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- Type of diabetes
- Type 2
- Treatment type
- Diet only
I can get three pairs of Tradies socks for $12.00.
Here's one of their adverts.Thanks, but I wanted something knee-length.
Love the product description though.... "Everybody knows - Ladies Love Tradies - and they’ll love you even more in a pair of Tradie Socks. Our socks are designed specifically with Tradies in mind, ensuring there’s plenty of room to move, comfort and durability."
That nearly swung it for me though!
Here's one of their adverts.
I will be working in minus temps with no heating over the winter. Just bought a single pair of Marino wool knee length socks. They were £18 a pair. I always wear two pairs for winter work plus thick insoles but every now and then end up with alarming blue feet in the shower.
Working in minus must be so difficult, I hope your feet don't suffer too much this winter.
@Jo_the_boat - I spent part of yesterday shopping along with my OH, for thermies for both if us. M&S had a decent range, but actually Primark knocked them into a cocked hat on many levels.
My OH hates wearing socks, per se, so thermal socks are quite a step out (pun intended) for him, but he rather likes the Primark ones. Many of the Primark socks have absolutely smooth toe seams, so minimising on the risk of rubbing.
WOW at that price I would want them to do my walking for me!!
I have never bought and special socks in my 47 years as diabetic
Its not just diabetes. It's PAD, haven't got much blood flow in my legs.
In that case they are well worth the cash. I am currently looking at a heated vest for work. I work as a receptionist in a garage/MOT station. Luckily I work in the office BUT it is freezing in here during the winter (Autumn and spring as well on times lol)Its not just diabetes. It's PAD, haven't got much blood flow in my legs.
Try merino wool socks. A good deal cheaper and very warm too
Jo - Due to unforeseen circumstances (i.e. - we picked up the wrong USB cables), I was back in Primark this morning. This is an image of the socks I was talking about. They had some very, very thick ones, but I think anyone could struggle them to get them comfortably inside their usual footwear.
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On my phone I can obviously expand the size to read the details, but at £4 maybe worth a punt?
They had plain black, plain grey and a couple of striped options.