Once only to be spotted on campsites in Germany, the socks and sandals trend is having a moment. And it’s a worldwide moment. From Monument Valley to Milan, people are slipping socks under their open-toe shoes – merino ankle versions under Keen and fluoro cotton pairs under bedazzled Crocs.
It started with socks and sliders – a practical, athletic idea that takes you from shower to locker room to home in maximum comfort and coziness. Even when ex was snapped preparing for the Budget while sporting a pair of white socks and , people weren’t put off. But why is the trend snowballing? In a bid to understand better, we spoke to experts from the fashion and the outdoor world about why people are finding the look so appealing.
We asked them, is it really OK to wear socks with sandals? Post lockdown, there was a real sea change in what people wore every day. Comfort-first quarantine style meant restrictive clothes were pushed to the back of the wardrobe and slippers and sweatpants pulled to the front. The lockdown legacy is still very apparent in our clothes choices today.
Plus, there are some that tout the practical advantages of a sock-sandal combo. can add a certain level of protection to sandaled feet – protection from the weather, bugs and irritants the trail throws up at you, such as grit and sand. If the sun’s strong and your sun cream’s sweating off, socks will protect your feet from burn.
At night, a pair of wool socks are going to help keep your toes cozy aro.