I Was Gifted Socks, and It Made My Day

Writing this newsletter fascinates me. I feel like an outsider in fashion who, through significant spending and time spent thinking about style, and Tibi in particular, started forming some opinions. But it has been difficult - I have a busy life and a busy family, and it is hard to find time to write posts on any regular cadence. Nevertheless, every time I think, “Why do I need this?” I get a heartwarming comment, note, connection, or something else - like a sign that I should keep going.

In the latest such instance, I noticed a new message in my ShopMy account. Guess what? It was a gifting request - my first ever gifting request!! I was super happy, envisioning my life with free clothes flowing my way and having my dream wardrobe without buying anything (please don’t judge me for this childish fantasy! :) ) It also felt like some kind of milestone and appreciation for my blog, not only from readers but also from brands - like an “achievement unlocked” and I was all for it.

But then the actual gift was performance socks. Yes, the type that I never wear. I mean, getting gifts is amazing, but socks?? What will I do with them? Still, I thought the occasion was nice and accepted, and soon enough I had them in my hands.

The brand I got them from was also unknown to me - Forme Science. Apparently, they have a number of pieces that help keep a straight posture, which was intriguing to me, as I keep slouching. The pieces are quite technical and look like performance or athletic wear, but the anti-slouch tops made me curious. Yet the prices are quite steep - not Tibi-steep, but still around $200 for a supportive top and bra.

Forme Science posture correcting tops

The socks themselves are designed to help with arch support and similar issues. I have no problems with my feet or arches, and my legs do not really hurt. I spend most of the day at my desk, so I did not really feel the need for such socks. I asked my friends for their opinion, and one of them said she has flat feet and would love to try them out.

We had a friends’ weekend planned, and I was happy to give her the socks for a day. As she was putting them on, I had a thought what if she does not like it, and that this might put me in a strange situation. Still, I gave her the socks, and we went off for the day - including two museums, lunches, dinners, walks, and 20,000 steps.

The socks in action in during our friends weekend in a Amsterdam School Museum in Kaunas

“These socks are no different from regular running socks,” she said after the day. Oh no, I thought. What will I write about? Giving an honest review is non-negotiable for me. But my first gift, my milestone, and not a good experience? My mood dampened. Much less excited, I thought: still, I need to try them out myself.

So on Monday, I found myself putting the socks on with very low expectations and driving off for the school run. As I was driving, I started feeling the arch support in a subtle but pleasant way, like a light massage. I did not feel this while walking, but as I was driving and my feet were resting, I could feel the arch support in a pleasant way. I was so relieved. The socks work!

I am writing this now from a flight, where I chose to wear these socks again. I find them most useful in situations where the feet are not walking but rather resting - long drives, flights, and similar situations. There is indeed arch support, and while I do not need it for my feet, it makes me quite intrigued to see how the tops and anti-slouch support would work.

So, would I buy these socks? Probably not - I do not really have any issues with my feet. One of the tops, though, I probably should try, as I suspect it could help with posture - unless a very compelling Tibi sale gets in the way, which, as we know, it always does :)

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