Girl Knee Socks, a Bolder Look

The origination of knee socks can be dated back to ancient Rome where they were worn strapped with leather binding on the shin to keep themselves warm in the cold season. These socks can also be linked with a piece of armor loosely tied at the shin to protect them from injury or muscle pull.



The knee-high socks are not only a fashion symbol but they are also worn by sportsmen and students. All the hardcore sports like football, hockey, baseball, rugby and others made it necessary for sportspersons to wear the knee high socks so that they can protect their calf muscles from internal injury.



Knee socks are custom made so that they become an important gear in an injury-prone sport. It keeps the calf muscles stable and prevents them from accidental sprains. They also lessen the friction between the feet and shoes. Cheerleaders wear these socks to make their attire colorful and fashionable and also keep their muscles protected so that the extreme use of their muscle do not cause sprain.



Usually knee socks are made of cotton or synthetic material but in colder region woven knee-length, socks mad of wool are used to protect oneself from the cold. These thick woolen socks help them to maintain their body temperature and keeps them warm.

Gone are the days when knee length socks were considered as outdated and childish thing. Today these socks are not only worn with uniforms but have become a symbol of fashion. Knee socks can be worn with any kind of shoes and outfits. It can be worn with boots, loafers, pumps or sneakers. It has become a bold fashion. White knee socks is the most popular color, followed by navy and then black.



The fashion industry has introduced this trend to celebrities and they have embraced this new look quite affectionately. Knee socks are now not only limited to school uniforms and/or athletics but have captured the fashion world. It has drawn a lot of attention and everybody wants to be a part of it. The sporty look that these socks give, has made them the compulsory part of an outfit. These girl knee socks are easily available and are in different colors and patterns make them more appealing.



With their growing popularity, the demand for knee-length socks has increased rapidly over the years. Not only do girls like to wear them, but so do young boys who wear knee socks with short pants and saddle shoes for that European look. Knee socks are definitely back in fashion. You can find knee socks for kids online at Tootsies Stride Rite. For more information, you can click on our store name or call us at 1-866-235-0626.

Why Seamless Socks Help Kids with Sensitivity Challenges!

What is the difference what kind of socks you buy for your kids? When it comes to comfort, and whether or not you can get your little darling to put their socks on every day and actually wear them and keep them on, there is a big difference between kids seamless socks and socks that have seams. If you have children or grandchildren, either boys or girls, you'll know what I'm talking about, especially if your child is sensitive in regard to the clothes or fabrics that he or she wears or if your child has hypersensitivity.

Many children are rightly annoyed by sock seams, which can irritate feet and rub skin and actually make their feet hurt. Kids seamless socks are soft and smooth and completely seam-free or they may have specially designed flattened seams near the toe. Both styles are designed to cradle and hug the foot and feel cozy and comfortable so your kids will actually want to wear them everyday and keep them on their feet!

Another reason to buy kids seamless socks is because kids seamless socks give much needed relief to your child and they are specially designed not to bunch up or get lumps and bumps, which can cause aching feet and distress for your young boy or girl. These super-soft seamless socks are also the socks to wear if your child is involved in any kind of sports or activity where their feet are known to sweat more. You will find a large selection of kids seamless socks for both boys and girls in many different fabrics including quick drying blends and breathable cottons and cotton blends which are designed to wick away moisture to keep their feet dry even in warmer weather or when they’ve been running around.

There are many styles of kids seamless socks to choose from, in both boys and girls styles and sizes. Some of the choices you’ll have in kids seamless socks include seamless ankle socks, seamless crew socks, seamless knee high socks, seamless over the calf socks, seamless turn-cuff socks, seamless quarter socks, and more, in a wide assortment of basic tones such as white, black, brown and navy blue; fashion colors including red, green, pink, purple and more; and novelty print designs.

You can also find kids seamless socks available in assorted multi-pack varieties, which are sometimes priced more affordably than if you buy each pair of boys or girls kids seamless socks separately. With the holiday shopping season now here, this is a great time to stock-up on kids seamless socks while you can find them at special pre-holiday savings. Seamless socks are also great for gift-giving during the holidays and they make perfect stocking stuffers for your kids and their friends! You can find a large selection of kids seamless socks in your neighborhood shoe stores, department stores or you can look for kids seamless socks online at Tootsies Stride Rite and find them on sale now. Make life easier on yourself and make your kids happy at the same time with kids seamless socks on sale today! Happy Holidays to you and the kids!

Tootsies Stride Rite, founded in 1985, is located in Richmond, Va. We have both a brick and motar retail store and online stores which were established in 2002. We have helped thousands of kids deal with sock challenges including one of our own. For more information on seamless socks, visit us online by clicking on Tootsies Stride Rite, or calling us at 1-866-235-0626.

Prevent Sock Issues with Children Seamless Socks

Have you ever heard your child complain about how their socks felt? Children often times suffer from sensory issues specifically with how some things feels on their body. This is why kids find clothes, and those pesky tags itchy and scratchy too.

For the more severe instances, the discomfort can feel so painful that the child will cry out. Their feet are no different and companies are now responding with seamless socks for kids. No matter whether your child suffers from a sensory disorder, is diabetic, or just doesn't like the way their socks feel, maybe it is time to have your child try a pair of seamless socks.

