Hack for socks too tight!

I recently discovered a YouTube video that has an even better solution than mine. It shows how to just use a sea ripper or a scissor to cut the stitches in the cuff, I tried it and it works great. Here’s the video.

Do you have sensitive ankles? Or poor circulation? Do your socks feels so tight around your ankles that they leave marks and cause pain? If you’re having trouble finding socks that are loose enough at the top for your comfort, I have tried this little hack that works great!

These socks are from fries marketplace, they were only $12 for 10 pair, so I took a chance and it worked!

Only try it with one pair to start, wash them to make sure they stay intact.

If you find socks with a loose top, please tell me about them in the comments!! 🙏🏻💕🌻

[inspiredrv]

WATCH THIS OTHER VIDEO BEFORE CUTTING YOUR SOCKS!!! I recently found this video that shows a great way to fix your socks if they have a cuff. I tried it on a pair and it worked great.

[msta]

Thank you!! This helped my 83 year old mother out tremendously. Her ankles were so sore from tight socks on upper cuff. We were skeptical at first but it works!! She has been sharing this trick with her friends. She wants you to know she appreciates the time you took to share this. 👍

[jmnlau]

I can’t believe it was THAT easy! Thanks for the tip. Now my socks feel great and I feel comfortable again

[shewholightsthefire]

You are a GENIUS! Thank you so much - just bought these wonderfully warm socks that are way too tight at the top. Thank God for Google, which is how I found you. Your solution is perfect! Many, many thanks :)

[lorenzoclemente]

It is a great suggestion. Nothing to lose since I was throwing a lot of socks away. What a wonderful smile!

[sherrispearing]

The question is, why are they making them so tight in the first place?! My husband has really thin legs and we had to get him diabetic socks! And he doesnt have diabetes. I tried so many brands. I wish I'd have seen this before I got rid of them!

[raymondcarlson]

Thanks! I trimmed off the top elastic part of no-show socks and now they are NOT too tight.

[mags]

I showed my elderly friend this years ago and she was delighted, you dont have to be elderly tho it works for everyone 😊

[mincentprice]

I just bought really nice warm socks - 12 pair on sale from Amazon. They cut the circulation off, and it's a crazy time to return anything. Your hack really works. The thought had crossed my mind, but I feel better knowing it worked for you. It still blows my mind that there is a Youtube video on everything you can think of. Thanks very much Cheers

[jeffjr]

Wow! Going through my sock drawer now! Thank you 😅

[doogz]

You are so smart!! 🤗
Thank you for sharing your brilliant idea 😗

I did see a comment on your site from someone else who suggested simply making a cut part way down the elastic.

Works extremely well!!👍🏼

[glennl]

Thank you for solving a problem that's been an issue with me for a bit. It's amazing how simple tricks like this can make a big difference. Thank you so much

[SpartanWolf]

Went to the store the other day to get some extra clothes and a few toiletries items since I've been swapping over to more natural options. I got a Big and Tall 10 pack of Hanes socks meant for 12 - 15 feet (my size is 11 and 11.5, which is why I scaled it up.) I was really annoyed at how tight these were around my ankles, so I applied this trick on one pair along with cutting a small opening going from the back of the sock down.

What a difference that made while my feet remain as nicely snug. Seems like this is a problem with ALL socks as I looked up online for alternative solutions. Going to try this pair out a couple of days and wash it to see if there are any problems, but this definitely seems like a perfect solution for me, thanks.

[TheButtermonkey]

Thank you soooo much. I have dealt with this too!!! I really appreciate your help. I have fibromyalgia and I am sensitive. And seems like all the socks are extremely tight. So I am so glad you posted this thank you so much. You're a godsend.

[dvgayle]

Can't wait to try it. I hate having socks that leave indentations on my ankles. That can't be healthy.

[animation]

I’d wondered about cutting the cuff off… thank you for sharing this, I’ll give it a go. There are companies that sell loose cuff’d socks but I’m in the U.K. I’m sure there must be somewhere in the US. Good luck and thanks again. Xx

[dksnod]

Made my too tight socks like brand new!!!! Thank you so very

[rouismine]

Thank-you so much. The diabetic socks are great but can get quite expensive. Anxious to try your idea.😀

[erics.]

I am so glad I found your post, I have tried and tried to stretch my 8-12 men's plain white socks, with heat from an iron, hot water, then putting them over a 2-liter soda bottle, nothing worked. I just cut the tops off one of my pairs of socks after viewing your post and wow, I can feel the difference already. Thanks for this idea that allow us take back control of our lives and how we want to live again. This is just another way US companies are taking advantage of US consumers to pad their bottom lines with all the junk made in Asia then imported it back into the US. This allows the companies to make huge profits on our backs putting none of our citizens to work and creating a huge profits for shareholders and owners. Shame on the companies that approved the samples and they decided to import and sell under their trade names. I have tried many different socks, and my legs are normal sized, and the socks sold are made for chicken legs. The companies all knew this was the wrong size when they decided to accept them for resale, they are not stupid just greedy and did not give a dam. Steadily Down we go!

[scottys]

So how badly did they fray after a few washings?