"The socks were actually too tight so it was causing pressure on my calves. [It was] just to release my calves — or release the tension. "I just cut holes in them and all of a sudden I had a few ...

You can also buy hose in sheer black cotton, which makes for a much better dress sock than wool. As for the holes: Are you wearing the right size shoes? Try buying sized socks, if you can find them.