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Old 06-09-2015, 03:34 PM
 
Location: in the miseries
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I have narrow ankles, but always have trouble

With socks.

I wind up with permanent bruising on my ankle or
I cut the top of the sock.

You all know what that looks like.
Any suggestions?
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Old 06-09-2015, 04:03 PM
 
Location: Pennsylvania
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I wonder if you could get knee socks or over-the-calf socks and roll them down?


Not sure if this would help. Narrow ankles has never been my problem. sigh
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Old 06-09-2015, 04:52 PM
 
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Hello -- I am not exactly sure what type of socks you are seeking, but I did Google "Special Socks" and came up with companies that sell many types of specialized socks. Maybe you can order some online. Good luck!
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Old 06-09-2015, 05:01 PM
 
Location: Los Angeles area
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Hello -- I am not exactly sure what type of socks you are seeking, but I did Google "Special Socks" and came up with companies that sell many types of specialized socks. Maybe you can order some online. Good luck!
I, too, was wondering what sort of trouble the OP is having with socks. OP, do you mean that the socks sag down around the ankles (fail to stay up)? If so, is that a problem which you had only as you got older?
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Old 06-09-2015, 06:09 PM
 
Location: middle tennessee
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socks made for diabetics are stretchy enough to stay up, but not so tight that they impede circulation. Easy to find. I wear them in the winter because they are easy to get on.
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Old 06-09-2015, 08:36 PM
 
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Agree with boogie's mom. Check Walmart.
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Old 06-09-2015, 08:49 PM
 
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I have the same problem. I used to have skinny legs, and socks were OK. Now that my legs are heftier, the tops of the socks are far too narrow/tight. It's even difficult to get them over my heels.

I'm considering checking out mens' athletic socks to see if they fit better. If that doesn't work, I'll look into the possibility of making my own socks, to fit.
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Old 06-09-2015, 10:39 PM
 
Location: SW Florida
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Yes, not the same problem perhaps, but my Mom had poor circulation and scleroderma, so normal socks or knee-highs were painful as the seams could be abrasive and cause a wound. She had to wear diabetic socks, which have no seam.
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Old 06-10-2015, 01:34 AM
 
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I agree. Personally I like the cuff, but the diabetic socks work well also.
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Old 06-10-2015, 11:08 AM
 
Location: in the miseries
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I wonder if you could get knee socks or over-the-calf socks and roll them down?


Not sure if this would help. Narrow ankles has never been my problem. sigh
Thanks, but it would look funny with shorts.
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