I used to keep buying two or three pairs whenever I noticed my sock drawer was getting empty. Having seven together has made much more sense because I can rotate them properly through the week.

I picked this for our office Secret Santa because I wanted something people could actually use. It was a little unusual compared with the usual mugs and stationery, but the person who received it told me later that the socks were genuinely useful.

This pack has made my morning routine slightly quicker. No searching, no matching random socks and no wondering whether I've already worn the only clean pair.

My cousin had just started a job in another city and was still getting settled into her new home. I included these with a few essentials because having a week's worth of socks ready meant one less basic thing to shop for.

The lighter pairs are my favourite for everyday sneakers. They don't make the shoes feel crowded, and I haven't had much of an issue with bunching around the toes.

My younger sister is active throughout her school day and especially during sports periods. Her old socks would gradually loosen, so I got her these, and she says the ankle stays in place much better now.

Got these for my father because his old socks were honestly overdue for retirement. He hasn't said much about them, but he keeps picking the cushioned ones for his morning walks, so I think that's a pretty good review from him.

My friend was leaving for a short overseas work assignment and was trying to keep her luggage compact. I gave her this pack before the trip because she could take several pairs without filling much space in her suitcase.

My roommate and I used to have the same problem after laundry—figuring out whose plain black socks belonged to whom. Giving him his own set with different colours has made that particular household problem disappear.

My brother-in-law recently started his first office job and was buying all his everyday basics from scratch. I added this pack to the list because seven pairs seemed like a practical starting point.