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For the discerning individual, sock pairing is an art form. Here are a few tips for matching those pesky socks:
Sort your socks by color, pattern, or material, then filter out any that are hopelessly mismatched.
For example, sort all the plaid socks together, then filter out any solid-colored ones.
Now pair the remaining plaid socks together.
Choose a sock as your partner and stick with it for the duration of its existence.
Even if your partner sock gets a hole in it, don't be afraid to repair or replace it. After all, a good sock buddy is hard to find.