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Longer Extraordinary Programming Socks

By Sock Dreams

Part of our Dreamer Socks line!

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Color: Black and Kelly

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$25.00

Description

This longer version of our Extraordinary Programming Socks features even more of our super soft and saturated acrylic yarn, in an ultra cute striped thigh high!

Sizing Info

US Shoe Size: Women's 7-13, Men's 5-11
Sock Stretch: Can stretch up to 27 inches at the cuff, and to 24 inches mid-sock
Sock Length from heel to top when laid flat: 30 inches

If your thigh measurement is less than the listed stretch, don’t worry—this piece will still fit and won't be too big. For more info, check out our Sizing Guide!

Need help? Check out our Sizing Guide page.

Fiber Content & Care Instructions

85% acrylic, 10% nylon, 5% spandex

Machine or hand wash in cool to cold water. May tumble dry low, but hang to dry for longest life.

Additional Information

All measurements are approximate and updated as often as possible, as new batches arrive. Length is measured upon receiving, before the sock is worn or stretched on a leg. Please contact us before placing an order if you have questions or would like help with sizing.

Country of Manufacture - United States

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Dan

Inseam: 31 in
Thigh Circumference: 26 in
Calf Circumference: 16 in
Shoe Size: US 10 women's, 8 men's

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Robyn

Inseam: 30 in
Thigh Circumference: 20.5 in
Calf Circumference: 14 in
Shoe Size: US 8 women's, 6 men's

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Rhiannon

Inseam: 29.5 in
Thigh Circumference: 27 in
Calf Circumference: 18 in
Shoe Size: US 8.5 women's, 6.5 men's

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Wanjeria

Inseam: 30 in
Thigh Circumference: 26 in
Calf Circumference: 17 in
Shoe Size: US 9 women's, 7 men's

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Rosalind

Inseam: 32 in
Thigh Circumference: 19 in
Calf Circumference: 13 in
Shoe Size: US 9 women's, 7 men's

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ball of the foot wearing through

These are incredibly comfortable, and when I first got them I was *very* happy with them. They stay up pretty well too (tho not perfectly by any stretch of the imagination, but better than I expected) I wear them as my "house socks" sorta like how you might wear slippers for comfort in the early morning and late evening. They never leave the house.
Given how/where/when I wear them I expected them to last a good long while (about a year), however, about 2 months after buying them (this review, including image, being written/taken a little over 3 months after purchase) they started to wear away at the ball of the foot. In fairness, this is where all my socks wear through at, but usually it takes 3+ years for any type of wear (other than dirt and grass stains) to show up on the cheap (15-20 bucks off-brands for 4 to 6 pairs) crew or over-calf socks; which I treat much rougher (mowing lawns, running, sprinting, hiking, etc.)
To be fair I have multiple pairs (about 5 to 7) of "normal" socks and only 1 pair of these, but it really doesn't feel like it adds up to me.

I get that different materials are needed for thigh highs to work (what with the incredible need for stretch and "staying-up" power), but I'm still sorely disappointed.
I'll likely end up cutting them to the bridge (there doesn't seem to be wear on the heel) and hemming them so they don't unravel.

TLDR;
If they were cheap then I would not be surprised at all, but I specifically went out of my way to get something from a reputable brand that cost a decent amount cause I wanted to enjoy them for a good long while, especially given the price, purely indoor usage, and treatment. But instead they started showing signs of wear at the ball of the foot in about 2 months, with this review being made a bit after 3 months.

PS:
as a potential point for improvement in the future, maybe add a bit of a "binding" material to the feet? potentially a sorta coating, or extra weave, or using another material at that section (even as a second weave into the base layer)

Washed on cool (not straight cold) water, and lowest heat in drier (mine has no "unheated" option).

Hey there, thanks for the detailed review of your experience with these socks! These lovely socks are designed with a reinforced foot, however our buttery-soft acrylic yarn tends to wear through faster than our cotton and wool yarns. You can see the exposed nylon webbing where the acrylic yarn wore through, which is fairly durable in the shoe but may snag if worn without house slippers.

We'd love to connect to help resolve this with you directly via email, as we'd like to do right by you and stand behind the integrity of our socks. On average we have found our socks last at least a year of gentle wear and would love to help find alternative options to better suit your needs.

p.s. Quick tip: it's best to wear socks with slippers or shoes, even indoors. Rubbing them against a bare floor can cause them to wear out faster, and shoes or slippers help protect the fibers. Surprisingly, walking around barefoot in socks indoors can actually speed up wear too!
Well Wishes,
Sock Dreams Customer Service Team

Softest ones

These ones are possibly the softest socks Ive owned so far, I absolutely love them! Even though its summer I cant resist wearing them around everywhere, because they are just so dang comfy!

Incredible socks

If you are looking for these type of socks, this is bar none where you need to go. They feel and fit amazing. Do not accept cheaper ones, trust me.

Excellent quality, very fast shipping, correct size.

It arrived very quickly, undamaged, and not fragile or see through (unless you have large quads and are bending your knee all the way, then they are a tiny bit see through, but still nothing crazy or bad). I can in fact pull them all the way up my thighs, as advertised. They are very comfortable, as if I'm wearing nothing at all. Not itchy. 10/10 speed, 10/10 value for the price, 10/10 comfort.