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This thread has absolutely zero theological implications but I am left with no place else to turn. I bought a new pair of Rockports last week. They are they most comfortable pair of shoes I ever owned. They fit like a glove, breathe and support by arch perfectly. The problem? My socks keep slipping under my heel. I have never, I repeat, never experienced this before in my life. I have socks that go up to mid-calf and still they slip under the heel after walking for just a few minutes. I love these shoes. Does anyone know a remedy short of glue, thumb tacks and going barefoot?
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| | | Staple Gun.
Seriously, I have never experienced such a phenomenon.
I am sure Rich, being a Marine may have some handy suggestions regarding clothes staying in there proper place.
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Originally Posted by BobVigneault  Enjoy! | What in the world are those things?
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| | It's a sock garter Bill. But here's something even cooler. A combo shirt and sock garter. Quote:
Originally Posted by North Jersey Baptist
What in the world are those things?
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| | These are exactly what you need Bill. I just wouldn't recommend wearing them with shorts.  |
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| | | Bob, if I were to wear those I would lose my lifetime membership to the Jeff Foxworthy Fan Club!
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| | | Surgically graft socks to your feet.
Problem solved. That'll be 50 dollars.
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Originally Posted by BobVigneault These are exactly what you need Bill. I just wouldn't recommend wearing them with shorts. | Why not! I see those on beach down here at least once a year.  Seriously.
I remember when my grandfather (born 1901) used to were these things. Man! Elastic bands are a modern marvel.
I can't believe I'm about to ask this to a another man  ...Are you wearing cotton socks or are they some sort of thin nylon-ish blend sock?
In the Navy (a million years ago) we used to wear a thinner nylon kind of sock. Never had a problem with *slippage* with those, but the thicker cotton ones seemed to slip a lot.
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| | | Hate to discourage you, Bill, but I've had a similar problem with Rockports.
Check the back of the shoe to see if there is a lip in the leather that sticks out a bit. I've had one on one pair--it acts like a rachet pushing the back of the sock down with each step.
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| | Vic, leave it to you to be the voice of reason. I am bit concerned at how quick Bob was in providing photos of those sock garters. It's as though he had them handy. I never thought of Bob as a man-bag type of guy, but you never know. 
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| | | Actually this thread is not as stupid as you think. I have been looking for a pair of comfortable shoes like this. I think I will try a pair and see if they work for me. Thank you.
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| | BobVigneault; Quote: |
These are exactly what you need Bill. I just wouldn't recommend wearing them with shorts.
| I guess it's showing our age, as I too knew what they were...and I agree DO NOT WEAR Them with SHORTS!!
Tourist actually come to Florida and wear such things with shorts, on the beach no less!! ACK!!! [/quote]
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| | | Ah...Calvinist sox problems....
Better check out that thread over yonder about that new calvinist sox magazine.
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Originally Posted by North Jersey Baptist This thread has absolutely zero theological implications but I am left with no place else to turn. I bought a new pair of Rockports last week. They are they most comfortable pair of shoes I ever owned. They fit like a glove, breathe and support by arch perfectly. The problem? My socks keep slipping under my heel. I have never, I repeat, never experienced this before in my life. I have socks that go up to mid-calf and still they slip under the heel after walking for just a few minutes. I love these shoes. Does anyone know a remedy short of glue, thumb tacks and going barefoot? | 
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Originally Posted by Poimen Actually this thread is not as stupid as you think. I have been looking for a pair of comfortable shoes like this. I think I will try a pair and see if they work for me. Thank you. | Do it, bro! Bill is right on the money with this thread. Rockport shoes CANNOT be beat. I wear mine everywhere I go. They are the most comfortable shoes I have ever owned.
Thankfully, I've not experienced the same problem as Bill with mine.
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Originally Posted by Poimen Are they comfortable for people with lowered arches or no arches? | Sorry, I can't help you there. I have a pretty high arch.
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| |  As a diabetic with foot problems, I agree!
Rockports are a most comfortable shoe. But I have never had my socks fall down like that either, so I can't be of any help in finding a remedy.
But here's another reccommendation for comfortable shoes:
The only footwear that is more comfortable (IMO) than Rockports are made by Birkenstock. Birkenstock makes a wonderfully comfortable shoe with a cork insole that molds to the shape of your feet. They now make a dress shoe, but their best products are their sandals. Unfortunately, in New England, you can't wear sandals in February.
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