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I bought a pair of Russell Athletic socks at WalFart, and each sock has an "L" and an "R" sewn into the toe area.
The socks are otherwise EXACTLY the same. There is no difference whatsoever to do with orientation other than the L and R sewn into each sock.
My question is why would they designate L and R when there is no difference?
P.S. Photos available if needed.
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According to Russell Athletic: "Each pair features left and right indicators, as each sock is specially constructed for the specific foot."
That's their story anyway.
http://shop.russellathletic.com/Russell-Athletic-All-Sport-Sock/dp/B00FFB9MC6
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Thanks for the research, but I'm still at a loss to explain the difference other than the L and R indicators.
The padding, sewing, stitching, whatever, are identical and perfectly symmetrical. I've double and quadruple checked each sock. You could bifurcate either sock and the halves would be identical.
I'm starting to think this is Marketing, with a capitol M. There's just no basis for this claim. It's 100% baloney, malarky, BS, Bling, etc.Last edited by budwzr; 15th Jul 2014 at 14:05.
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Hello Ladies
- Jul 2003
- Studio 54
I'm guessing you're over the age of 5 LOL
Those would have been perfect for my son when he was a toddler -
That link is not the socks I'm referring to. They are quarter ankle type, lowrize, whatever. The short ones.Originally Posted by redwudz
According to Russell Athletic: "Each pair features left and right indicators, as each sock is specially constructed for the specific foot."
That's their story anyway. http://shop.russellathletic.com/Russell-Athletic-All-Sport-Sock/dp/B00FFB9MC6 -
I'm guessing you're 85 LOLOriginally Posted by stiltman
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Maybe they have been balanced like tyres. Put them on the wrong feet and you get a speed wobble at 15 miles an hour.
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There's an easy solution.
1. Buy another pair
2. Carefully locate the two socks with a 'R' on them and store them away. Despite what it says on the tin, these are not the right ones for this test.
3. Delicately orientate the two socks, which, if you did part 2 correctly, both have an 'L' on them, on to your feet.
4. Place your trainers, if that is what you call 'em over the pond, over your freshly socked-feet and run twice around the block. Must not overdo the exercise bit.
5. Inspect de-socked feet after said exercise and if there is no obvious sign of wear or rubbing, I have bad news for you......
You will fail the audition to 'Dancing with the Stars'. Reason. You have two left feet
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I find it odd that socks that have no difference have a L/R marked on them, but what about shoes? They don't have that. Labelled shoes would be laughed out of the store as idiotic. Yet someone at Russell Athletic thought we needed that on our socks? Just for looks?
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I wonder how many lemmings out there blindly pay attention to that, as if it mattered.
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Hello Ladies
- Jul 2003
- Studio 54
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Very close, and once I do reach it, I just may need the L and R labels to at least help me with my shoesOriginally Posted by budwzr
I'm guessing you're 85 LOLOriginally Posted by stiltman
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OK, buddy. If you can laugh on that, you're ok with me.Originally Posted by stiltman
Very close, and once I do reach it, I just may need the L and R labels to at least help me with my shoes
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To continue with the stupidity, the socks are labeled but how about my feet.Originally Posted by budwzr
OK, buddy. If you can laugh on that, you're ok with me.Originally Posted by stiltman
Very close, and once I do reach it, I just may need the L and R labels to at least help me with my shoes
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Here's some forensic evidence:
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Some people need help getting into their handbaskets.
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It's the toe part. Specially designed to fit each foot.
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Yes, the pics prove that the socks are NOT identical.
Check the pattern south-east of 'L' (left pic). The same pattern appears north-east of 'R'.
With the pics you have, literally, shot yourself in the foot
Last edited by DB83; 29th Jul 2014 at 16:30. Reason: clarity
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The toe parts are the same. It just looks different because I didn't lay them out completely flat and even. There's NO curvature or special shaping sewn into the socks, trust me on that.
I can put the socks on either way and there's NO difference in fit, finish, whatever. The problem I have is if I don't follow the correct orientation when I put them on, it bugs me.
