The former Utah standout Keith Van Horn inspired a generation of players to wear socks up to their knees.

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Do you wear socks over socks over socks?

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Wear colorful socks with a sense of adventure and abandon.

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These techniques also turn out to help when deciding who gets to wear the fuzzy socks this week.

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Most people can manage symptoms by layering clothing and making sure to wear warm gloves, socks, and and shoes.

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"We consult with our public relations company on what ties and socks we should wear for road shows, " Geng says.

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Whichever you choose, make sure to wear hiking boots and leech socks -- the forest floor is muddy and thick with small, innocuous leeches.

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Thompson said people should always wear padded, acrylic-blend socks, which wick moisture away from the foot, under properly fitted shoes that have plenty of toe room and support.

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The form also instructs customers to ask someone else to trace their foot over socks that they'll wear with the boots.

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Wear sturdy shoes and two pairs of socks.

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Girls whose schools ban the socks can be seen furtively slipping on the forbidden leg-wear after class.

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