hello researchers,

I read with interest recently the question about socks:
http://answers.google.com/answers/threadview?id=292939

the researcher did an admirable job in locating tons of information 
but despite clicking on all those links, granny didn't find what she 
was looking for.

they used to make 'slouch' socks back in the 80s where if you put the 
socks in the dryer they didn't shrink to cut off the blood flow to 
your brain.  Wal-Mart carried socks with a slouch top, arch support 
band around the instep, and a heavily cushioned bottom but I haven't 
found them since.  they may've been the First Fit brand according to 
this website but I don't know for sure.
http://www.renfro.com/consumer/Renfro/allaboutsocks/testimonials

the closest I've found look like these Thorlos but that top had a much 
looser (open) weave on the top.
http://goldmanbros.com/thorlo/thorlo-slouch-socks.asp

so to recap, I need:

* slouch top

* arch support band

* cushioned bottom

* preferably cotton (wool?)

* available for online ordering

* solid color

* warm and comfortable

I've tried the SmartWool socks which are very comfortable but the tops 
shrink when you dry them, but if you find a slouch top that would be 
great.  please don't tell me not to dry them cause I'll always forget.
http://www.domsoutdoor.com/cgi-bin/cgiitmls?m=ThisP&p=9.028254&l=1

these socks look very comfy also but don't quite fit the above 
requirements.
http://healthylegs.com/witebesoforw.html

these sock also look delicious but that band frightens and constricts 
me.
http://www.davidmorgan.com/proddetail.html?product_number=1681

*PLEASE* won't you help granny on her magical sock quest.  I've tried 
search words 'slouch' 'acupressure' 'arch support band' 'made in 
Norway' 'hunting' and 'hiking' + socks.  hopefully adding some 
additional brainpower, you'll come up with more sock options for 
granny.  obviously this question is *only* for the sock obsessed since 
you will be able to relate to my dilemma.  hopefully I've given you 
enough examples of socks I'm looking for, but if not feel free to run 
something by me.  I'm terribly sorry to be so picky, but I just *am* 
when it comes to shopping which is why I hate it so.

thank you most kindly for your help!
GB

I hear that the socks on these sites are the "best" and most
comforable.  Hope this helps:
http://www.drsocks.com/sportsupp.shtml
http://www.walkerswarehouse.com/store/merchant.mvc?Product_Code=TH-2064&Screen=PROD&Store_Code=002
http://store.usbodyware.com/socks.html
http://www.amazingsocks.com/item.asp?brandname=Dasha&ProdID=1031(DAS)
http://www.essentialapparel.com/cgi-bin/exec/store?sid=865325930773&referrer=CJ&page=f1143.html&PID=1317618

thank for your interest, hrpers!  it looks like those Thorlos are my
best bet.  I did send off for those David Morgan's the other day. 
hope they work out.  I'll keep this question open just in case a
researcher or commenter finds something that might incorporate the
Thorlos sockedness qualities but have a bit more padding on the
bottom.