The Most Stupid Thread Ever

[Herald]

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?

 

[BobVigneault]

Enjoy!

 

[ChristopherPaul]

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.

 

[Herald]

Enjoy!

What in the world are those things?

 

[BobVigneault]

It's a sock garter Bill. But here's something even cooler. A combo shirt and sock garter.

What in the world are those things?

 

[VirginiaHuguenot]

Oh, the humanity.

 

[BobVigneault]

These are exactly what you need Bill. I just wouldn't recommend wearing them with shorts.

 

[Herald]

Bob, if I were to wear those I would lose my lifetime membership to the Jeff Foxworthy Fan Club!

 

[Zenas]

Surgically graft socks to your feet.

Problem solved. That'll be 50 dollars.

 

[aleksanderpolo]

change the insole or sockliner?

 

[Seb]

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.

 

[VictorBravo]

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.

 

[govols]

Plumbers beware !

 

[Herald]

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.

 

[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.

 

[BJClark]

BobVigneault;

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!!!

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[Pergamum]

Ah...Calvinist sox problems....

Better check out that thread over yonder about that new calvinist sox magazine.

 

[Sydnorphyn]

Nice

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?

 

[Barnpreacher]

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, brother! 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.

 

[Poimen]

Are they comfortable for people with lowered arches or no arches?

 

[Barnpreacher]

Are they comfortable for people with lowered arches or no arches?

Sorry, I can't help you there. I have a pretty high arch.

 

[Presbyterian Deacon]

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 (in my opinion) 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.

 

[Barnpreacher]

They now make a dress shoe, but their best products are their sandals. Unfortunately, in New England, you can't wear sandals in February.

SANDALS?!?! Oh dear brother, my level of respect for you just slipped a notch!

 

[dcomin]

Those fancy garters are fine for the hoitie-toitie crowd... but ya'll are overlooking the most obvious solution ... two words, gentlemen... DUCT TAPE!

This guy found a similar use for it when he decided to run a marathon wearing a pair of women's pumps... If it worked for him, I'm SURE it will help our brother's more run-of-the-mill hosiery dilemma

 

[jaybird0827]

Those fancy garters are fine for the hoitie-toitie crowd... but ya'll are overlooking the most obvious solution ... two words, gentlemen... DUCT TAPE!

This guy found a similar use for it when he decided to run a marathon wearing a pair of women's pumps... If it worked for him, I'm SURE it will help our brother's more run-of-the-mill hosiery dilemma

... ... eeeewwwwww

 

[JBaldwin]

Those fancy garters are fine for the hoitie-toitie crowd... but ya'll are overlooking the most obvious solution ... two words, gentlemen... DUCT TAPE!

This guy found a similar use for it when he decided to run a marathon wearing a pair of women's pumps... If it worked for him, I'm SURE it will help our brother's more run-of-the-mill hosiery dilemma

Yet one more good use for duct tape!

 

[Mushroom]

So when's Andrew gonna say "That's interesting, Bob."?

Bill, you could always do the Miami Vice thing and go sockless.

 

[VirginiaHuguenot]

That's very interesting, Brad.

 

[kvanlaan]

Black shoe polish, Bill. No matter how much the shoes rub, it always looks like you're wearing socks. Problem solved.

 

[caddy]

Enjoy!

What in the world are those things?

Bob, you failed to mention that these are most appropiately worn with black socks, shorts while mowing the lawn.