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12 December 2007, 23:32

JohnCrighton

Silly sock question

Yeah, it may sound silly, but . . . . .

Why do socks come in Large (Size 9-12) and XL (Size 13-15)?

I have a size 12.5 foot. Do I get the 9-12 sock, or the 13-15 sock? Seems like one would be too tight, the other too loose. I hate my feet.

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12 December 2007, 23:38

butchloc

get the bigger size, then if they're to big take a stick and wack you feet a couple times, they'll swell up and fit just right

12 December 2007, 23:41

Irish Paul

Go with the bigger size - in a pinch you could use one of them as an emergency sleeping bag!!

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12 December 2007, 23:42

JohnCrighton

Well, ask a silly question . . . . . . . lol

13 December 2007, 01:18

rholden

Socks stretch.

13 December 2007, 01:47

30ott6

Ask your mom, she'll know.

John

13 December 2007, 02:45

Woodmnctry

Go big -- you can always use them for mittens

OMG!-- my bow is "pull-push feed" - how dreadfully embarrasing!!!!!

13 December 2007, 03:22

bigluke

One of the imponderables of life: Socks are sized differently than shoes, and no one seems to know why!

13 December 2007, 03:27

elkfitter

Socks come in sizes? Who would have known.

13 December 2007, 04:25

Use Enough Gun

Moma says: Get the 9-12 size. If they get too tight, cut the ends out.

13 December 2007, 04:46

Oday450

Wear sandals - no socks

"Cleverly disguised as a responsible adult."

13 December 2007, 05:47

JohnCrighton

quote:
Originally posted by Oday450:
Wear sandals - no socks

Trust me - I would if I could get away with it in Namibia - but my poor feet would fry like bacon and I'd probably end up with tons of thorns, bug bites, etc.

13 December 2007, 05:54

RBHunt

quote:
Originally posted by Oday450:
Wear sandals - no socks

"Leather boots are still in style for manly footwear"

Fashion tip: If you wear sandals, don't wear black socks. You will look like a "newbie" for sure.

13 December 2007, 06:03

jdollar

put fertilizer in your shoes with just a little water. your feet will quickly grow to fit the sock(although you may also outgrow your shoes)

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13 December 2007, 06:27

JohnCrighton

quote:
Originally posted by jdollar:
put fertilizer in your shoes with just a little water. your feet will quickly grow to fit the sock(although you may also outgrow your shoes)

Do any of you jokers have any ideas on how I can get taller?

13 December 2007, 07:02

Use Enough Gun

Well, there's the rack. . . . .

13 December 2007, 07:05

jdollar

same answer- the fertilizer will eventually be absorbed into your system, not just your feet, and a growth spurt is inevitable. if you don't notice a difference in 3 months, switch to a fertilizer with a higher nitrogen content. if no improvement is noted in 6 months, switch to pure cow manure. bullshit is a very balanced blend of nitrogen, phosphate and potash with the added advantage of being totally organic.

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13 December 2007, 09:20

Woodmnctry

quote:
Do any of you jokers have any ideas on how I can get taller?

Is this to say you are vertically challenged???

OMG!-- my bow is "pull-push feed" - how dreadfully embarrasing!!!!!

13 December 2007, 17:14

Oday450

Buy some "Extenz" from the late night TV hucksters, grind it up, mix with water and rub on your legs.

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13 December 2007, 17:28

Mike_Dettorre

Hey, I'll got out on a limb. I think you can get 9-12s...I bet they stretch a little.

Mike

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13 December 2007, 17:32

cchunter

quote:
Originally posted by JohnCrighton:
Yeah, it may sound silly, but . . . . .

Why do socks come in Large (Size 9-12) and XL (Size 13-15)?

I have a size 12.5 foot. Do I get the 9-12 sock, or the 13-15 sock? Seems like one would be too tight, the other too loose. I hate my feet.

Lucky Bastard

I have size 16, I have nothing to chose.......

13 December 2007, 23:50

JohnCrighton

Holy crap - I think we've found Bigfoot!

I had a fellow student in my X-ray school, kid was 6'6, about 300 pounds, 19 years old, and wore a size 18 shoe! He was an only child, and I think I know why now (the poor mother!)

quote:
Originally posted by cchunter:
quote:
Originally posted by JohnCrighton:
Yeah, it may sound silly, but . . . . .

Why do socks come in Large (Size 9-12) and XL (Size 13-15)?

I have a size 12.5 foot. Do I get the 9-12 sock, or the 13-15 sock? Seems like one would be too tight, the other too loose. I hate my feet.

