend bamboo socks. I take a size 3 or 4 (or inbetween) shoe. It has always been a problem for me as also have odd toes. I was given a box of EWM Country Rose socks and they fit and don't roll down

Mrs1405, You knit your own! Hand knitted socks are IMO the height of luxury. I can barely remember the lovely feeling of hand knitted socks.

Alexa, if you can knit , it's not difficult. There are some wonderful yarns available. It's very addictive though!