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Socks for Men

Posted on 11. Jan, 2010 by admin in Socks

Any wife who does her husband’s laundry knows how important a man’s socks are. They not only protect his feet from uncomfortable shoes, but also protect the rest of the world from the inevitable stench of a sweaty high school locker room that plagues even the most dignified fifty-year-old man.

There are two types of essential socks for men. The first is the sturdy white cotton work out sock. This sock is worn with sneakers when the man is at the gym, mowing the lawn, or taking the kids to little league. It can be any height, depending on the shoe-pants combination, and allows for high breath-ability, helping the man deal with sweat as he enjoys his weekend.

Then there is the business sock. Whether argyle, polyester, cotton, spandex or some “perfect” combination of all of the above, these socks are much more sophisticated. Though they are always worn with dress shoes and long pants (and therefore never seen) they are worn on business occasions. Whether they are worn to the office every day or to the big yearly conference, these socks show how professional a man is. They come in a variety of somber colors and designs, reflecting how serious the man’s business is. The men will not sweat as much at work so sweat containment is not as large of a factor, though it is still an important aspect.

Men do not need brightly colored socks for fun, or patterned socks for every occasion. If you give your man a Christmas-themed pair of socks in December he will merely grit his teeth and hope he never has to wear them. Men are more straightforward when it comes to their socks: they have to fit, be functional, and they have to help keep the stench at bay.