Lucky Bastard

I have size 16, I have nothing to chose.......

14 December 2007, 01:28

cchunter

quote:
Originally posted by JohnCrighton:
Holy crap - I think we've found Bigfoot!

I had a fellow student in my X-ray school, kid was 6'6, about 300 pounds, 19 years old, and wore a size 18 shoe! He was an only child, and I think I know why now (the poor mother!)

quote:
Originally posted by cchunter:
quote:
Originally posted by JohnCrighton:
Yeah, it may sound silly, but . . . . .

Why do socks come in Large (Size 9-12) and XL (Size 13-15)?

I have a size 12.5 foot. Do I get the 9-12 sock, or the 13-15 sock? Seems like one would be too tight, the other too loose. I hate my feet.

Lucky Bastard

I have size 16, I have nothing to chose.......

I was nick named in school after a scandinavian shipyard, have no clue why.

As a fun comparasion Zappos offers the following...

15279 different shoes in size 12

6183 different shoes in size 14

644 different shoes in size 16

209 different shoes in size 18

38 different shoes in size 20

I havent found one single pair that fits in europe so when i need shoes I go to Los Angeles

14 December 2007, 07:42

Will

It depends in what 3rd world country that are made in.

The samller sosks stretch and are better than ones too big unless thay shrink alot, but won't know that til you buy them.

Buy socks mostly merino wool and you'll be better off.

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14 December 2007, 09:10

TWL

Yep. Silly (stupid) question.

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14 December 2007, 09:22

JohnCrighton

quote:
Originally posted by TWL:
Yep. Silly (stupid) question.

Why THANK YOU, TWL - that just made my night. Would you prefer that I submit all questions that I have to you first before posting them, to ensure their acceptability?

14 December 2007, 11:23

N E 450 No2

John
I ALWAYS wear the same socks, wether it is 125 above zero or 50 below.

I wear 2 pair of socks.

The first pair, a liner of polypropoline or smart wool, and the second pair of thick smart wool.

It does not matter if I am hunting in Alaska on a snow machine, or in Africa, or going to the store in Texas... Same socks all the time.

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14 December 2007, 11:25

JohnCrighton

I'm starting to do that as well while breaking in my boots, even though it is 85 degrees here - gotta love Florida

quote:
Originally posted by N E 450 No2:
John
I ALWAYS wear the same socks, wether it is 125 above zero or 50 below.

I wear 2 pair of socks.

The first pair, a liner of polypropoline or smart wool, and the second pair of thick smart wool.

It does not matter if I am hunting in Alaska on a snow machine, or in Africa, or going to the store in Texas... Same socks all the time.

14 December 2007, 21:06

loud-n-boomer

To give you a serious reply, with the Wright double-layer socks that I wear, I go with the larger size. (I am an 8-1/2 EE, so between a medium and a large.)

Dave

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14 December 2007, 21:38

RIP

Get the smaller size for innersock and the larger size for outersock.
I am 12.5 D or 13 E depending on shoe make, and that is what I do.

And please consider RX meds for OCD if your next question is what size underwear you should buy "FOR AFRICA."

Dr. Rip

14 December 2007, 21:54

RCG

Well said RIP. I can imagine the next question will be something like this:

"Guys, I normally wipe my ass with my right hand, but since I will be in Namibia should I wipe with my left hand due to the Coriolis effect in the Southern Hemisphere? Any thoughts or suggestions?"

Relax John or you will never make it to your hunt.

14 December 2007, 23:12

JohnCrighton

quote:
Originally posted by RCG:
Well said RIP. I can imagine the next question will be something like this:

"Guys, I normally wipe my ass with my right hand, but since I will be in Namibia should I wipe with my left hand due to the Coriolis effect in the Southern Hemisphere? Any thoughts or suggestions?"

Relax John or you will never make it to your hunt.

Damnit, RCG, you stole my thunder.

So . . . . uhm . . . . what hand SHOULD I use?

15 December 2007, 03:05

ozhunter

Is that US, UK or EURO sizes??

16 December 2007, 02:24

Woodmnctry

I was actually waiting and expecting that the next question would be "what color of socks"???

OMG!-- my bow is "pull-push feed" - how dreadfully embarrasing!!!!!

16 December 2007, 03:29

jdollar

obviously not white-too easily seen at a distance. my recommendation would be desert camo since it will blend into the terrain much better( provided of course that your boots are also desert camo)

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16 December 2007, 03:42

ozhunter

Desert camo could be a problem in some African country's as you might be considered as a Merc.

16 December 2007, 09:53

WPN

Why do you want silly socks?

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