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Boots with no socks?

Bhvbum — Thu, 24 Aug 2017 16:22:08 GMT

i'm watching the presentation for the TSV and the host and a number of the models appear to have no socks, no hose nothing on with their boots.

I might wear sandals or even flats with no hose or socks but I'm amazed that people wear boots with nothing. Could that be the reason that the sizes seem to be off these days?

Shoe stores all offer footies and the athletic shops even have disposable socks. I'm not so sure I will go for the "as is" shoes that are probably returns.

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Ms tyrion2 — Thu, 24 Aug 2017 16:27:01 GMT

They are ankle boots. It's possible they have low cut socks or peds on. I do that with ankle boots when I want some skin showing

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Plaid Pants2 — Thu, 24 Aug 2017 16:26:28 GMT

They could be wearing ankle socks.

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Plaid Pants2 — Thu, 24 Aug 2017 16:27:59 GMT

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Bhvbum — Thu, 24 Aug 2017 16:35:51 GMT

I thought of ankle socks, I've always been uncomfortable in boots rubbing my bare ankles, or showing a skin gap between boots and pants. Brrrrrr.

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KingstonsMom — Thu, 24 Aug 2017 16:38:41 GMT

The only boots I wear barefoot are my Uggs!

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sunshine45 — Thu, 24 Aug 2017 16:39:08 GMT

i rarely wear any type of sock when i wear boots. i just feel more comfortable that way. socks tend to make my feet feel claustrophobic.

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Katcat1 — Thu, 24 Aug 2017 16:53:41 GMT

UGG started the no socks with boots look when they lined their boots with sheepskin.

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jaxs mom — Thu, 24 Aug 2017 17:04:53 GMT

Sure I'll wear boots without socks, if it's not cold.

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Natasha218 — Thu, 24 Aug 2017 17:08:09 GMT

It's because they are ankle boots and that's what people do and have been doing for quite a while now, when they wear ankle boots when the weather is still mild they don't wear socks. The shoe designers know that and the boots are smooth on the inside and finished nicely so no blisters or rubbing. Also it's fashion "look" now; some skin showing between the boot and the jeans or pants. I haven't noticed any shoe sizes being "off" although as I aged (I'm 66) for some odd reason, my foot got a size larger.

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Natasha218 — Thu, 24 Aug 2017 17:10:30 GMT

@sunshine45 wrote:
i rarely wear any type of sock when i wear boots. i just feel more comfortable that way. socks tend to make my feet feel claustrophobic.

Gosh yes, that tight feeling when you are in boots and the sock "squeezes" your toes and all you can think about is your aching foot. I don't wear socks or hose with ankle boots but when I wear tall boots, I snip the toe part of my socks or tights so my toes can be free.

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ahoymate — Thu, 24 Aug 2017 18:25:59 GMT

Wearing any closed shoe without some type of 'sock', hose, etc. is a great way to get foot fungus i.e., athlete's foot. Fungus, bacteria thrive in a warm, moist environment. Nail fungus is another problem & is very, very difficult to get rid of. My experience. Take it or leave it. It's your feet.

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StylishLady — Thu, 24 Aug 2017 18:47:59 GMT

I wear "footie" nylons with my ankle boots and knee highs with the knee high and OTK. Just feels more comfortable to me.

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2blonde — Thu, 24 Aug 2017 19:05:32 GMT

The only time I wear socks is when I'm at the gym or out jogging. I have many boots, both ankle and tall, and I never wear socks with them, ever. My feet love the extra wiggle room, and they are never cold in boots, even in the winter. I love the freedom of it. BTW, I don't get foot fungus (I do take showers and baths).

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ALRATIBA — Thu, 24 Aug 2017 19:10:51 GMT

Other than sandals ... I wear socks or stockings with shoes, sneakers or boots.

Yucky just thinking of bare feet in boots!

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Bird mama — Thu, 24 Aug 2017 19:16:59 GMT

I'm sure it's personal preference. I'm a sock person and won't wear sneakers without socks. I do have a pair of lucky brand (Basel) perforated booties that I will wear without socks if I am wearing them in the summer. That doesn't happen often though.

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insomniac2 — Thu, 24 Aug 2017 19:17:34 GMT

Yuck.

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jaxs mom — Thu, 24 Aug 2017 20:52:30 GMT

@ahoymate wrote:
Wearing any closed shoe without some type of 'sock', hose, etc. is a great way to get foot fungus i.e., athlete's foot. Fungus, bacteria thrive in a warm, moist environment. Nail fungus is another problem & is very, very difficult to get rid of. My experience. Take it or leave it. It's your feet.

I've never had any issues. I basically only wear socks when it's cold. I do spend most of my time barefoot though, in the house.

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Topaz Gem — Thu, 24 Aug 2017 21:37:40 GMT

I can't stand wearing closed-toed shoes with no socks. Yuck. Most of the time I wear very thin trouser socks just to have something to prevent chafing and/or sweating. To each his own though.

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Mom2Dogs — Thu, 24 Aug 2017 22:17:17 GMT

I am in the midwest and always wondered about socks as well. As much as I dislike wearing socks it is a MUST in the winter time. I wish they would style with socks for some of the presentations.