I am not sure what to say. Despite the popularity of Jaywalker - hundreds of Sock Knitters were thrilled with their socks - it didn't work for me. 
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I neither liked the irregular way the yarn was "talking" - the colorful swirling effect disappeared when I worked the gusset, nor the saggy cuff around my ankle, nor the way 2/2 ribbing and Chevron pattern met on the cuff, nor the unstretchiness of the sock overall. Despite several trials and differents modifications (different size needles, increased number of stitches and deeper heel) the sock was still difficult to put on my foot; yet, the cuff was saggy.
I don't understand what went wrong. My gauge seemed to be right though. Well, I think, because that Chevron pattern confused my stitch count a little. Of course, on my first cast-on, I thought the gauge was right too... I must be really bad at gauging...
Anyway. After 4 unsucessful attempts - at least I can't say I didn't try - my hurt pride said that enough was enough, and I have finally gave up and said "so long" to Jaywalker. I have come to the unfortunate conclusion that the pattern is not right for me... Most of the time, only stretchy socks fits my probably odd feet comfortably. Or maybe the yarn was too thin...
I have ripped off to the one inch ribbing and went on from there, making an all 2/2 ribbed sock with high insteap (from the top of my ankle bone).
And here it is - unstretched and stretched - Sock #1 aka Deep Heel Ribbed Sock, my 28th pair of socks. I am turning the heel of sock #2 right now, and I am taking notes... 
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Being Socktoberfest spirited, I will be posting the pattern here as soon as the pair is completed. Keep tune!
