We recall running around Robinsons, Bata, John Little and other stores in vain for black or white ankle-length socks for size 13 shoes, finally settling for the pricey ones at Timberland, which often run out of stock.
We even cause a change in a school's compulsory rule to wear school-issued socks which has the school name embroidered all around the rim. The school vendor appointed to issue it simply couldn't cater to those who wears shoes of size 12 and upwards and many of the growing teenage students were struggling to put on 'free-size' socks which was in effect baby-size when placed next to a large foot.
The stretch elasticity of many brands are also often not generous enough to accommodate bigger foot, resulting in holes, adding to the frustration.
It was therefore a big surprise to find what we wanted for so long right there on the street at the pasar malam near the HDB Hub, Toa Payoh. Low ankle, high ankle - it's all right there in plain black or white. Disbelieving, we bought only a set of 3 pairs at S$10, wore it, and then went back for more. The thread count and stretch-ability is in top form. Various material mix ranging from 100% cotton, 80% cotton 20% spandex, etc. are available!
For those in the mood for fancy, there's a wide array of colours and patterns.
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Photo: kawata.com.sg
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Photo: kawata.com.sg
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Wisely, the saleslady pointed to the contact printed on every plastic bag, in case we run out of socks:
Kawata House of Socks
Retail Outlet:
• Chinatown Point #81-09
Tel: (65) 6538 2009
• People's Park Plaza #02-1092/1094
Tel: (65) 6532 1002
• Office: 9002 Tampines Street 93 #03-46/50 Singapore 528836
Tel: (65) 6786 4568 Fax: (65) 6787 4568
Online:
• www.kawata.com.sg
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