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  • jon-nycJ Online
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    jon-nyc
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    #13

    As far as athletic socks go, white is supreme.

    "You never know what worse luck your bad luck has saved you from."
    -Cormac McCarthy

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    • LuFins DadL LuFins Dad

      @Aqua-Letifer said in Black Athletic Socks…:

      Please don't tell me you wear white ones.

      Do you wear anything other than sandals and boots?

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      Aqua Letifer
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      #14

      @LuFins-Dad said in Black Athletic Socks…:

      @Aqua-Letifer said in Black Athletic Socks…:

      Please don't tell me you wear white ones.

      Do you wear anything other than sandals and boots?

      Seldom.

      But I wear socks a lot.

      Wearing these right now:

      IMG_4223.jpeg

      Please love yourself.

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        89th
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        #15

        lolz

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        • Aqua LetiferA Aqua Letifer

          @LuFins-Dad said in Black Athletic Socks…:

          @Aqua-Letifer said in Black Athletic Socks…:

          Please don't tell me you wear white ones.

          Do you wear anything other than sandals and boots?

          Seldom.

          But I wear socks a lot.

          Wearing these right now:

          IMG_4223.jpeg

          MikM Offline
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          Mik
          wrote on last edited by Mik
          #16

          @Aqua-Letifer said in Black Athletic Socks…:

          @LuFins-Dad said in Black Athletic Socks…:

          @Aqua-Letifer said in Black Athletic Socks…:

          Please don't tell me you wear white ones.

          Do you wear anything other than sandals and boots?

          Seldom.

          But I wear socks a lot.

          Wearing these right now:

          IMG_4223.jpeg

          Silent woven quitting.

          “I am fond of pigs. Dogs look up to us. Cats look down on us. Pigs treat us as equals.” ~Winston S. Churchill

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          • RichR Offline
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            Rich
            wrote on last edited by
            #17

            About to run right now..Black socks FTW!

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            • MikM Offline
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              Mik
              wrote on last edited by
              #18

              Oh yeah, Rich. Like yer SOOOO hip.

              “I am fond of pigs. Dogs look up to us. Cats look down on us. Pigs treat us as equals.” ~Winston S. Churchill

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              • RichR Offline
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                Rich
                wrote on last edited by
                #19

                I wouldn’t even know how to fake it, lol

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                • JollyJ Offline
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                  Jolly
                  wrote on last edited by
                  #20

                  Doesn't matter about the socks, just get yourself...

                  Link to video

                  “Cry havoc and let slip the DOGE of war!”

                  Those who cheered as J-6 American prisoners were locked in solitary for 18 months without trial, now suddenly fight tooth and nail for foreign terrorists’ "due process". — Buck Sexton

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                  • AxtremusA Offline
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                    Axtremus
                    wrote on last edited by
                    #21

                    Go to Target and get yourself a bag of “Hanes Men’s Lightweight Comfort Super Value Ankle Socks 20pk” — you can choose black or white.

                    I don’t know if they are called “athletic socks,” but I have been using them for everything, including running/jogging outdoors and they work find doing athletic things.

                    Good luck.

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                    • LuFins DadL Offline
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                      LuFins Dad
                      wrote on last edited by
                      #22

                      Now, here’s another fashion question… Deck shoes… Can you wear brown deck shoes with grey shorts? Or are grey shoes okay with tan/khaki?

                      The Brad

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                      • LuFins DadL LuFins Dad

                        Now, here’s another fashion question… Deck shoes… Can you wear brown deck shoes with grey shorts? Or are grey shoes okay with tan/khaki?

                        AxtremusA Offline
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                        Axtremus
                        wrote on last edited by
                        #23

                        @LuFins-Dad said in Black Athletic Socks…:

                        Now, here’s another fashion question… Deck shoes… Can you wear brown deck shoes with grey shorts?

                        Yes.

                        Or are grey shoes okay with tan/khaki?

                        Yes.

