Talk:Sock

Sock editing locked and Foot Hygiene
It's 2020 now, could you update the page, please! — Preceding unsigned comment added by Evg.likov (talk • contribs) 21:43, 6 June 2020 (UTC)

I notice that the Wikipedia article on Sock is locked against editing. I would like to add to the article content beginning that socks further promote foot hygiene because they can be removed easily and washed, thereby keeping the feet cleaner than if the shoe warer does not wear socks, and that is not true of most shoes.

Drg2010 (talk) 11:19, 5 October 2011 (UTC)(as DRG2010)

Is there any reason for this article to be locked? From the looks of this talk page, it's been locked for years. This isn't a controversial topic, and the article is worthless enough that it should be deleted as fast as possible. Special:Contributions/71.237.221.80|71.237.221.80]] (talk) 23:29, 26 November 2011 (UTC)


 * The article was protected on April 12, 2011, so it hasn't been "years" since the above comment. However, supposedly that page protection expired on 06:41, 12 July 2011 (UTC). The protecting admin is Fæ, who is now indefinitely banned. WTF? (talk) 16:21, 2 August 2012 (UTC)


 * Well, it's been years now :P
 * ~ender 2013-06-28 10:15:AM MST


 * It will be worth adding a section about characters socks.
 * Here is an example:
 * http://www.chattyfeet.com/ — Preceding unsigned comment added by Gilka5 (talk • contribs) 00:49, 4 March 2013 (UTC)
 * The article is currently semi-protected, so you can edit it if you're logged in. Ian01 (talk) 02:23, 4 March 2013 (UTC)


 * During WWI the US had a drive to knit socks for the allied troops in the trenches to prevent trench foot. This was a notable event in sock history. Idyllic press (talk) 11:24, 9 April 2017 (UTC)

Additional information
I'd like the different kinds of socks (styles) added. The current names of alleged 'styles' don't help you when you try to search with those terms.

Over-the-Calf (OTC) / Executive Mid-calf / Crew (don't exceed largest part of the calf) Quarter / Anklets (cover the ankle bone) Ped (touch bottom of ankle) FYIY, I've never heard this term before Liner (don't show above the shoe) No Show (hide inside the shoe) http://www.mcgregorsocks.com/images/mens-silhouettes.jpg

~ender 2013-06-28 10:17:AM MST


 * I support this change. -- TOW  talk   18:43, 17 July 2013 (UTC)

Not done: please be more specific about what needs to be changed.
 * Yes a good idea, but you would need much more complete. Where should this go, what are the references, etc etc. For edit protect the text should be ready to copy and paste into the article. You probably have auto confirmed status by now, so should be able to edit the page.--Salix (talk): 07:18, 25 July 2013 (UTC)

I'd be interested to know when the alternate spelling "sox" came into use. It was in use early in the 20th century, when the Boston and Chicago baseball teams came to use it. It's also an odd plural than can't be readily singularized: you can't say that "Ted Williams was a great Red Sock." Interesting from a linguistic point of view, and could add something to the article. WHPratt (talk) 17:25, 1 February 2014 (UTC)

Notable sock wearers
I noticed that other important clothing sections such as the Fedora page and Trilby page (let's not get start on the felt hat merge wars lol!) have "notable wearers" categories. I will add one to the sock page if there are no objections. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 180.16.79.18 (talk) 17:28, 19 March 2014 (UTC)
 * Tempting to just delete as a troll, but just in case - socks are as common as shoes almost, but trilby and fedora wearers are rare. So no, and you can't anyway - this is an example of why the page is semi-protected. Dougweller (talk) 18:32, 19 March 2014 (UTC)

Socks are perfect for tiny sleeping bags for cats. THey love to be completely immobile while wearing a giant sock on their body. THey wiggle like a little worm and it is absolutely adorable PLEASE try this at home — Preceding unsigned comment added by 168.102.135.9 (talk) 12:32, 3 September 2015 (UTC)

low cut socks link
Whyever I cannot edit the article anymore, I do not know (wikipedia gets more and more elitist and exclusive, it seems); recursive links just suck. A redirect from the original (now non-existant) article is quite fine, but fuck recursive links.

