Hugh Ugoli Blog – Page 2
Toe Socks Are Back: Who Actually Benefits From Them
Toe socks have had at least three lives. They showed up in the 1970s as a novelty item, came back...
When to Size Up: How Fast Kids' Feet Actually Grow
You bought a fresh pack of socks in August. By late October the toe seam is sitting across the middle...
Socks for Varicose Veins: Compression vs Non-Binding
If you have visible varicose veins and your legs ache by the end of the day, the sock aisle is...
Do You Need a Prescription for Diabetic Socks?
The short answer is no. In the United States, diabetic socks are sold over the counter, and you do not...
Best Socks for Standing All Day: What Every Worker Needs to Know
Standing all day is one of those challenges that seems modest until you've actually done it for a full week...
Best Socks for Kids with Eczema or Sensitive Skin
If your child has eczema, you already know that the flare rarely starts where you expect it. It starts with...
Compression Socks for Flying: Do They Actually Prevent DVT?
Search for anything about long-haul flights and you will find the same advice repeated everywhere: wear compression socks. It is...
Diabetic Foot Ulcer Stages: What Each One Looks Like
If a clinician has mentioned a "grade 2 ulcer" or written "Wagner 1" in your notes, you are probably left...
Best Socks for Arthritis and Stiff, Sensitive Joints
Ask someone with arthritis in their hands or feet what part of the morning they dread, and a surprising number...
Bariatric Socks: Finding a Fit for Extra Wide Calves
If you have ever pulled on a sock and felt the cuff bite into your calf — leaving a red...