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                        • George KG Offline
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                          George K
                          wrote on last edited by
                          #24

                          The Laws of Men’s Socks: How to Avoid Criminally Unattractive Looks

                          Ankle socks shall not be worn. Socks that end at the ankle bone—or just below—have ignited debate between millennials (who’ve worn them for years) and Gen Zers (who despise them). They “look a bit dated,” said Carla de Maria, 35, a UX designer in London, who prefers crew socks on guys. Rory Millar, 30, a marketing executive in London, finds ankle socks ruin the look of dressier shoes as they’re so jarringly casual, while Louis Kassam, 36, a Brooklyn photographer, said it’s “unforgivable” to wear them with tailored pants—bare ankles in a boardroom is a no.

                          Novelty socks shall be shunned. These are “like playing with fire,” said Alex Miller, 30, a law student in Milwaukee, Wis. He noted, with supreme understatement, that novelty socks are “more often bad than good.” Millar said styles covered in oh-so-fun things like flamingos are just cringe. But there are loopholes. George Vlagos, owner of Independence, a Chicago menswear store, likes the tone-on-tone prints by Anonymous Ism. And Jacob Hurwitz, founder of menswear brand American Trench, touted artisanal tie-dye as acceptable for grown-ups.

                          Socks are obliged to match. Wearing mismatched socks is like sitting two single friends with nothing in common beside each other at a wedding, just because both are alone. It’s lazy.

                          ‘No-show’ socks shall be exterminated. These super-low socklets, made of flimsy cotton with an elasticated top and a ballet-slipper shape, are often worn with loafers. But they can inflict torture in two ways: 1) By peeking above the lip of the shoe, which looks awkward and defeats their purpose; 2) By slipping, infuriatingly, underfoot. Also, I challenge you to find a less-sexy look than a man wearing no-show socks at a dinner party in a shoes-off house. Though such socks can help prevent sweaty feet, Vlagos said that feet shouldn’t smell in genuine leather shoes—so go sockless.

                          White crew socks need not be exterminated. Sporty, mid-length crew styles in chunky cotton are passable and work best with sneakers, Birkenstocks and other casual shoes, said Marcel Peña, a stylist in Queens, N.Y.

                          Neutral shades shall be sought out. Black, gray, cream, dark brown, khaki and navy, especially in ribbed styles, work in most settings. With formal shoes, such shades are preferable to white socks, which can look “a bit Michael Jackson,” said Millar. (Try telling that to actor Paul Mescal, who turned heads at Milan fashion week recently in tiny shorts, bright white socks and black loafers.)

                          Retro stripe socks shall be embraced. At least in 2024. A “classic Americana style,” as Hurwitz put it, these feel both old-school and current. Usually cream with bold stripes at the top, these socks work for all ages, said Hurwitz, whose brand makes crew versions. He and Miller like them with loafers, boat shoes and sneakers. London Sock Company makes a dressier navy take with white stripes.

                          Red and royal-blue socks shall be seized upon to ‘add a little spice’ to outfits. Peña likes to enforce this one.

                          "Now look here, you Baltic gas passer... " - Mik, 6/14/08

                          The saying, "Lite is just one damn thing after another," is a gross understatement. The damn things overlap.

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                            taiwan_girl
                            wrote on last edited by
                            #25

                            These are my favorite socks for casual wear

                            https://darntough.com

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                            • George KG George K

                              The Laws of Men’s Socks: How to Avoid Criminally Unattractive Looks

                              Ankle socks shall not be worn. Socks that end at the ankle bone—or just below—have ignited debate between millennials (who’ve worn them for years) and Gen Zers (who despise them). They “look a bit dated,” said Carla de Maria, 35, a UX designer in London, who prefers crew socks on guys. Rory Millar, 30, a marketing executive in London, finds ankle socks ruin the look of dressier shoes as they’re so jarringly casual, while Louis Kassam, 36, a Brooklyn photographer, said it’s “unforgivable” to wear them with tailored pants—bare ankles in a boardroom is a no.

