Everyday Randomness

Holey Moley

Here lately my Hubby has a major problem with socks. He can never find any. Why? He’s super picky, and he’ll only wear one specific type of socks, Hanes® Men’s Big & Tall Cushion Crew.   The line has to run across the toe a certain way, they have to fit a certain way, there can’t be any spandex in the material or his feet feel slimy, blah blah blah.

Now, these socks come in a pack of 6 for about $12, and lately I find myself buying 2 new packs of socks every couple weeks. It’s not that the socks get lost or the dryer eats them. I do at least 1 load of laundry every single day, and I’m continuously throwing away socks. His brand new socks that he’s worn ONE time will be laying on the top of the pile with holes! I seriously don’t get it. How does he destroy a pair of socks after 1 use? It’s almost as if he’s riding the bike down the road in his socks dragging his feet on the ground! If only it were that simple to figure out.

I’ve tried buying his socks a size bigger, and that didn’t help. I’ve tried sneaking in a different brand, but he KNOWS. He won’t touch them. Saturday I went through every sock in the house, and I threw all his away. I bought 2 more new packs of socks Saturday night, and I also picked up a new pair of work boots hoping that might solve the problem.

It didn’t. I’ve thrown away 3 worn once pair of socks already this week for holes. I’m not talking about a small hole here or there. I’m talking about the entire bottom of his toes is ripped out. How the heck is he doing this?

Anyone have any suggestions on how to put a stop to this? I’m sick of dropping $24 every 2 weeks on new socks!