tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1937170202895477126.post9102550659573944687..comments2024-03-25T16:44:35.555-04:00Comments on Sixbears in the Woods: Quest for socksSixbearshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15572224383041421400noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1937170202895477126.post-48236517909734630732016-10-19T22:35:27.426-04:002016-10-19T22:35:27.426-04:00Go to Walmart and buy some size 14 shoes, fill box...Go to Walmart and buy some size 14 shoes, fill box with sheep skin, and they'll make great socks. When I was talking about Israeli wrap, I got off subject matter. It's an israeli combat dressing because I'm a bleeder. I'm ready for anything. <br /><br />As for feet, you take a long ACE bandage and start at the toesies, then wrap upward in a criss-cross fashion over the heel, ending ABOVE the ankle because you don't want to cut off circulation.<br /><br />Look up Plantar Fasciitis wrap, and you'll find it there. It's not just used for pain. It's a good protective wrap. THEN you won't need such thick socks. Hey, at least I'm TRYING.<br /><br />https://heelthatpain.com/plantar-fasciitis/taping/plantar-fasciitis-taping/lotta joyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12742978845913126675noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1937170202895477126.post-40455635199560803592016-10-19T16:41:10.699-04:002016-10-19T16:41:10.699-04:00I really do live in the woods so my shopping optio...I really do live in the woods so my shopping options are limited. However, I just bought a pair of socks in a store run by a commune. (Christian cult, so strange) We happened to be in that town to visit someone in the hospital.Sixbearshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15572224383041421400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1937170202895477126.post-84488868137512731382016-10-19T16:39:13.109-04:002016-10-19T16:39:13.109-04:00Noted, thanks!Noted, thanks!Sixbearshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15572224383041421400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1937170202895477126.post-55529472705645549342016-10-19T16:38:57.113-04:002016-10-19T16:38:57.113-04:00It's not just having long feet, they are wide ...It's not just having long feet, they are wide and I have a high instep. Makes it difficult sometimes.Sixbearshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15572224383041421400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1937170202895477126.post-8710034540393506192016-10-19T16:30:05.427-04:002016-10-19T16:30:05.427-04:00Never heard of foot wraps; I'll have to see if...Never heard of foot wraps; I'll have to see if I can find anything online. I've always said that anything that says "one size fits all," REALLY means one size fits NONE!Gorges Smythehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08777621500611603786noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1937170202895477126.post-72587084895450155612016-10-19T16:29:06.965-04:002016-10-19T16:29:06.965-04:00There are four places that I have had great succes...There are four places that I have had great success in finding socks that fit my mutant 13 triple wide feet (with extra long finger-toes to really mess things up) as I don't buy sight unseen. The first two are normal stores and are JC Penny's (Gold toe) and at the XXL or Big and Tall shops. And I try them right there in the store before buying, which usually cheeses most places off, but didn't at the JCP.<br /><br />Strange how I can buy mutant feet shoes from Wal-Mart but they don't sell the socks to fit the feet.<br /><br />Third, if you actually have a real, honest to God cobbler shop in town, check them out. They can usually steer you to the right place.<br /><br />And, finally, my last ditch must have sock place is the Birkenstock store. Hate dealing with those granola crunchers, but my feet need the cover.Andrewnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1937170202895477126.post-55587570250196687552016-10-19T16:01:51.312-04:002016-10-19T16:01:51.312-04:00Just a note about the Wigwam socks. If they are a...Just a note about the Wigwam socks. If they are a bit too tight, you can wet the wool, stretch and let it dry. I wash mine in a washing machine (warm), but do not put in the dryer. Stretch while wet and air dry. I am so excited Carolyn is knitting you a pair.Janethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11206501173181278380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1937170202895477126.post-1558284955083406962016-10-19T15:53:33.465-04:002016-10-19T15:53:33.465-04:00Carolyn, you are so precious!Carolyn, you are so precious!Janethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11206501173181278380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1937170202895477126.post-38252534625479162092016-10-19T15:12:46.936-04:002016-10-19T15:12:46.936-04:00My grandson and son wear size 14 shoes. When I buy...My grandson and son wear size 14 shoes. When I buy my grandson socks, I buy ones that say 12-16. They fit. Getting the size you buy does not fit even though they should. <br /><br />My feet are picky about socks. So, I can totally understand your agony. <br />pparsimonyLindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14991571309786149363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1937170202895477126.post-7447320465992065912016-10-19T14:47:22.729-04:002016-10-19T14:47:22.729-04:00I'd be delighted. Contact me at:
sixbears@ho...I'd be delighted. Contact me at:<br /><br />sixbears@hotmail.comSixbearshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15572224383041421400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1937170202895477126.post-86409457285997452312016-10-19T14:45:03.209-04:002016-10-19T14:45:03.209-04:00I can find socks at WALMART that do not fit right....I can find socks at WALMART that do not fit right. <br /><br />I've got some quality socks coming in so we'll see how that works out.<br /><br />. . . now I've got to look up "Israeli wrap."Sixbearshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15572224383041421400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1937170202895477126.post-65305853168235777262016-10-19T10:27:18.031-04:002016-10-19T10:27:18.031-04:00I hope this doesn't come off as weird or stalk...I hope this doesn't come off as weird or stalkery, but I'm a knitter, I love making socks, and your blog has brought me a lot of enjoyment over the years. If you really miss wearing handknit socks (they really are so much more comfortable than store-bought--I think it's because of the seamless toes), would you like me to make and send you a pair?Carolynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08926948640579762399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1937170202895477126.post-69056391124193380272016-10-19T09:42:37.605-04:002016-10-19T09:42:37.605-04:00I can do an "Israeli wrap" in a heartbea...I can do an "Israeli wrap" in a heartbeat, and I carry Israeli combat dressing on me at all times due to no clotting factor. The bandage turns into one giant "clot" that surgeons aren't trained in how to remove it without causing the patient to bleed out (so there's that piece of joy).<br /><br />Back in Indiana when I wore serious boots, socks are necessary due to the aggressive stitching to hold the leather together. No socks? Giant sliding blisters. Thick "gold toe" socks are too expensive, and the thinner cotton socks slide down. You can literally go to WALMART and fine thick knitted socks with a smoother "lint like" liner. Now, what else can I help with? LOLlotta joyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12742978845913126675noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1937170202895477126.post-19809289146785225972016-10-19T08:24:32.225-04:002016-10-19T08:24:32.225-04:00Finding quality items in big sizes is often a roya...Finding quality items in big sizes is often a royal pain in the backside. It's great to get all these leads on good socks.Sixbearshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15572224383041421400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1937170202895477126.post-78480177177654217602016-10-19T08:23:15.184-04:002016-10-19T08:23:15.184-04:00Another plus. Apparently, there's one city in...Another plus. Apparently, there's one city in China that now makes most of the world's socks.Sixbearshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15572224383041421400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1937170202895477126.post-31155556901303129652016-10-19T08:22:27.565-04:002016-10-19T08:22:27.565-04:00Just ordered a pair. Thank you. Just ordered a pair. Thank you. Sixbearshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15572224383041421400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1937170202895477126.post-18284257453654014962016-10-19T08:14:38.744-04:002016-10-19T08:14:38.744-04:00Joel, good to hear from you. Miss your insight. ...Joel, good to hear from you. Miss your insight. Knitting a good skill for anybody to learn. Glad you stopped by.Sixbearshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15572224383041421400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1937170202895477126.post-68566256445842923182016-10-19T08:12:42.991-04:002016-10-19T08:12:42.991-04:00It's funny how someone will spend $20 on lunch...It's funny how someone will spend $20 on lunch which is gone in a day, but won't spend that on really quality socks that you wear all the time.Sixbearshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15572224383041421400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1937170202895477126.post-59710056676641282292016-10-19T08:10:45.863-04:002016-10-19T08:10:45.863-04:00Thanks for the link!Thanks for the link!Sixbearshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15572224383041421400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1937170202895477126.post-72247267971834213312016-10-19T08:10:26.216-04:002016-10-19T08:10:26.216-04:00Seems like something worth experimenting with.Seems like something worth experimenting with.Sixbearshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15572224383041421400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1937170202895477126.post-74465230858780067262016-10-19T08:07:49.568-04:002016-10-19T08:07:49.568-04:00Thanks Gary! I knew if I put my problem out there...Thanks Gary! I knew if I put my problem out there people would have some good ideas.Sixbearshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15572224383041421400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1937170202895477126.post-90346106367718249662016-10-19T06:48:04.389-04:002016-10-19T06:48:04.389-04:00Wiggys makes great
lamilite socks, in bigger size...Wiggys makes great <br />lamilite socks, in bigger sizes.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1937170202895477126.post-87125795667862996262016-10-19T05:02:05.710-04:002016-10-19T05:02:05.710-04:00Wigwam socks are made in the USA.Wigwam socks are made in the USA.Janethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11206501173181278380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1937170202895477126.post-53918043159864791022016-10-19T05:00:30.136-04:002016-10-19T05:00:30.136-04:00If knitting doesn't work for you, you might ch...If knitting doesn't work for you, you might check out Wigwam Men's El Pine socka. They are rag wool and the x-large according to the size chart will fit men's 14-16 shoe. My husband suffered burns from falling into scalding water on his feet and legs and these socks work for him. He sometimes wears a thin cotton sock as a liner and he wears them year round as they breathe and are comfortable. He says they cushion his feet. You can find them on amazon. We purchase the undyed natural color. They are expensive but last for years. You could try out just one pair to see if they work. They are nice when the winter comes on Janethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11206501173181278380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1937170202895477126.post-37808180528055256592016-10-19T03:21:50.799-04:002016-10-19T03:21:50.799-04:00Hey SixBears. It's Joel from the blog Woodman&...Hey SixBears. It's Joel from the blog Woodman's wanderings and rambling. I have not kept up with the blog, or commenting much the to my wife long battle with cancer. When I was a kid my mother had got me to learn knitting. I used to knit clothes for my two teddies then! Maybe you could learn how to knit soxes! It's not actualky too difficult when using circular knitting with four knitting needles. Good luck and keep warm. Joel in the UK.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15724659013449417576noreply@blogger.com