Yesterday I opened my Magic Socks, a gift from G-Whaaa and NoGoodOnSugar. These things are magical. When I received them, they measured only about 2 inches by 2 inches by 1 inch high. G-Whaaa and NoGoodOnSugar were so excited to give them to me and kept reassuring me how comfortable they would be. I was skeptical.

I should not have been. The socks were pure magic.

First I opened the shrink-wrapped package.

Next up I placed the small little bundle into a bowl of water.

After 15 minutes, the socks had expanded into this.

After another 15 minutes they were basically done.

Here they are drying.

And, finally, here they are on my feet.

Wearing the socks as I type this, I must say that they feel fabulous. The fact that it’s about 100 degrees outside is sort of taking away from the experience, but they are still nice. I give them a thumbs up and suggest them as a gift for any loved one!

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