Description

• One of the roles of socks is absorbing perspiration. The foot is among the heaviest producers of sweat in the body, as it can produce over 0.25 pints (0.12 l) of perspiration per day;
• Socks help to absorb this sweat and draw it to areas where air can evaporate the perspiration.
• In cold environments, socks made from wool insulate the foot and decrease the risk of frostbite.
• Socks are worn with sport shoes (typically white-coloured socks) and dress shoes (typically dark-coloured socks).
•  In addition to the numerous practical roles played by socks, they are also a fashion item, and they are available in myriad colours and patterns.