                              Novelty socks shall be shunned. These are “like playing with fire,” said Alex Miller, 30, a law student in Milwaukee, Wis. He noted, with supreme understatement, that novelty socks are “more often bad than good.” Millar said styles covered in oh-so-fun things like flamingos are just cringe. But there are loopholes. George Vlagos, owner of Independence, a Chicago menswear store, likes the tone-on-tone prints by Anonymous Ism. And Jacob Hurwitz, founder of menswear brand American Trench, touted artisanal tie-dye as acceptable for grown-ups.

                              Socks are obliged to match. Wearing mismatched socks is like sitting two single friends with nothing in common beside each other at a wedding, just because both are alone. It’s lazy.

                              ‘No-show’ socks shall be exterminated. These super-low socklets, made of flimsy cotton with an elasticated top and a ballet-slipper shape, are often worn with loafers. But they can inflict torture in two ways: 1) By peeking above the lip of the shoe, which looks awkward and defeats their purpose; 2) By slipping, infuriatingly, underfoot. Also, I challenge you to find a less-sexy look than a man wearing no-show socks at a dinner party in a shoes-off house. Though such socks can help prevent sweaty feet, Vlagos said that feet shouldn’t smell in genuine leather shoes—so go sockless.

                              White crew socks need not be exterminated. Sporty, mid-length crew styles in chunky cotton are passable and work best with sneakers, Birkenstocks and other casual shoes, said Marcel Peña, a stylist in Queens, N.Y.

                              Neutral shades shall be sought out. Black, gray, cream, dark brown, khaki and navy, especially in ribbed styles, work in most settings. With formal shoes, such shades are preferable to white socks, which can look “a bit Michael Jackson,” said Millar. (Try telling that to actor Paul Mescal, who turned heads at Milan fashion week recently in tiny shorts, bright white socks and black loafers.)

                              Retro stripe socks shall be embraced. At least in 2024. A “classic Americana style,” as Hurwitz put it, these feel both old-school and current. Usually cream with bold stripes at the top, these socks work for all ages, said Hurwitz, whose brand makes crew versions. He and Miller like them with loafers, boat shoes and sneakers. London Sock Company makes a dressier navy take with white stripes.

                              Red and royal-blue socks shall be seized upon to ‘add a little spice’ to outfits. Peña likes to enforce this one.

                              Doctor PhibesD Online
                              Doctor PhibesD Online
                              Doctor Phibes
                              wrote on last edited by
                              #26

                              @George-K said in Black Athletic Socks…:

                              The Laws of Men’s Socks: How to Avoid Criminally Unattractive Looks

                              Ankle socks shall not be worn. Socks that end at the ankle bone—or just below—have ignited debate between millennials (who’ve worn them for years) and Gen Zers (who despise them). They “look a bit dated,” said Carla de Maria, 35, a UX designer in London, who prefers crew socks on guys. Rory Millar, 30, a marketing executive in London, finds ankle socks ruin the look of dressier shoes as they’re so jarringly casual, while Louis Kassam, 36, a Brooklyn photographer, said it’s “unforgivable” to wear them with tailored pants—bare ankles in a boardroom is a no.

                              Novelty socks shall be shunned. These are “like playing with fire,” said Alex Miller, 30, a law student in Milwaukee, Wis.

                              I stopped there. He’s still a student at 30 and he’s telling me what to do? Novelty socks it is then.

                              I was only joking

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                              • Doctor PhibesD Doctor Phibes

                                @George-K said in Black Athletic Socks…:

                                The Laws of Men’s Socks: How to Avoid Criminally Unattractive Looks

                                Ankle socks shall not be worn. Socks that end at the ankle bone—or just below—have ignited debate between millennials (who’ve worn them for years) and Gen Zers (who despise them). They “look a bit dated,” said Carla de Maria, 35, a UX designer in London, who prefers crew socks on guys. Rory Millar, 30, a marketing executive in London, finds ankle socks ruin the look of dressier shoes as they’re so jarringly casual, while Louis Kassam, 36, a Brooklyn photographer, said it’s “unforgivable” to wear them with tailored pants—bare ankles in a boardroom is a no.