I'm thinking to get a black Sharpie and paint the L/R out.Last edited by budwzr; 29th Jul 2014 at 17:35. Reason: Because I can
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i wish they did this for all socks. sometimes you get athletes foot on one foot. when i am rushing out the door for a quick stop at the grocery, i don't want to put on clean socks just for that. i mean, the to and from is so short, maybe 10 minutes. better to put on something a little dirty instead. i do this all the time. but get sometimes get athletes foot in one foot. when that happens, you want to put the same sock on that foot
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Hello Ladies
- Jul 2003
- Studio 54
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Ummm, athletes foot and you're not worried about dirty socks? For the quick trip out of the house and you don't want to "waste" a clean pair of socks, wear flip flopsOriginally Posted by vhelp
i wish they did this for all socks. sometimes you get athletes foot on one foot. when i am rushing out the door for a quick stop at the grocery, i don't want to put on clean socks just for that. i mean, the to and from is so short, maybe 10 minutes. better to put on something a little dirty instead. i do this all the time. but get sometimes get athletes foot in one foot. when that happens, you want to put the same sock on that foot -
OK Bud, give another photo that shows the toes to be exact in shape. Both sides please. The photos you gave us in post #14 show a big difference in the toe shape and are clearly designed for left and right feet.
Extraordinary claims require extraordinary evidence -Carl Sagan -
Sure, but I wore them today, so I have to wait until they wash.Originally Posted by TreeTops
The only difference is that I didn't smooth and flatten them out evenly. If I didn't have a legitimate issue here, I would have gave up on this topic a long time ago.
This is serious. Marketing Bling is getting into our clothing! Pretty soon, Q-Tips will be designated L/R ear. And what about straws?Last edited by budwzr; 30th Jul 2014 at 21:40. Reason: Because it's my post, dammit!
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If you thought the goods were not 'as advertised' why did you not take them back to the store and get a refund. ?
I checked other brands, Nike etc. and they all offer the same type of sock. -
Yah, sounds simple enough. But that allows the scoundrels to get away with the scofflaw, and puts me to work rectifying the situation.Originally Posted by DB83
WalFart has a generous return policy, but shouldn't the goods be up to snuff before being sold? If I can't convince you intelligent people here, even with photos, how could I possibly explain it to a returns checker? They might call the mental health goon squad on me.
I can imagine the scenario. I explain my case, show the photos, then the returns person picks up a walkie-talkie, then I feel the sting of a tranquilizer dart in my arse. Pretty soon I'm on the News as "Some nutcase ...".Last edited by budwzr; 31st Jul 2014 at 10:51. Reason: Yo Mamma Wears Army Boots
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Sorry m8. But even with the photos, as I said earlier, the socks ARE different. Nothing to do with the toe shape, or lack of it. Just with that slight ribbing pattern that goes in a different direction.
But you do not have to convince us. Your target should be the manufacturer. Don't they do 'customer relations'. Do they have a facebook page ?. If you think you are right, start a proper on-line campaign. No manuf likes bad press. -
OK, answer this then. Which is better? Cheap vodka 40 proof in a plastic container for $15? Or expensive vodka 40 proof for $22?
Hint: Vodka has little or no taste. -
Sorry. I am a little slow tonight. Do not get your analogy.
Neither do I drink Vodka. But I do like a glass of JD which can sell for anything between £20 (what I pay locally) to £26 in a chain-store. We also suffer from counterfeit spirits - Vodka espec. which has been manuf. with potentially dangerous chemicals
Unless you imply that these socks are just a pale imitation of better known brands and you 'get what you pay for' -
The analogy is an "implied value added" to justify a higher price.
Socks that have L/R designations imply an attention to detail unparalleled in the sock world. I paid like $8 for the ONE pair of socks because I bought into that L/R marketing.
Now, after getting duped, I have to question the whole concept of "luxury" and "brand". And I have to really scrutinize buying anything from WalFart from now on.Last edited by budwzr; 31st Jul 2014 at 15:37. Reason: Because I don't give a rip
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Just to make you feel a little better
http://www.amazon.com/Spongebob-Custom-Elite-Socks-Large/dp/B00K1QLVMO/ref=sr_1_29?ie=...ft+right+socks -
I'm gonna open up this thread as a free-for-all. Anything goes is cool.
Next topic is the Surface Pro 3. I'm considering purchasing the i7 256GB model and it's expensive, but... I do like the idea of installing all my legacy Windows software on a tablet form factor.
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