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Everybody loves socks, for the comfort, the colour, the pattern, the statement. Socks can add character to an outfit, start conversations or simply help keep your toes toasty during those long winter months. Whether they are low, crew, knee-high or no-show, socks are significant. Let’s take a brief look at the world of socks.
Colour
When it comes to colour, it is no surprise that black socks are by far the most commonly worn sock colour throughout the world. They are especially widespread in Holland.
Next in line is another member of the traditional colour spectrum –blue socks.
White socks are still surprisingly popular, particularly among men, despite the fashion vendetta against them.
Next come plain old grey socks, which appear to be more frequently worn in the UK and Germany than elsewhere.
Red socks are particularly popular in Scandinavia, whereas in the UK, colourful and patterned socks are favoured.
Odd sock facts
The average person will own over a couple of thousand pairs of socks in his/her lifetime.
The kilt and knee socks are an ever-present element of Prince Charles’ attire
Socks generally wear out on the toe first.
The design on the side or ankle of a sock is called a clock.
Sock hops were popular in the 1950s – where everyone danced in their stockings.
A family of four will lose up to sixty socks every year. Where do all those odd socks go?
Cultural info
In Japan, socks are so important that even chairs wear socks! The socks simply protect floors from Western-style chairs.
In Denmark at the end of the wedding dance, the men will often grab the groom and remove his shoes and socks. They generally proceed to cut up the socks, symbolically to test his new wife’s sewing skills!
Socks are very exposed in Japan where everyone systematically takes off their shoes when they go inside. So socks just have to be as nice as possible, whether they are the traditional two-toed Tabi, five-toed socks, which were invented in Spain, but popularized in Japan or screen-printed socks, another Japanese specialty.
Christmas
In the U.K., socks and stockings create much excitement at Christmastime, when Father Christmas traditionally fills them with goodies and oranges. In many other countries, children leave out shoes instead.
In Brazil, if Papai Noel finds a child’s sock, he exchanges it for a present.
In Holland, children traditionally left out clogs filled with hay for Father Christmas’ horse and received gifts in them in return.
Health
Socks absorb almost half a liter of sweat per day!
Japanese researchers at the University of Tsukuba showed that five-toed socks improve circulation in comparison with standard socks. They also supposedly help prevent athlete’s foot.
In extreme cold conditions, frostbite can occur in 30 minutes or less! Warm, well-fitting socks can prevent this.
It is clear that socks are a pervasive element of everyday life. Not only are they vital items of clothing and indispensable presents, but they are also steeped in tradition. Whatever materials, shapes and sizes you prefer, quality socks are the key to happy feet.
“Good friends, good books, good socks, and a sleepy conscience: this is the ideal life.” – Mark Twain
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