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October 18, 2013

FootCardigan

You know what? We are really into socks. Going sockless is great and all, we do it all summer and yeah, we love it, but why everyone be hatin’ on socks? With the Fall weather creeping in, all of our awesome socks are dancing their way out of our drawers and onto our feet…where they get to dance even more…

When we found out about Foot Cardigan, who delivers one random pair of crazy socks to your mailbox every month, we were in. For $9 a month, a pair of socks with an unknown design arrives, ready for you to rock. Mark’s first pair is pictured above; mine had dogs wearing glasses on them. We were both happy, and already looking forward to our next pair. To see some other designs they’ve sent out into the world, check out the #sockstagram feed on Instagram.

So how about some socks?

The fine folks at Foot Cardigan want to offer one of you a 6-month subscription! To enter this month’s giveaway, just leave a comment on this post letting us know your favorite thing about October.

We’ll pick a winner by random on Thursday, October 24th around cocktail hour.

*THIS GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED! CONGRATULATIONS TO ANDREA KENDALL FOR WINNING*

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Comments

  1. Linnae Hoppe says

    October 29, 2013 at 4:51 PM

    I got ENGAGED! October was already my favorite month in Texas, and now it’s hands down the best!

  2. Mathieu says

    October 24, 2013 at 6:30 PM

    October means it’s finally cold enough for me to wear my trench coat!

  3. Luke says

    October 24, 2013 at 4:22 PM

    My favorite thing about October….It’s finally cool enough in Texas to wear jeans and long sleeves, the most comfortable way of life.

  4. Marci says

    October 24, 2013 at 3:58 PM

    My favorite thing about October is that my daughter was born in October. I was told her due date was October 21, and that she would be Late! My Birthday is October 25, so I was crossing my fingers that I would get the BEST birthday gift ever, my daughter. Too bad she wanted things her as she always does, and she decided to come come early, so her birthday is Oct 16th. Still the best part of October is knowing that was when I had my miracle daughter!!!!!

  5. Stephanie Eagles says

    October 24, 2013 at 3:08 PM

    October means Oktoberfest and some pretty darn good beers.

  6. Chuck says

    October 24, 2013 at 2:57 PM

    My wedding anniversary and pumpkin beer bread.

  7. mallory says

    October 24, 2013 at 10:44 AM

    two of my favorite things about october: the bluest blue skies and wearing fun socks with my danskos — hope to have six months of fun socks!

  8. Bobby Long says

    October 24, 2013 at 10:27 AM

    Football Season and Hot Chocolate for sure, but also that I can wear Corduroys would love to have some socks to go with them!

  9. Austin says

    October 24, 2013 at 9:10 AM

    Apple pie and pumpkin carving

  10. Amy says

    October 23, 2013 at 9:34 AM

    Favorite thing about October: GA/FL weekend, gator hunt, and the start of a hipster winter — bring on the sweaters, layers, and boots!

  11. Daniel says

    October 23, 2013 at 8:52 AM

    Favorite thing about October: pickin’ Apples in the N. Georgia mountains.

  12. Laura says

    October 21, 2013 at 6:00 PM

    Pumpkin carving, wearing boots, pulling my cozy sweaters out of storage and wearing scarves!

  13. Ashley says

    October 21, 2013 at 3:33 PM

    Too hard to choose – pumpkin patches, apples, and boots – for sure!

  14. Conor says

    October 21, 2013 at 7:10 AM

    The best thing about October is the conclusion of baseball. The October game is the best kind of baseball game. It means your team is going for it all, and that long ball through the crisp fall air is a beautiful sight.

    GO Red Sox!

  15. Scott K says

    October 20, 2013 at 10:20 PM

    The cool mornings

  16. Trey W says

    October 20, 2013 at 8:47 PM

    By far, bringin’ my desert boots outta storage!

  17. Ellen B. says

    October 20, 2013 at 7:54 PM

    Finally getting to break out the corduroy and cable knit!

  18. Ray says

    October 20, 2013 at 10:42 AM

    The best thing about October is starting the month off with the Wiesn, or Oktoberfest! The world’s largest fair, millions of people, awesome German beer and food…what’s there not to love?

  19. Tadas R says

    October 20, 2013 at 10:27 AM

    Best part of october are the cool and crisp gameday mornings!

  20. Jeremy says

    October 20, 2013 at 10:21 AM

    October is the leaves changing and falling in Maine. Beautiful scenery out here.

  21. Tyler Kuhn says

    October 20, 2013 at 6:57 AM

    My favorite thing about October is the transition into fall with lower temperatures, pumpkin beers, and haunted houses!

  22. ashley says

    October 19, 2013 at 9:42 PM

    Football games, looking at every tree to see the colors, wearing cozy socks with boots! eating pie in anticipation of Thanksgiving!

  23. Gardner says

    October 19, 2013 at 2:37 PM

    One word: Football ( and cooler weather too)

  24. Parker Whitehouse says

    October 19, 2013 at 12:56 PM

    simply put – October is the Bentley of months. Pumpkin beers, World Series, College basketball is right around the corner, pumkin beers, tailgate season, Fall-meet at Keeneland, pumpkin beers, bourbon without profuse sweating, and pumpkin freakin beer.