                                Novelty socks shall be shunned. These are “like playing with fire,” said Alex Miller, 30, a law student in Milwaukee, Wis.

                                I stopped there. He’s still a student at 30 and he’s telling me what to do? Novelty socks it is then.

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                                George K
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                                #27

                                @Doctor-Phibes said in Black Athletic Socks…:

                                He’s still a student at 30

                                Noticed that, did you?

                                At age 31 I was running the schedule of a 29-suite operating room.

                                "Now look here, you Baltic gas passer... " - Mik, 6/14/08

                                The saying, "Lite is just one damn thing after another," is a gross understatement. The damn things overlap.

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                                • George KG George K

                                  @Doctor-Phibes said in Black Athletic Socks…:

                                  He’s still a student at 30

                                  Noticed that, did you?

                                  At age 31 I was running the schedule of a 29-suite operating room.

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                                  Axtremus
                                  wrote on last edited by
                                  #28

                                  @George-K said in Black Athletic Socks…:

                                  At age 31 I was running the schedule of a 29-suite operating room.

                                  Yeah, but were you still a student at that time?

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                                  • Doctor PhibesD Doctor Phibes

                                    @George-K said in Black Athletic Socks…:

                                    The Laws of Men’s Socks: How to Avoid Criminally Unattractive Looks

                                    Ankle socks shall not be worn. Socks that end at the ankle bone—or just below—have ignited debate between millennials (who’ve worn them for years) and Gen Zers (who despise them). They “look a bit dated,” said Carla de Maria, 35, a UX designer in London, who prefers crew socks on guys. Rory Millar, 30, a marketing executive in London, finds ankle socks ruin the look of dressier shoes as they’re so jarringly casual, while Louis Kassam, 36, a Brooklyn photographer, said it’s “unforgivable” to wear them with tailored pants—bare ankles in a boardroom is a no.

                                    Novelty socks shall be shunned. These are “like playing with fire,” said Alex Miller, 30, a law student in Milwaukee, Wis.

                                    I stopped there. He’s still a student at 30 and he’s telling me what to do? Novelty socks it is then.

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                                    LuFins Dad
                                    wrote on last edited by LuFins Dad
                                    #29

                                    @Doctor-Phibes @George-K I’ve known several people in their late 20s or early 30s decide that they weren’t happy with whatever they were doing, go back to school and get their law degree.

                                    Edit, my wife corrected me, Andy is now a Law Clerk to a VA Supreme Court Justice.

                                    The Brad

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                                    • AxtremusA Axtremus

                                      @George-K said in Black Athletic Socks…:

                                      At age 31 I was running the schedule of a 29-suite operating room.

                                      Yeah, but were you still a student at that time?

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                                      George K
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                                      #30

                                      @Axtremus said in Black Athletic Socks…:

                                      @George-K said in Black Athletic Socks…:

                                      At age 31 I was running the schedule of a 29-suite operating room.

                                      Yeah, but were you still a student at that time?

                                      No.

                                      "Now look here, you Baltic gas passer... " - Mik, 6/14/08

                                      The saying, "Lite is just one damn thing after another," is a gross understatement. The damn things overlap.

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                                      • MikM Offline
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                                        Mik
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                                        Bet you wore novelty socks though.

                                        “I am fond of pigs. Dogs look up to us. Cats look down on us. Pigs treat us as equals.” ~Winston S. Churchill

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                                        • MikM Mik

                                          Bet you wore novelty socks though.

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                                          George K
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                                          @Mik said in Black Athletic Socks…:

                                          Bet you wore novelty socks though.

                                          Never have.

                                          Never will.

                                          "Now look here, you Baltic gas passer... " - Mik, 6/14/08

                                          The saying, "Lite is just one damn thing after another," is a gross understatement. The damn things overlap.

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