jan

I know that's a goofy question, but think about it...is there much worse than trouser socks that work their way down into your shoes, bunch up around your ankles, make your feet sweat, work their way into folds that end up chafing your feet, and are just thoroughly miserable?? <BR><BR>I'm wanting to find a mid-weight (non-nylon weight), coolmax type of sock that doesn't do any of the above, keeps your feet dry, and make walking a joy instead of drudgery. I've got foot problems anyway, and the last thing I need are crummy socks with all the city walking we'll be doing on our upcoming trip. Black, casual/dressy flat shoes. Any suggestions out there???

Karen Blixen

the Sock Shop has good socks just like that. I bought 3 pair of navy blue ones.<BR><BR>

c

Donna Karan makes great knee highs, "loafer" socks and tights..always black

Leslie

Gold Toe socks, they make beautiful ones for women too. They never slip.

xxxx

I HATE THOSE SEAMS THAT GO ACROSS YOUR TOES!!!!!!!!!!!!! Bagging I can stand but those bulky seams get me every time!!!!!!!!!!!!<BR><BR>That place in London "Sock shop"???? ?has realy good socks!

Wilma

nice little cotton socks at the Gap, they always stay up.

amy

I second the suggestion of Gold Toe socks. They are great and last a long time! No slipping and great weights. And I think lots of stores carry them: department stores, discount stores, have even seen them at Marshall's.

jan

well, maybe it's just my feet, but gold toe and gap socks both slip on me. the ribbed ones from gap do okay for awhile, then after a few washings they seem to stretch out just enough that they won't stay up. and YES, i hate those seams, too!!!<BR><BR>what i'd really like to find are some knee-hi, if necessary, thin socks, but not hosiery socks (make my feet sweat too much), that are made of some new coolmax fabric and are MEANT to be worn for lots of walking. but not athletic. <BR><BR>tall order, i fear. but i will look into donna karan and a few other suggestions. any more??

jan

hey, karen, is the sock shop a chain? do we have these stores in the states? i tried to do a search on the net but came up dry.

Karen Blixen

it is a chain in London.<BR><BR>they are EVERYWHERE.<BR><BR>I cannot say I have seen them in the US...<BR><BR>sorry if this does not help.

janelle

Go to a really good department store, and look through their hoisery departments. You'd be surprised at the the choices. <BR>All cotton , wool or silk is much coooler, more comfortable, and will allow the moisture to wick away from your feet. Walking around with wet, polyester socks will destroy your feet. <BR>Also, look into mens socks. Some are sized to fit females and they can be very nice.

r

Jan; Hue brand makes a good blend sock that stays up. Many dept. stores and shoe stores carry Hue. I have also bought them from a website called: Alexblake.com<BR><BR>They carry Hue and other brands.

jan

will try. thanks for the suggestions! forgot about hue...they are good.

Carol

Hi,<BR>Travel Smith (travelsmith.com) has black Cool Max socks for men and women. Not cheap, though.

jan

I have found the socks! They are a little thin, but they have NO SEAM, and they stay up maaaahvelously, dahling!<BR>(This is for you, xxx.)<BR><BR>I found them at Dillard's, and they are by Ralph Lauren, 3 to a pack for $15.

elvira

I take a variety: Hue, Hanes, Gold Toe, even a couple of pairs of cheap ones from discount stores. Depending upon which shoes I'm wearing, or where Jupiter is in alignment, one pair is going to slip and bunch. I carry a spare pair (oh so nice when my feet get wet) in my daypack/tote for just that occasion.

Shari

Ralph Lauren, Jones New York & Donna Karan make great trouser socks!

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sockit

The VERY BEST socks in the world are SmartWool socks. These are seriously wonderful socks. They come in all sorts of styles, for hiking, walking, running, casual wear. They're expensive but wear forever and even tho wool, washable and wearable all year round. They make your feet feel springy somehow.