For as long as socks have existed, people have dealt with the frustration of losing one half of a pair of socks. When you’re stuck with only a single sock, you might feel like you need to just throw it away because it no longer has a match. While you likely will still need to order new custom socks, you can still get some good use out of the solitary sock that has been left behind. With a little creativity, you can transform this seemingly useless item in a variety of practical and fun ways. Now is the perfect time to discover how easy it is to give new life to an old sock. Review these fresh hacks and find a solution that you can’t wait to try yourself!

Disability advocates are encouraging allies and the community at-large to put their best foot forward. The call-to-action is simple: just wear colorful, mismatched socks with the purpose of creating much-needed conversations surrounding Down syndrome and disabilities across the board. Some would say that wearing mismatched socks is an easy approach to promoting the beauty of differences.  Teenagers wear mismatched socks all the time, why not give them a great purpose for this fad?

Running With a Sock

Taking a run is a great way to stay in shape and get your heart rate up in a healthy way. While modern athletic gear might help you maximize your performance, it often fails to include ample space for a phone. Since most runners like to keep a phone on them for tunes or emergency calls, you might be curious to know you can use a sock to help make your life easier on your next excursion. Take a sock and cut a hole on the closed end. By wearing this over your arm and tucking part of the sock into itself, you can create a perfect “sweatband” that can be used as a pocket for your phone. This is a better hack to try with a newer sock, as you want there to be as much elasticity as possible. The looser the sock, the less likely it is that it will keep your phone tight against your arm.

Protecting Fragile Items With Socks

Another way you can make the most out of losing half of a pair of custom socks is as a protective covering for certain fragile items. If you are moving, for example, and realize you’re not sure how to properly transport tiny glass figurines given to you by a relative, a sock might be the solution. Using discarded socks as a wrap for smaller, fragile items will provide a protective layer that can prevent the items from banging together and breaking during the move.