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rich1960
rich1960

i have a device to put on socks that can go maybe a 1/3 of the way up my legs.

I do not wear socks like that.  I wear socks that can be barely seen when I am wearing sneakers.

I would rather not go without socks for obvious reasons.

Any ideas/advice ?

Thanks to everyone on here !! biggrinbiggrin

 

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  • kapil29494
    kapil29494 rich1960

    Posted

    How that device look like and for what purpose you have to wear it. Is it because of foot drop (inability to life the foot) ?
    • rich1960
      rich1960 kapil29494

      Posted

      Renee1952 below described the device I have.    The socks I am referring to are just regular socks, not compression or anything like that.

      I have bending precautions which prevent me from putting my own socks on.

      Thanks for responding.

  • renee01952
    renee01952 rich1960

    Posted

    hi rich, 

    I have one of those sock aids where you put the sock on this plastic thing, put in your foot and pull the whole thing up - sock in place ...

    I am a sock person too --- 

    good luck

    big warm hug

    renee

    • rich1960
      rich1960 renee01952

      Posted

      I have the same device, I guess,  I am just going to use taller socks.

      Thanks for your response.

      Rich  biggrinbiggrin

    • rich1960
      rich1960 Rocketman_SG6UK

      Posted

      Mine is something like that.

      I managed to master the use of it with longer socks.

      Thanks for posting the picture.

      Have a great day !!

  • sheila72530
    sheila72530 rich1960

    Posted

    Too hot in Devon for socks, leave them off

     

    • rich1960
      rich1960 sheila72530

      Posted

      Its very hot here where I live, but I really need to wear socks for p/t & rehab.

  • Leslie4077
    Leslie4077 rich1960

    Posted

    My sock device can put those short socks on very easily too.  Have you tried them?  I didn't know if it would work but it did.

    • Leslie4077
      Leslie4077

      Posted

      Also.......I loved not wearing socks for quite a while but as I got walking for longer distances, I needed my runners on.  It would start to hurt my feet if I just walked in slip-ons or sandals.  Plus wearing runners with socks made me start feeling like a normal person again!  It is more difficult.....I tie my shoes loosely when they aren't on me and then use the long shoe horn to put them on.  It seems to work ok.

    • rich1960
      rich1960 Leslie4077

      Posted

      I just tried with my device on a short sock, with not much success.  

      Can you send me a message with link or picture, name of the device, so maybe I can get that device ?

      Thanks for your help !!

      cool

  • fiona_08868
    fiona_08868 rich1960

    Posted

    I wear the same kind of sock when I wear my running shoes.  I've managed to use my grabber.  I use the grabber part to get it over my toes and then there's a little piece that sticks out like a hook but straight that I hook onto the heel of the socks and pull them on.  It works pretty well.  If you want me to upload a pic of what I mean let me know.

    Fiona

    • rich1960
      rich1960 fiona_08868

      Posted

      Thanks for your input.

      I am pretty sure that one of my grabbers is like the one you have, so that should furthur assist me with my socks.

      Have a great day !!!  biggrincheesygrin

    • renee01952
      renee01952 rich1960

      Posted

      duh. ..I just tried to put on sneaker socks with the sock-aid and it is very challenging ...

      very frustrating. .....😨

      you are so right. ...

      big warm hug

      Renee

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