Flappy socks

I wear trainer socks, all good, size 6

I also recommend bamboo socks. I bought some in TKMaxx and they were fabulous. I got rid of my old socks and bought more bamboo. They help so much because I have peripheral neuropathy in my feet and legs.

I used to buy bamboo socks from Boots to wear under boots. Really soft and stayed soft after washing but slightly elastic so fitted well. Haven't worn socks for a few years so don't know if they still do them.

I bought bamboo socks from TK for the family last Christmas (dh 2xsil and 2 dd) and they all found that they don’t wash well and often go into holes after only a few wears.
Dh left with 2 pairs out of 5. Very disappointed.

Alexa I now sit on the second stair up to put on socks and/or shoes. I rest one foot on the step below me, where it is near enough to reach, and as I am already sitting down I don't overbalance.

I was advised to wear the bamboo diabetic socks ( am diabetic so makes sense) and it’s true they are very soft and comfy to wear.
Like katek though I rarely wear socks, in any Season, under footwear, so wear the bamboo socks just in the evenings snuggled on a sofa for a bit of warmth.
The bamboo socks seem small but do stretch when needed.

I have small feet (3) but I never wear socks! Haven’t done so for years, in fact I can’t remember when I last wore them. I don’t wear shoes/slippers in the house either

CherryCezzy

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

In general, they say that bamboo socks are very comfortable and do not sweat... Have you seen the benefit in this respect?

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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 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.

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.

Thanks Spagh. i will have a look.

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

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

Snag tights are amazing

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!

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