Maybe L. Sanger was right.

best regards --178.112.68.241 (talk) 00:38, 7 July 2016 (UTC)

Wrong.
This page is wrong. The oldest remaining pair of socks are double the age. Check it out:. Found in Tutankhamun's tomb, they are the earliest socks. Cheers JoshMuirWikipedia (talk) 09:01, 30 July 2016 (UTC)

Unlock please
Why is this page locked? — Preceding unsigned comment added by 106.133.169.158 (talk) 23:01, 7 January 2017 (UTC)
 * The page is semi-protected due to past vandalism ("sock" also refers to sock puppetry). Any changes can be proposed here on the talk page. Grayfell (talk) 23:22, 7 January 2017 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 10 January 2017
Under the heading "Holiday items" it says "and then their parents fill it with small presents while the recipients are asleep. According to tradition, Santa Claus brings these presents." Keeping children's belief systems in mind, maybe it would be wise to say something along the lines of "and the stocking is magically filled before morning light with presents in Santa's name, leaving the child to marvel in mystery". GachaGeek (talk) 15:18, 10 January 2017 (UTC)
 * Red information icon with gradient background.svg Not done: It's not magically filled. As the article points out, according to tradition, Santa comes and fills it up. Sir Joseph (talk) 15:21, 10 January 2017 (UTC)

Where does the information come from?

Veronicag123 (talk) 16:40, 20 March 2017 (UTC)

Strange grammar
There is a section that reads:

A business sock is a term for a colored sock for conservative appearance and casual footwear. The term is often used loosely to indicate a term for a conservative office setting. For instance, business socks, business shirts and business shoes are used for office and job. These socks usually have patterns and are known to be a cause for bleach stains in laundry machines due to their colored manufacturing process and dyed attributes.

I wonder if this should read dye instead of bleach as it does not make logical sense in my personal opinion.
 * Where do these stains occur, on the socks, washing machines or other garmets?
 * Is it due to dye in the socks or bleach in the washing cycle?

Idyllic press (talk) 09:40, 5 March 2017 (UTC)

Cable pulling and other industrial socks
There are various other types of socks that seem absent, where to they fit in? I found the following few topics that could do with some mention in a 15 minute Google search. Not sure if they are represented well on any other Wikipedia page either.

Cable pulling socks, protective socks, filter socks and coffee socks, therapeutic socks, varicose vein compression and post operative socks, mobile phone (and other) protective socks, yarn bombing (perhaps not quite relevant), thread management socks, Kimono Tabi could be relevant as well and the link to stockings was not obvious.

Idyllic press (talk) 10:09, 5 March 2017 (UTC)

Also wondering why there aren't any further elaborations about the different categories on the actual page

Veronicag123 (talk) 16:45, 20 March 2017 (UTC)

Recommendations
I recommend finding a new source for number 8, as the link doesn't work and one will not be bale to know where the information came from. Also there are many of different types of socks that are not mentioned in this article. I think that more examples of types of socks would give the reader a better understanding of the topic. Also in sizes it only talks about United Kingdoms sizes what about everywhere else? I believe adding that kind of information will enable the reader to understand and connect better with the topics. Ahlanarenee (talk) 13:09, 15 March 2017 (UTC)

Socks are so commonplace!
Socks are so commonplace these days that one really wouldn't stop and think, "where did they originate?". It really does make you wonder. That's why I googled it. Any comments are welcome. Ranieroadam (talk) 18:52, 16 July 2017 (UTC)

Bad Maths
"The township-level district of Datang in the city of Zhuji in Zhejiang Province, People's Republic of China, has become known as Sock City. The town currently produce 8 billion pairs of socks each year,[10] a third of the world's sock production, effectively creating two pairs of socks for every person on the planet in 2011.[11]"

Assuming 7 billion humans in 2011 for ease of calculation, Sock City would have had to make 14 billions pairs of socks to make this an accurate statement, which would be 175% of the stated production. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 216.118.132.115 (talk) 20:23, 26 August 2017 (UTC)

Please update "Low-cut socks" paragraph.
The following sentence is outdated: "Low cut socks are unisex wearing but women and girls commonly use them." Actually, low-cut socks have become popular for running. They are also becoming popular among middle and high-school students in Canada (boys as well as girls), and possibly elsewhere, too. So the final sentence in the paragraph: "Low cut socks are normally worn with shoes such as boat shoes, Oxfords, moccasins and loafers." should also mention "sneakers/trainers/runners". In addition, the first 2 sentences of the paragraph need a little bit of grammar touch-up: "Low cut sock is a kind of sock that describe in a way to be cut below ankle. Low cut socks are formed to cover the contours of feet. " May I suggest something like, "Low cut socks are cut below the ankle, just above the heel collar of the shoe. They cover the contours of the foot." Carycarcar (talk) 19:23, 3 December 2017 (UTC)

