Among Friends

[geegerbee]

A friend gave me a pair of Muk Luks. I wear an 11 shoe, but the tag on these slipper socks says XL 11 1/2 to 12.  There are about 2" longer than a good fit. I am a senior citizen and afraid of falling. She asked me how I liked them and I told her I was afraid of tripping. Her answer was "pick up your feet" when you walk. I will see her in a  few weeks and am trying to decide if  I should give them back which would make her mad, or lie and tell her they are fine and just donate them.What would you do?

[santorini]

I would keep them, wash them on hot and tumble dry high and see if that helps.  If not, you can always wear them inside a boot.  I wouldn't want to hurt my friend's feelings.  I would just act thankful and move on.

[Kachina624]

@geegerbee. I'd either donate them or wear them as bed socks because my feet are always cold.

[Bri369]

Why lie?  Is she going to ask you about them?  If she does, just be honest and tell her they are too big and you feel unsafe wearing them.  Period.

[geegerbee]

Yes, she asked me about them and told me to pick up my feet.

[Carmie]

Wash them.  I guarantee they will shrink.  I wear a size 6 shoe and bought the S/M size for shoe sizes 6 to 8.

After I washed them once, they shrunk.  They are now too small for me.  I should have sized up.

[Janey2]

After a certain age I would not wear any type of socks without shoes. I would not give them back. Do not bring them up in conversation, but she asks smile and thank her again. Sometimes a little white lie is ok.

[We rescue cats]

I would wash and dry them (on high) and I bet they will be fine! 

[SamBrown]

Yes, lie.

[Jk9]

I agree with others to go ahead and wash the socks first before you decide to donate them.  They may fit after all when washed and dried.  I wouldn't give them back to her, I would donate them.