Someone from here sent me 3 pair of these [w/stripes] when I'd had cancer surgery 5 years ago! I ordered the solids this summer and they are super!
http://cgi.ebay.com/12-Pairs-Soft-Fu...item588b766594
Just before putting them on? Turn them out and clip all the loose threads-they aren't compatable with PN. I still wear the 5 year old socks and the new ones too! Feet aren't too hot or cold in either summer or winter! [ I wear sandals in winter] IF the top is too tight? Thread-wise? cutting the elastic doesn't destroy the socks at all! Comfy and warm are my key criteria... and they aren't outrageous overall. Good luck! - j