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For years, socks have gotten a bad rap as a boring, basic holiday gift — the kind of present you receive from an aunt you see once every few years. Well, I think the time has come to face the truth.
Socks are a totally practical, affordable gift idea, and they do not deserve the holiday hate they receive. Everyone wears them! And they are the perfect size for stocking stuffers. We rounded up some of the cutest and most functional fitness socks, so your loved ones won't have to feign enthusiasm when they unwrap their present this year.