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Socks for Big & Tall

Posted By: Spiderman

Socks for Big & Tall - 03/22/22 06:34 PM

Started having numbness in my toes. After doing a lot of things I’ve come to the conclusion that the top of my socks are cutting off my circulation to my feet.

Bought some from Academy that were 12-15 but still at the calf they are really small in diameter.

Where do you buy work socks today that aren’t too tight on your calves?
Posted By: n2ratfishin

Re: Socks for Big & Tall - 03/22/22 06:46 PM

Have you tried Swiftwick socks?
Posted By: RBDavis3591

Re: Socks for Big & Tall - 03/22/22 06:50 PM

You might try Dr. Scholl's Diabetic and Circulatory Non-binding Crew Casual Socks.
Posted By: bigrebar

Re: Socks for Big & Tall - 03/22/22 06:52 PM

Wear ankle socks, problem solved. The rest of them pile up on the ankle anyway.
Posted By: Sawhorse

Re: Socks for Big & Tall - 03/22/22 06:55 PM

If you have dogs you can just go with no socks and then let them lick your feet clean again.
Posted By: RedRanger

Re: Socks for Big & Tall - 03/22/22 07:13 PM

Originally Posted by Spiderman
Started having numbness in my toes. After doing a lot of things I’ve come to the conclusion that the top of my socks are cutting off my circulation to my feet.

Bought some from Academy that were 12-15 but still at the calf they are really small in diameter.

Where do you buy work socks today that aren’t too tight on your calves?




I get the Dickies brands 12 - 15 from walmart, but they don't go up over your calves like tube socks, they rest above your ankle
Posted By: 2014NITROZ-7

Re: Socks for Big & Tall - 03/22/22 07:44 PM

Gold Toe over the calf length.
Posted By: Siberman

Re: Socks for Big & Tall - 03/22/22 08:36 PM

Get tested for diabetes and neuropathy . Seriously .
Posted By: Spiderman

Re: Socks for Big & Tall - 03/22/22 08:58 PM

Originally Posted by Siberman
Get tested for diabetes and neuropathy . Seriously .


Did the diabetes test and it was ok, hadn’t thought about nerve damage.

Thanks
Posted By: Spiderman

Re: Socks for Big & Tall - 03/22/22 08:59 PM

Originally Posted by 2014NITROZ-7
Gold Toe over the calf length.


I saw these and they will probably be worth a try.

Thanks!
Posted By: Mudshark

Re: Socks for Big & Tall - 03/22/22 09:08 PM

The best socks in the world can be found at the Army Surplus place. Wool, green socks.
Posted By: uncle_bagster

Re: Socks for Big & Tall - 03/22/22 09:10 PM

Whatever you buy, get them all the same color.
Posted By: LoneStarSon

Re: Socks for Big & Tall - 03/23/22 01:15 AM

Originally Posted by Spiderman
Originally Posted by Siberman
Get tested for diabetes and neuropathy . Seriously .


Did the diabetes test and it was ok, hadn’t thought about nerve damage.

Thanks


You may also want to consult your PCP or cardiologist. Congestive heart failure can cause your extremities to swell...Could also be an issue in your back around L4/L5.

If those are okay, yeah, ankle socks or no show socks would probably suffice.
Posted By: TR176

Re: Socks for Big & Tall - 03/23/22 01:42 AM

Medipeds socks. Never look back.
Posted By: hopalong

Re: Socks for Big & Tall - 03/23/22 12:51 PM

identify as a Neanderthal and go barefoot.

look at all the money you will save. grin
Posted By: Dan90210 ☮

Re: Socks for Big & Tall - 03/23/22 01:58 PM

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Posted By: Coach Hark

Re: Socks for Big & Tall - 03/23/22 04:20 PM

It’s been mentioned but I was gonna say neuropathy, that’s how mine started with itchy numb toes and feet.
Posted By: Spiderman

Re: Socks for Big & Tall - 03/30/22 01:32 AM

Originally Posted by 2014NITROZ-7
Gold Toe over the calf length.


The gold toe socks are the real deal. Numbness in my feet has went away and the circulation has been restored.

I think most of the regular white work socks have so much rayon, nylon in them to stay up, once they are washed 50 times and dried on high heat they shrink over time.
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