They resemble foil balloons, make a crackling sound when slipped on and, for a growing number of people, have become a simple luxury.
The socks look like deflated foil balloons and make a faint crackling sound when you first put them on. They are made in Italy and cost about $50 a pair — a price that some say is worth it for the joy that the socks have inspired.
“I felt like I had to have them,” said Cynthia Cohen, 75, who lives in Colorado and works in public health. “When I looked at the price I was kind of shocked, but I tried to pretend it didn’t exist.”
Sometimes Ms.
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