If the socks are too hot, just wear shorts (like many others). An aisle seat is important if you’re getting up - it’s better for you and you’re seat mates.
And, you can always buy a good book at the airport.
good idea.. But ive never in my life wear shorts when i travel to another country. But yeah i do get swollen feets which is annoying. Hopefully they will provider free slippers on the economy seats for this Qantas dreamliner bound to LAX.

I don't plan wearing the Qantas pyjamas on the plane hehe
yeah reading a book would be one of these travel books about culture and destinations to visit. Can't remember the name of these books but they pretty handy otherwise.