Is going sockless the gelding of men's fashion

PTWilliams · Jul 22, 2010

I wear shorts a fair amount and have looked for ways of improving the look. SF seems to advocate a loafer sockless look, and also the wearing of pants and dress shoes sockless. I frequently survey the population when I am out and about, and out of 500+ men in shorts, none have been in loafers. It looks simply wrong to me. Similarly pictures of men in slacks and leather shoes sin socks is an affront to nature , IMO. I think what bothers me is that this is a distinctly female style. Women are always wearing nice leather shoes without socks, and it looks great. So why this push to feminize mens fashion? Your thoughts?

dv3 · Jul 22, 2010

niidawg (hope he doesn't mind...):

Feminin? No, not IMHO.

TieMyShoe · Jul 22, 2010

its just a prep look for guys. Don't think feminine is the right description for the look

Harold falcon · Jul 22, 2010

An adult male probably shouldn't be wearing shorts unless he is on the beach.

kylelovesyou · Jul 22, 2010

You have some very odd thoughts about gender roles.

word · Jul 22, 2010

I do this often. Don't think masculine or feminine is a proper way to try and describe it. I do it because I feel like it is a better description, for me at least.

MyOtherLife · Jul 23, 2010

I go as far as sockettes on dress or dress/casual but never sockless.
Whatever others do is fine by me but I will never practice it.
I'll only do sockless in deck shoes & sandals.

MetroStyles · Jul 23, 2010

What does this have to do with horses?

KeatonCollar · Jul 23, 2010

Not a fan at all. At the very least, put on the "low profile" socks that aren't visible.

Gus · Jul 23, 2010

I've been going sockless since the 60's. It was what you did once the snow melted.

cardguy · Jul 23, 2010

Originally Posted by MetroStyles

What does this have to do with horses?

voxsartoria · Jul 23, 2010

In OP's case, I would go socks but no shoes.

- B

jhva3 · Jul 23, 2010

Shorts-no socks. Slacks-usually wear socks

Gus · Jul 23, 2010

Originally Posted by voxsartoria

In OP's case, I would go socks but no shoes.

- B

To clarify, that would be white, calf high, athletic socks, right? (poly/cotton blend)

voxsartoria · Jul 23, 2010

Originally Posted by pocketsquareguy

To clarify, that would be white, calf high, athletic socks, right? (poly/cotton blend)
Good thought, but ForaFlavor would require Ovadafut or Viccel. - B

Is going sockless the gelding of men's fashion

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