  25. Antoine says

    October 19, 2013 at 11:44 AM

    Everything pictured here!
    http://www.pinterest.com/LordKirby/autumn/

  26. Brad says

    October 19, 2013 at 7:47 AM

    My favorite October things are pumpkin beer and the World Series.

  27. Elisa Valle says

    October 19, 2013 at 3:37 AM

    I love the changes that October brings, both seen and unseen. This time of the year brings a new season, literally and figurativy. It is almost daylight savings, it’s a new school year, and trees are changing colors. It’s puts a new perspective into our lives of unchangingness!

  28. christy ruiz says

    October 19, 2013 at 12:29 AM

    Here in Texas, my favorite thing about October is getting out of the triple digit temperatures.

  29. Camille Logan says

    October 18, 2013 at 11:51 PM

    My favorite thing about October is that usually the FL/GA game falls on the last weekend.

  30. Carlita says

    October 18, 2013 at 9:05 PM

    I love October because it finally stops being too darned HOT!

  31. Ron Sloan says

    October 18, 2013 at 8:59 PM

    My favorite thing about October…..It’s the month I was born…..that and the chilly mornings are great for funky socks!

  32. Stephanie clark says

    October 18, 2013 at 8:11 PM

    OU TX game! (When the sooners show up to the game) we need
    College socks!

  33. Aurora says

    October 18, 2013 at 6:41 PM

    My Favorite thing about fall is Sweatshirts and flip flops and jeans.. wearing them at EPCOT on fall nights having a few drinks at Food and Wine festival!

  34. Beckwith says

    October 18, 2013 at 5:21 PM

    October is one month away from No-Shave November.
    That’s the best part of it.

  35. Jeremiah says

    October 18, 2013 at 5:13 PM

    As a ER nurse my favorite thing about October is all the interesting ways people cut themselves while trying to carve their pumpkins!

  36. Kristi Trail says

    October 18, 2013 at 5:08 PM

    My favorite thing about October is Baseball and my 31+ pairs of Halloween Socks. So I am perfect to win this giveaway. Thanks Back down South for this opportunity and hope I win from the great folks at FootCardigan.

  37. Rachel says

    October 18, 2013 at 4:37 PM

    My favorite thing about October is getting to dress up and decorate for Halloween (and of course getting to wear long crazy socks under my pants!)

  38. Nate Gilbert says

    October 18, 2013 at 4:30 PM

    My favorite thing about October is sports. Hockey starts, College football is hitting it’s stride, and MLB is in the post season. Great time to be a sports fan. Also, the weather getting cooler means I get to wear boots and jackets. I love boots and jackets.

  39. Amy Pinkerton says

    October 18, 2013 at 3:59 PM

    My favorite thing about fall is the cooler weather!

  40. Cyrisse says

    October 18, 2013 at 3:23 PM

    Favorite thing about October: Kickin’ back in the crisp fall weather next to the warmth of a chiminea with a bottle of Shiner Oktoberfest in hand!

  41. Christy says

    October 18, 2013 at 3:20 PM

    I love the weather, the leaves, and the smell. Oh, and going to the pumpkin patch.

  42. Natalie says

    October 18, 2013 at 3:09 PM

    My favorite thing to do in October is hike the shores of the west coast beaches in gum boots, tights (or my sock cardigan socks, shameless I know), and a fluffy sweater. To enjoy the fog, some good company and a hot cuppa coffee. Then to come inside and warm up with some whiskey, sliced oranges and a hot bath (solo or otherwise, wink). How’s that for embracing the smokey foggy grey days of October? I thought so…pretty nice ideas. XO

  43. casey says

    October 18, 2013 at 2:59 PM

    not being the summer

  44. Eric hall says

    October 18, 2013 at 2:39 PM

    Heavier suits ,and colorful sweaters, and most important great motorcycle riding

  45. Nicolette says

    October 18, 2013 at 2:11 PM

    The absolute best thing about October is that it’s still warm in The South!

  46. Matthew says

    October 18, 2013 at 2:11 PM

    Definitely sitting on the porch with that fall crispness in the air

  47. kevin kelly says

    October 18, 2013 at 1:23 PM

    dressing my kids in ridiculous costumes and enjoying the weather changing

  48. Terry Madden says

    October 18, 2013 at 1:08 PM

    My favorite things about October: It is my Birthday month, my sisters bierthday month Love the beginning of changes in weather and Halloween.

  49. Andrea says

    October 18, 2013 at 1:07 PM

    PSL & Statement Socks

  50. Alyson says

    October 18, 2013 at 1:06 PM

    Favorite thing about October – the cool, crisp air and beautiful, colorful leaves.

  51. Stephanie L says

    October 18, 2013 at 1:05 PM

    Favourite thing about October? Leif Erikson Day.

    Hurdygurdydurrr.

  52. Leigh Nichols says

    October 18, 2013 at 1:03 PM

    Pumpkins!!

