| Socks are knitted garments that are made to | | | | most convenient if the socks worn are wool |
| enclose the human foot and usually extend up to | | | | socks. Wool socks are worn for the comfort that |
| the lower leg. They are designed to meet several | | | | the wool material gives to the wearer. During the |
| objectives, one of which is that it is supposed to | | | | old days, people used to wrap their feet in wools |
| ease the chafing caused by footwear when worn | | | | from sheep, much like sandals, to protect them |
| directly on bare feet. It makes the feet warm | | | | from harsh elements and keep them warm |
| and absorbs the sweat that emanates from the | | | | throughout the day. |
| feet. To provide a meaning with a different | | | | Though socks are usually made from cotton and |
| context, the term sock is also the word | | | | polypropylene, wool socks are becoming more |
| describing the thin layer of leather of similar | | | | popular due to the softer and warmer touch it |
| material that covers the insole of the shoe. The | | | | gives to the feet. Socks come in many colors but |
| term half-sock is described to the half-covered | | | | the usual fashion requirements are colored or dark |
| insole where the forepart is made visible. | | | | socks for formal attire and white socks for |
| As mentioned above, socks are very useful for | | | | athletic and casual attire. The length of socks also |
| absorbing the sweat produced by the feet. It | | | | varies either from ankle-high up to being |
| draws the sweat to areas where free-flowing air | | | | knee-high. Just-below-the-knee socks are used in |
| dries up the perspiration avoiding feet odor | | | | sports such as soccer, football and basketball. The |
| build-up. Likewise, in cold environments, socks | | | | fencing sports wear extra long socks that reach |
| serves as remover of moisture produced by the | | | | beyond the knee. Ankle socks, on the other hand, |
| feet and decreases the risk of a person being | | | | are usually used with athletic shoes, especially by |
| inflicted with frostbite. | | | | teenagers and young adults. |
| Athletic shoes, casual shoes, and even boots | | | | Other styles of socks available are mid-calf, bare, |
| require the use of socks. Fashion has also allowed | | | | crew and toe socks. The important thing that |
| the use of socks on open-toed shoes such as | | | | people must always observe in terms of fashion |
| sandals. Still, this practice of using socks in sandals | | | | when wearing socks is that the color of the |
| is considered unfashionable in several social circles. | | | | socks must complement the color of either the |
| Indoors, socks can be worn without a shoe just | | | | shoes or the pants. |
| for the comfort and warmth that it brings. It is | | | | |