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A member asked:

Why would a boot length and crew length sock feel tight(er) on my right leg than my left? switching socks from l to r and r to l causes same thing.

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Your right leg: May have a different girth than your left, for example it may be slightly swollen compared to the opposite side.

Dr Fowler and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 7/10/2017

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