I think much of the Styles section as well as the Sports section is nonsensical. Example: "In basketball, tube socks are worn...In football, knee socks are used." Tube socks and knee socks are not mutually exclusive. Most tube socks go up to the knee. Also, in general, the standards for selecting and wearing socks are not as rigid as they are described here; so while it makes sense to describe the various styles and their features (i.e. tube sock doesn't have a heel), it does not make sense to do so in a way that suggests that they are worn only by certain people and/or in certain situations, especially since conventions vary over time and all over the world. 165.225.38.80 (talk) 21:37, 13 December 2018 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 27 March 2018
Please change to because the former page is not found. Isabella-cheer-chan (talk) 06:23, 27 March 2018 (UTC)
 * Yellow check.svg Partly done: That suggested URL was not used as it did not seem a reliable source. Other sources have been used and a somewhat broader perspective added. Eggishorn (talk) (contrib) 18:08, 28 March 2018 (UTC)

Wrong in History section
The first sock is appearred in Xia Dynasty of China according to history records. Sock knitting begun on at least 2000 years ago in China, according to the articles unearthed in the Tomb of Mawangdui. Isabella-cheer-chan (talk) 17:16, 28 March 2018 (UTC)
 * Red information icon with gradient background.svg Not done: please provide reliable sources that support the change you want to be made.. The "Fool's Day Fashion" blog does not appear to be a reliable source. Eggishorn (talk) (contrib) 18:12, 28 March 2018 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 9 March 2019
Would like to add content to the section under sports since only a few sports are listed. Fireflyskye (talk) 16:41, 9 March 2019 (UTC)
 * Red question icon with gradient background.svg Not done: it's not clear what changes you want to be made. Please mention the specific changes in a "change X to Y" format and provide a reliable source if appropriate. aboideautalk 17:01, 9 March 2019 (UTC)

male and female socks
This article is written throughout as though everything men do with socks is standard, and does not need the qualifier 'men'. Whereas anything to do with women and socks has the qualifier 'female' or 'women'. One instance it talks about dress socks as standard part of formal wear, which is just silly, as half the population does not wear dress socks as formal wear. they are a standard part of 'male formal wear'. Please read through the article, and wherever someone is doing something, if it is very unlikely to be a women, could you please add the qualifier 'male'. Assuming that the unqualified condition is male is very sexist, can you please change it.

Incomplete information
The entry regarding hair loss is incomplete: it should be complemented with information from its source:

Tight socks can cause local hair loss, as tight clothing is one of the causes of [| alopecia].

Lost Sock Index
Turns out there was a bona fide attempt at working out the statistical likelihood of losing socks. it was commissioned by Samsung, but so far as I can tell the statical methodology looks fine. Something to include? - Chris.sherlock (talk) 12:38, 19 January 2020 (UTC)

low cut same as ankle socks?
if not why are ankle socks left out Anayguy (talk) 13:50, 8 March 2020 (UTC)User:AnayguyAnayguy (talk) 13:50, 8 March 2020 (UTC)
 * Ankle socks are mentioned along with no-show and low-cut. 2601:647:CB03:5930:4011:6BB5:B7B0:CD17 (talk) 23:44, 2 August 2020 (UTC)

Add definition of tube socks
Under "Styles", can you add a definition of "tube sock"? wisegeek.com Basically they have no heel or foot shape, although some may. 2601:647:CB03:5930:6828:8149:A76E:5490 (talk) 22:54, 2 August 2020 (UTC)


 * ❌. Edit requests are for requests to make specific edits, not general pleas for article improvement. –Deacon Vorbis (carbon &bull; videos) 01:01, 3 August 2020 (UTC)
 * I agree. The article does mention tube socks "In basketball, tube socks are worn...", but fails to explain what they are and how they differ from other types of socks.
 * I'm not sure that wisegeek article is much help, though. Saying that they have no heel or foot shape, although some may is clearly failing to define them. AstroMark (talk) 14:50, 28 August 2023 (UTC)

Awkward phrasing/usage
In the section on sweat, ".25 pints" is very awkward phrasing. ".5 cups" or "4 oz" would be more understandable.

.12L is perfectly clear. Assistant beaker (talk) 23:11, 30 January 2023 (UTC)