Seamless socks work by removing the seam located at the toe, and and this is done by working the sock backwards, or from the toe up. By simply changing the way the sock is made it can end the discomfort, or pain triggered by seamed socks. A seamed sock can also gather at the toe, which can cause blisters. With a child's feet being very unique from adult feet,due to the fact they are constantly growing and more sensitive, no one can assume that their socks fit like adults.

When buying socks for kids, you must insure you are getting the appropriate fit. Socks should never be loose, but should instead hug your child's feet. Look for materials that have some give to them like lycra yarns and never buy them too big or your child may develop blisters. An additional feature to look for, especially if buying crew or knee highs, are non-binding tops. Child seamless socks come in a assortment of styles, like crew, ankle and even knee high. They also come in a range of colors for both girls, boys and neutral colors.There are tons of great options, to keep your child pleased, pain free and trendy at the same time.

Kids seamless socks in many styles and colors are available online at Tootsies Stride Rite.

Introducing Seamless No Show 6 Pack Glitzy Pets Socks

Introducing Stride Rite's seamless socks, the no show 6 pack Glitzy Pets for Summer.

This no-show comfort seam cotton socks with assorted colors including fuchsia, light pink and green, etc., for girls including colored heels and toes, stripes, etc., is designed around Stride Rite's girl shoe Glitzy Pets, with a "kid friendly" comfort seam toe in 6 pairs per package.

Seamless socks feature a comfort seam, a hand-linked, cross-stitched pattern that flattens out when the sock is put on, which gives the feeling of seamless to your child. This eliminates the irritation your child experiences when wearing regular socks, since regular socks have a ridged seam, a "bump," over the toes on the inside of the sock. We have helped thousands of children, including one of our own deal with the issue of putting on their socks.

The glitzy pets sock is constructed of 67 percent cotton for breathability and comfort and 22 percent polyester, 8 percent nylon and 3 percent spandex to maintain shape even after many machine washings. For more information on Stride Rite seamless socks, visit our online store by clicking on Tootsies Stride Rite or call us toll free at 1-866-235-0626.

Tootsies Stride Rite is an Authorized Dealer for SmartKnit Kids Seamless Socks

Press release of June 15, 2011:

Tootsies Stride Rite has announced that it is an authorized dealer for SmartKnit Kids seamless sensitivity socks at both its retail location in Richmond, Va., and at its online web store at http://www.tootsiesstriderite.com/

SmartKnit Kids was founded in 2003 in response to requests by customers of KnitRite for socks that children would wear because they had issues with tradtional seamed sock. SmartKnitKIDS socks are manufactured the same way a caterpillar spins its cocoon, SmartKnitKIDS socks are started at the toe and worked up toward the ankle. This process insures a 100% seamless sock, so there are no seams to bug ya! A form-fitting design also keeps those annoying lumps and bumps out of the socks. SmartKnitKIDS come in a color for every personality: white, black, pink, purple, and navy. Ankle, crew and knee-high styles are available up to a youth size 8.

For more information on SmartKnit kids seamless sensitivity socks including pricing and product availability, visit our site page at http://www.tootsiesstriderite.com/site/547049/product/983-143145800

Seamless Socks

Seamless socks feature a comfort seam, a hand-linked, cross-stitched pattern that flattens out when the sock is put on, which gives the feeling of seamless to your child. This eliminates the irritation your child experiences when wearing regular socks, since regular socks have a ridged seam, a "bump," over the toes on the inside of the sock.

Seamless socks for kids are available online by clicking on: Tootsies Stride Rite. For more information on seamless socks watch the following informational video:

Seamless Sock Product Information

SmartKnit Kids Seamless Socks

The SmartKnit “family” of seamless socks, recently received the APMA Seal of Acceptance. The SmartKnit products include a patented line of seamless diabetic socks, a line of active running socks, and super soft seamless kids socks. All of these products are engineered to deliver healthy benefits and address specific needs for the wearer. The APMA is the leading professional organization representing the nation’s Doctors of Podiatric Medicine or podiatrists. The Seal of Acceptance is used to designate footwear, hosiery and other foot related products that promote good foot health.

Controlling moisture and reducing bacteria can be foot care issues for not only diabetics, but also for people on their feet for extended periods of time. SmartKnit offers products made from innovative yarns including CoolMax® and the silver fiber, X-STATIC®. These yarns are “moisture-wicking” fibers that pull moisture away from the foot thereby reducing friction. These fibers also allow the sock to dry up to four times faster than socks made with cotton. The antimicrobial X-Static silver fibers help reduce the growth of infection-causing bacteria within the sock and properties of these yarns help to keep the foot warm in the winter and cool in the summer.

Therafirm and SmartKnit branded products are manufactured by Knit-Rite, Inc., a leading designer, marketer, and manufacturer of innovative textiles for medical and consumer markets. Founded in 1923, Knit-Rite remains committed to providing products that deliver healthy benefits for a better quality of life. Smartknit Kids seamless socks are available in Richmond, Va, at Tootsies Stride Rite, and also online at Tootsiesstriderite.com For more information about SmartKnit seamless socks, either click on the following link, Tootsies Stride Rite, or call us at 1-866-235-0626.