  53. Jennifer Fales says

    October 18, 2013 at 1:02 PM

    I must say my favorite thing about October is the beginning of cooler weather and the fun holidays to follow. Nothing like getting to spend time with family and friends!

  54. Tessa says

    October 18, 2013 at 12:58 PM

    The arrival of fall and everything pumpkin!

  55. Monte O says

    October 18, 2013 at 12:51 PM

    Favorite thing about October? My birthday of course!

  56. Bethany says

    October 18, 2013 at 12:47 PM

    Favorite thing about October: changing of the leaves, camping and fall crafts (nerd alert!)

  57. Sean says

    October 18, 2013 at 12:46 PM

    Every month my co workers can’t wait to see what’s next. I’m close to being done with my 6 month subscription and the fine ppl in my office will love you for life if I can continue the fun trend.

  58. Diana Stanhope says

    October 18, 2013 at 12:44 PM

    I like the weather. It’s awesome for getting outside.

  59. Lacie P. says

    October 18, 2013 at 12:42 PM

    Hoodie weather!

  60. Kimberly says

    October 18, 2013 at 12:42 PM

    October is the best month all around so it’s hard to pick just ONE thing! I’m going to go with Apple Cider. Spiced (and Spiked) Apple Cider! :)

  61. Natalie says

    October 18, 2013 at 12:40 PM

    My favourite thing about October is raking up the leaves and watching my dog stare at the leaf pile in terror and amazement.

  62. Foot Cardigan says

    October 18, 2013 at 12:28 PM

    Our favorite thing about October are socks. Really cool socks from Foot Cardigan to be specific. Our second favorite thing about October is wearing a beard without sweating in it. Oh wait…we can’t win this thing. Poop.

  63. Lindsay C. says

    October 18, 2013 at 12:13 PM

    How’s the quality of the socks? $9 a month is relatively nothing for some fun, festive socks, and if they’re going to last for a little while then it’s almost a steal. Thanks for turning me on to this.

    I’ve gotta say my favorite thing about fall is changing from summer beer to the red ales, porters, and all that. It’s hard to drink a heavy beer when it’s warm outside, but with that fall chill it’s the perfect touch.

    Thanks for the opportunity!

    • Foot Cardigan says

      October 18, 2013 at 12:30 PM

      Lindsay, let me answer your question with another question. Do men with beards secrete more manliness? The answer is yes. But for real, we’re pretty happy with the quality of the socks, but we make them, so we might be a little biased.

  64. Cody says

    October 18, 2013 at 11:51 AM

    Favorite thing about October is definitely the changing color of the leaves and crisp morning air! Also enjoy pumpkin-flavored everything!

  65. Brian Cromeens says

    October 18, 2013 at 11:30 AM

    October in San Antonio is like riding a bit of a weather roller coaster. The day begins and ends with an invigorating cool snap and warms up throughout the day…. In any event, I just keep the A/C down in the office so I can justify my fall wardrobe…

    So to sum it up, my favorite thing about October is a cool breeze and a heavier jacket.

  66. C. Boudreaux says

    October 18, 2013 at 11:16 AM

    Cooler Weather and LSU Football! Geaux Tigers!

  67. Taylor Stone says

    October 18, 2013 at 11:15 AM

    My favorite thing about October is spending time with family!

  68. Becca Griesemer says

    October 18, 2013 at 11:09 AM

    Pumpkin cocktails!

  69. C Beaty says

    October 18, 2013 at 11:02 AM

    Favorite thing about October: Mark and Caroline’s anniversary DUH!

    Seriously I want this giveaway, but even if I don’t I am totally getting Morgan this for Christmas!
    Great idea!

    • Foot Cardigan says

      October 18, 2013 at 12:31 PM

      #YOLO. Whatever that means. Morgan is lucky to have a friend/lover/family member like you.

  70. Tina says

    October 18, 2013 at 10:59 AM

    Hoodies, bonfires, and dark beer!

  71. kWa says

    October 18, 2013 at 10:44 AM

    The crisp air and changing leaves. It’s such a beautiful time of year, and I find myself taking photos of my running route because it’s so vibrant and beautiful.

  72. Christine says

    October 18, 2013 at 10:12 AM

    What could be better than fun socks mailed to your doorstep each month? My favorite thing about October is finally being able to make use of the fireplace again! Nothing better than a cold evening, roaring fire, and a cider beer.

    • Foot Cardigan says

      October 18, 2013 at 12:32 PM

      Christine, nothing is better than fun socks mailed to your doorstep each month. Nothing. Except for the people at Back Down South. They are pretty fun.

  73. Haley M. says

    October 18, 2013 at 9:43 AM

    My favorite thing about October is that beautiful sunrises and sunsets adorn the skies all month long. Looking up and seeing swirls of pink, blues and oranges simply does the soul good. This, His breathtaking handiwork, has me convinced that this month is the beginning to God’s favorite season.

  74. Jamie says

    October 18, 2013 at 9:42 AM

    couldn’t agree more! checking out Foot Cardigan now…favorite thing about october: the foggy mornings! hope y’all are well! :)

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