Socks

thumb|A hand-knitting|knitted sock thumb|Argyle (pattern)|Argyle socks A sock is a piece of clothing worn on the feet and often covering the ankle or some part of the calf. Some types of shoes or boots are typically worn over socks. In ancient times, socks were made from leather or matted animal hair. Machine-knit socks were first produced in the late 16th century. Until the 1800s, both hand-made and machine-knit socks were manufactured, with the latter technique becoming more common in the 19th century, and continuing until the modern day.

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Stockings (also known as hose, especially in a historical context) are close-fitting, variously elastic garments covering the leg from the foot up to the knee or possibly part or all of the thigh. Stockings vary in color, design, and transparency. Today, stockings are primarily worn for fashion and aesthetics, usually in association with mid-length or short skirts.

A windsock (also known as wind cone or wind sleeve) is a tapered conical textile tube made with relatively lightweight material. When hung from a pole, it can be used as a basic indicator of wind speed and direction, or as decoration. Windsocks are typically used at airports to show the direction and strength of the wind to pilots, and at chemical plants where there is risk of gaseous leakage. They are also sometimes located alongside highways at windy locations.

thumb|Pair of |alt=A pair of white tabi. Tabi are traditional Japanese socks with split-toe construction. are traditional Japanese socks worn with thonged footwear such as zori, dating back to the 15th century.

thumb|right|upright=0.575|One method of putting on footwraps Footwraps (, also referred to as foot cloths, rags, bandages or bindings) are rectangular pieces of cloth that are worn wrapped around the feet to reduce chafing from other footwear, absorb sweat and improve the foothold. Footwraps were worn with boots before socks became widely available, and remained in use by soldiers in some Eastern European armies until the start of the 21st century.

puppet made from sock

wearing socks and sandals together

hosiery that cover the feet and legs up to the knee

The beoseon (; ) is a type of footwear consisting of a pair of socks worn with hanbok, Korean traditional clothing, and designed for protection, warmth, and style. It is also called (), jokgeon () or mal () in hanja. According to a book titled (훈몽자회, 訓蒙字會) written by Choe Sejin (최세진, 崔世珍) in 1527 during the reign of King Jungjong of the Joseon Dynasty, was previously called (보션말).

originally, a short, thin dress sock just reaching the ankle; also any low-cut sock

sock with individual toes

casual sock cuffed above the ankle, popular in the1940s and 1950s

American clothing company and retailer

shoe with thickened sections of the insole to make the wearer appear taller

Swedish manufacturer and retailer of socks

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