An Ode to Pizza Socks
I have cold feet. And, no, we're not talking about fear or apprehension of any kind.
Those who hide space heaters under their desks (despite office policy) or cling their lower extremities to the nearest warm body like a cat to a tree may understand. It's uncomfortable, inconvenient, and sometimes, like a rotten cherry on top, can feel like the final draining moment of a very bad day.
Admittedly, I do not have a solve for what may be a symptom of poor blood circulation or body fat loss. I only offer you this: food socks. Yes, feet warmers featuring your favorite meals and treats, oftentimes portrayed as high-calorie guilty pleasures and inclusive to avocados. You may be wondering: Why not just a plain pair of warm and fuzzies? Cozy crew socks are just fine — they do the job. But when you're too cold to concentrate or feeling low, empty and perhaps hungry, a pair of socks embellished with printed pepperoni 'za on them may not only provide physical warmth, but could possibly revive the spirit, replenishing any joy lost on the dreary journey traveled by cold feet. Food for thought: If you looked down and saw cartoon-like dumplings, or meatballs, or chocolate-chip cookies smiling at you, would you not smile back?
Dramatizations aside, there's a reason why DOIY Taco Socks have been sold out for months. There's a reason why food socks make the perfect holiday presents and birthday gifts. There's a reason socks packaged like real plated meals are selling like non-wearable hot cakes. Food socks are fun. And in the cold of winter and when "unprecedented times" means a lot of negative, we could all use some joy, warmth and cheesy pizza socks.
Rolled up, they look like the kind of donuts Homer Simpson would approve. Rolled out, they're socks you can proudly don binge-watching TV on the couch.
SHOP: Sukeno Little Food Socks - Donut, Set of 3, $39, available at Food52
If you've been searching high and low for DOIY's sold-out taco socks, you may want to consider its equally adorable sushi option as a unisex snack until the best-seller is stocked again.
SHOP: DOIY LLC Unisex Salmon Sushi 3pk Sock Set, $25.95, available at Macy's
Why just choose pizza socks with one topping when you can have a sock set with four different varieties, including mushroom and the ever divisive pineapple.
SHOP: PIZZA SOCKS BOX 4 pairs MIX Hawaii Italian Pepperoni Cotton Socks Made In EU, $25.99, available at Rainbow Socks Store
Socks to go? This three-piece set is packaged and ready for the sushi connoisseur.
SHOP: Sushi Crew Socks 3 Pair, Was $16.90; Now $13.52, available at Hot Topic
Even minimalists can get in on this trend, with small food decals or details that are both discreet and pack personality. Find a full menu of food socks at Forever 21, where you can buy three, get one free!
SHOP: Taco Crew Socks, $2.99, available at Forever 21
Happy Socks, your go-to destination for, well, happy socks including the pasta variety.
SHOP: Macaroni Sock, Was $14; Now $8.40, available at Happy Socks
Every Millennial's favorite fruit, the avocado is a fixture in food sock offerings. Served plain and with toast, this one is hard to pass.
SHOP: Men's Avocado Toast Crew Socks, Was $12, Now $6, available at Hot Sox
If an apple a day keeps the doctor away, you might as well pick up a few of these babies — thankfully, they're on sale!
SHOP: Paul Smith Apple Print Socks, Was $23; Now $18, available at Farfetch
Your heart may be as cold as your feet if you don't smile just looking at these dumplings.
SHOP: Dumplings Crew Sock, Was $12; Now $8, available at MeUndies