Gold Toe Socks
Where to Buy Gold Toe Socks
Socks are worn primarily to protect feet from chafing when wearing shoes, to provide warmth, to protect shoes from the damage caused by perspiration, and to make the feet comfortable.The humble men’s sock has a long history.
The word sock comes from the Latin word soccus originally, which evolved into socc in Old English and socke in Middle English. Romans wore a shoe known as the soccus, which was soft like a sock and could be removed quickly. The earliest versions of the sock were animal skins tied around ones ankles.
Around the time of the fifth century socks known as puttees were worn by some deeply religious people in Europe, and symbolized purity. By the eleventh century, socks were commonly worn by the nobility as a symbol of their wealth. They became more widely used after the late sixteenth century when the knitting machine was invented, allowing socks to be made much more quickly. Socks were commonly made from cotton, wool or silk until nylon was introduced in 1938, causing a revolution in women’s hosiery.
Socks for men became gradually shorter in the first half of the 20th century, and the word stocking came to refer only to the longer styles for women. The amount of coloring and design on socks for men has fluctuated, with bright colors and designs being popular through most of the history of the sock, then plain, dark-colored socks becoming the norm in the 19th century and most of the 20th, and bright colors and designs making a bit of a comeback lately.
Today there are many different styles of men’s socks, varying in length from ankle socks to knee socks, and with some styles encasing each toe individually while others have a separate compartment only for the big toe. The other variations in style mostly have to do with which kind of shoes will be worn with the socks, and how much of workout the feet will be undergoing.
For example, boot socks with extra cushioning are worn with boots, while athletic socks with a ribbed top are for when participating in sports and thermal socks are important when hiking in cold weather. Dress socks, thin and usually black, are worn with formal wear, while argyle socks with geometric patterns are worn with attire that is more casual. One popular style of sock features a dark color for the entire sock except the toe, which is a brighter color, and nearly always gold. If you are looking for gold toe socks, here is a guide for where to find them.
You should always look online for gold toe hosiery, rather than in a shoe store or department store. The selection is much more varied and you can get the best price, without worrying about shipping costs because socks are so light. Simply do a search for “gold toe socks” on a search engine such as Google or Bing. You will find a wealth of online stores with pictures of this style of sock. First find some brands you like, and then compare prices for those brands at a price-comparison website such as bizrate.com. When you make your purchase, make sure free returns are allowed. Happy shopping!