Because I have diabetes I can't wear new socks. I went to YouTube to see how to solve this problem, the answer was simple. Buy a clip and start stretching or spreading it at the top so that after two or three uses the sock is like a two year old where it meets the shaft. Now you might be asking: What's the problem? as a diabetic, you retain a lot of water in your shins and feet, and a tight sock in your shins causes separation and wiring, which is bad for your health over time.