There are few things that can get your day off on the wrong foot more than a bad pair of socks. You know the ones: They bunch. They slide. They sport more holes than a slice of Swiss cheese after the ...

The Darn Tough Merino Wool Full Cushion socks are our top pick for the best hiking socks and wool socks for their durability and versatility through the seasons and activities. Smartwool Mountaineer ...

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A lot of the time, sock marks simply mean the elastic was firm, and your skin was soft that day. Heat, long car rides, standing in queues or sitting at a desk without moving all encourage fluid to ...

A simple pair of striped socks from Japanese convenience stores has become a global cult item. But how did an everyday essential turn into the souvenir travellers seek out? I am on the hunt in Tokyo.

Apple can put a sock in it, customers say. The tech giant unveiled its latest accessory this week — an iPhone holder made of a simple piece of ribbed material bearing a striking resemblance to a sock ...

Apple's just-announced iPhone Pocket accessory has been mocked over its $230 price point and threadbare nature — which has been described as simply being a ribbed fabric "sock." The high-fashion ...

Take a $29 iPod Sock and make it pretentious. Take a $29 iPod Sock and make it pretentious. is a news writer focused on creative industries, computing, and internet culture. Jess started her career at ...

Style rules are made to be broken, in our opinion. Case in point: Wearing heels with socks, a combination that historically was completely unthinkable, has become a big trend this fall and winter. It ...

Learn how to create heatless curls overnight using socks and a scarf. Easy styling technique for vintage-inspired waves! Asbestos, FBI raids and an alleged cult: Former Calif. Air Force base for sale ...