Men's socks: varieties and tips for choosing

What could be simpler than men's socks? Nevertheless, their choice is a responsible matter. Poorly chosen, they can ruin even a shiny and expensive image. Both size and quality play a role. Your comfort and well-being throughout the day will depend on this. Take care of your feet and keep up with fashion in the right socks.

Men's socks are an indispensable basic element in the modern man's wardrobe. Correctly selected socks, depending on the image, can add elegance, chic, sporty enthusiasm or classics to a man's appearance. In ancient times, socks had one main task - to protect the feet from hypothermia, to keep them warm.

Modern manufacturers of socks offer a large selection of socks for all occasions; innovative technologies and various materials are used for their production. Modern men's socks differ in their intended purpose (for sports, everyday use, going out to festive events), according to the material from which they are knitted, according to the season (warm for winter, thin for summer).

All socks are divided into types according to their purpose.

• Classic, slim, lightweight material. Designed for everyday wear, the most common type of socks.

• Terry warm socks warm feet well, designed for cool weather.

• Sports Models good for an active lifestyle, made from durable woolen or cotton threads with the addition of elastane, which allows the product to wear out for a long time in problem areas, on the heel and toes. The length of the socks can be shortened or long.

• Thermosocks perfect for lovers of sports, running, brisk walking. The main task of the product is to absorb moisture from the foot, which appears as a result of active movement. The best of synthetic fibers with a minor addition of sheep wool or cotton.

• Invisible socks or "footprints" almost invisible from under the shoes, they are usually worn with sneakers, tennis shoes. They create the illusion that the shoes are worn on bare feet (which is so fashionable now), are good for summer warm weather.

• Disposable indispensable in places of large gathering of people, where the use of common replaceable shoes is provided. These are museums, bowling, skating rink, entertainment centers, fitness rooms. The product can be individually wrapped or not. For those who like to wear and throw away disposable socks, the thing is very convenient and practical.

• Knitted toe socks - a new trend in fashion, they can be worn at home, to work, during sports activities, on a walk. They perfectly warm the legs, wick moisture away from the foot. Comfortable and practical to wear.

• Lightweight or insulated weekly kits Consist of 7 pairs of socks for every day of the week. They are made from natural cotton or wool with the addition of synthetics (acrylic thread).

• Seamless do not rub or tear, antibacterial, perfect for diabetic men, 80% cotton and only a small part of synthetic fiber for greater wear.

• Knee socks can be mid-calf or knee-length.

According to the length of the socks are divided into several categories.

• Super short socks. The product does not look out of the shoe, it gives the impression of a shoe on a bare foot. Can be used with any sports shoes, moccasins, slip-ons, loafers.

• Short, up to the ankle are indispensable for sports.

• Medium ankle length - the classic version of the product.Suitable for shoes, boots.

• High knee socks mid-calf or knee-length can be worn with any shoe.

In order to eliminate discomfort and the formation of calluses while wearing the product, you need to be able to correctly determine the size. To do this, you need to measure the length of the foot from the tip of the big toe to the heel. It is important to know the exact size of the items. If they are large, then the heel or toe will slip, if small, they will quickly tear due to excessive tension of the material and natural friction against the shoes.

The standard size range from small to large socks starts at size 23 and ends at size 33. In the table, we find the length of the foot in cm and determine the corresponding size. Some brand manufacturers label their products by shoe size, for example: 42/27, 45/29. There is also a letter marking method, for example: L, S, M. To correctly determine the size of socks in accordance with a particular letter, you need to check the table.

Various materials (natural, synthetic, blended) are used for the production of socks. The most common material is cotton for summer garments and wool for winter. Also used for production are bamboo fiber, elastane, nylon, nylon, polyester, leather, silk, cashmere. By its composition, the product can be synthetic or natural. For everyday wear, socks made of natural cotton thread with a slight addition of synthetics are better suited. The most common and popular materials for the production of socks are as follows.

• Cotton - hygienic, hypoallergenic material. 100% cotton retains heat well, absorbs moisture, allows the skin to breathe, eliminates the formation of diaper rash and unpleasant odor. Cotton with a small addition of synthetics (lycra) allows the product to maintain its shape for a long time, not to wipe in problem areas (toe, heel), stretch well and fit the foot tightly.

• Silk - soft, but very durable material and more expensive in comparison with other materials. Silk threads added to cotton will provide the product with strength and increase wear resistance. Silk socks - a variant of a product for going out, for special occasions, for a holiday.

• Wool - excellent thermal insulation material, retains heat well, perfectly absorbs moisture, feet remain dry. Woolen - winter version of the product.

• Bamboo socks are made from bamboo fiber, which is popular nowadays. The material is synthetic, has a high percentage of wear resistance, good air permeability.

• Cashmere - solid soft, flexible material. Cashmere socks are significantly more expensive than cotton socks. The material provides the feet with maximum comfort and warmth.

• Linen - natural material, hygienic, hypoallergenic. Linen socks absorb moisture well, provide good air exchange, do not allow feet to sweat, and retain heat well.

• Synthetic fibers (polyester, elastane, nylon) are most often used as an addition to the main natural material to enhance the strength of the product, giving it elasticity.

Terry are made on the basis of cotton, bamboo fiber, wool with the addition of a small percentage of synthetic fibers (polyester, lycra). Mahra provides warmth and comfort to the feet. It is good to wear such a product instead of indoor shoes, during sports, on a walk, in everyday life.

Thin nylon smooth or mesh - a summer version of the product. Such ones let air through well, they look beautiful and neat on the leg. Mesh socks can be made of cotton, bamboo fiber, linen. Men's leather socks are waterproof, warm inside, popular with Muslims. This product can be used as home shoes.

Bright colored socks with prints or monochromatic ones are a modern fashion trend of the world size.They were made popular and in demand all over the world by Italian manufacturers of branded clothing and accessories. They were the first to launch production lines for socks with eye-catching original prints. White and black socks are still relevant now, but the original green, blue colors, burgundy, socks in a cage, stripes, with the application of fancy patterns significantly enliven the image, place the necessary accents, add a certain "zest" to the appearance of a man.

The most popular branded men's socks are made by Italians and British. Such products are of high quality and are expensive. Socks from a Russian manufacturer are much cheaper, which does not affect the quality of the material and high workmanship. We have compiled a small rating in which there are the "coolest" socks.

• Gallo - a well-known Italian manufacturer, stands out for the excellent combination of price and quality of its products. The highest quality cotton is used as the main material.

• Bresciani - manufactures products based on Egyptian cotton, natural silk, wool, cashmere with a minimum addition of synthetic fiber.

• Pantherella - English manufacturer, the main material is wool or cotton, specializing in the production of sizes M and L.

When choosing quality socks for men, you need to pay attention to several points:

• carefully study the label, it contains all the basic information about the product (percentage of fiber, size, purpose);
• seams and joints are tightly connected;
• the elastic of the product should not be too tight, otherwise it will cut into the skin;
• the heel and toe area should be compacted, which is reflected on the label.

Summer, invisible sports socks are matched to sneakers, sneakers, tennis shoes and other sports shoes. Models with mesh can be worn with sandals, a summer version of moccasins.

Classic socks of medium length in everyday life can be worn with sneakers, sneakers, moccasins, shoes. It is unacceptable for an open area of ​​skin to look out from under the trousers. The color scheme of the product should be in harmony with the color of trousers or jeans. Variants with a print will decorate and revive any image, but at the same time it is necessary to take into account that the color scheme of the print can be traced in the shades of trousers and a shirt, harmoniously combined with the pattern on the tie.

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