Socks

Can I Wear Socks With Hiking Sandals?

Yes, you can wear socks with hiking sandals. You should choose the right pair of socks as it makes a difference if you opt for thin running socks or thick hiking socks. Make sure, that they match the shoes so it doesn’t have any uncomfortable spots. Should you wear socks with walking sandals? Socks put […]

What Socks Should I Wear In The Summer?

In hot weather, it’s best to wear socks that breathe and wick moisture from your feet. Choose wool, bamboo, olefin/Drymax, Coolmax, flax, modal, mohair, polyester, angora, or nylon socks because of their wicking power. Socks will keep your feet healthy but keep in mind Moisture is possibly your biggest enemy. What type of socks are […]

Did Romans Wear Socks With Sandals?

The earliest evidence of wearing socks and sandals is documented at the archaeological site between Dishforth and Leeming in North Yorkshire, England. The discovery suggests that ancient Romans wore socks with sandals at least 2,000 years ago. Did they have socks in ancient Rome? A thousand years later in the 2nd century AD, the Romans […]

Do Europeans Wear Socks And Sandals?

In Germany and a few other spots in Central and Eastern Europe, it is popular to wear these two footwear items in conjunction. Overall, outside of North America and some parts of Western Europe, no one would look twice at someone wearing socks and sandals. Why do Europeans wear socks with sandals? By wearing socks […]

Do People Wear Socks In India?

Indoors, people are generally barefoot or sometimes wear indoor footwear like flip flops or slippers. If you’re not comfortable being barefoot it’s okay to wear socks. Do Indians wear socks and sandals? Indians personally love to wear sandals because it’s comfortable and easy to wear. It is not comfortable to wear socks and shoes all […]

Which Countries Wear Socks With Sandals?

Combining socks with sandals is now a mainstream trend. But even back when it was a fashion no-go, Germans couldn’t have cared less. We look into the stereotype, as well as Germany’s strong tradition of ugly sandals. Wearing socks with sandals used to be the absolute fashion faux pas. Is it weird to wear socks […]

Why Korean People Always Wear Socks?

First is because of the smell of feet. Some people have rather stinky feet so if they don’t wear socks with their slippers or sandals, others will suffer. Second is some people find it uncomfortable to wear slippers or sandals without socks. Do men wear socks in Korea? This strange Korean trait has three origins, […]

Should Slippers Be Worn Without Socks?

Socks should cling to the foot and provide a low-friction barrier between foot and shoe. With shoes, this prevents blister-forming rubbing of the foot; with slippers, it prevents wear and tear on the (usually soft fabric) interior. Wearing slippers with socks defeats the purpose of wearing them to begin with. Is it OK to wear […]

Can You Wear Fun Socks With A Suit?

Casual events are perfect for crazier colorful socks. Semi-formal (or business casual) settings may still allow for slightly crazier (although partially subdued) socks. In more formal settings (full suit and tie), it’s best to keep the color of your socks similar to that of your suit or tie. What socks do you wear under a […]

Should You Wear Colored Socks?

There really aren’t any ‘rules’ when it comes to how to wear colorful socks. If the majority of your outfit is subdued and doesn’t have any loud pieces, throw on a funkier pair of socks with a crazy pattern. If you’re ever unsure, as yourself how you’d react if your friend or colleague wore the […]

Why Are Astros Wearing Blue Socks?

Astros wear blue to raise cancer awareness. Why are MLB players wearing blue socks? Major League Baseball has found a new way to honor the legend Jackie Robinson, who broke the color barrier for professional baseball. The news: MLB players, managers, coaches and umpires will all wear Robinson’s jersey number, No. 42, today, which has […]

Are The White Sox Named After Socks?

Chicago White Sox Like a few other teams during their time, the Sox portion of the team name was originally known as “Stockings,” making them the Chicago White Stockings after it was abandoned by the Cubs. Why are the White Sox called the white socks? Paul Saints officially moved to Chicago and became the White […]

Why Are The Red Sox Wearing Blue Socks?

According to the Prostate Cancer Foundation, “Blue is the official color for prostate cancer awareness and MLB players, managers, coaches and on-field personnel will lend their support in solidarity by wearing New Era specially designed caps featuring blue Club logos.” Why are Red Sox wearing blue socks today? Per the Red Sox pregame notes: “Unveiled […]