If your socks change color, lose their elasticity, have developed uncomfortable holes, have disappeared or got lost in the laundry, or even if you have a gift to buy someone special, it’s time to buy some new socks! What can you do to extend the life of socks?

Make sure you keep your feet uber clean with daily showers as sometimes a sweat build-up can cause the discoloration. We also recommend using a shoe tree to prevent your shoes from sagging and coming into contact with your socks. Change your shoes regularly and of courses It goes without saying, buying high-quality socks will prevent color bleed.

This is the time to Invest in a sock selection, maybe a well made funky striped collection would not just make sure you aren’t rocking a wrinkled and unattractive sock ensemble, but would also inject some personality into your workday. It can often be that once the elastic has gone in one pair, all your socks are likely to suffer the same fate! So take those old nasties straight to the trash and buy a brand new set! Buying a patterned sock set containing the same style and color socks is a great idea too as if one or two of your socks start to lose their elasticity, you can pair good ones together and simply throw away the offenders. Once again, it goes without saying to invest in top quality, well-made socks. So now let’s get on to one of the most frustrating sock issues, holes in your socks!!

Don’t walk on your toes
Sometimes your walking gait can affect the longevity of your socks, those who rock towards their toes could find they are more likely to find a toe peeping through their otherwise intact sock! Obviously wearing high quality and well-made socks can help to alleviate this. Robust stitching and good quality materials such as Spandex, known for its excellent elasticity, naturally hard-wearing cotton and the strength of man-made fibers such as nylon. Although it requires some thought to change the way you walk, as it results from the way your entire body is constructed, it could be just the motivation you need!