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Ankle socks are very popular amongst users as a number of people find discomfort when a regular pair of socks exhibits elasticity and bondage around the calves. At times people consider regular and trouser socks as useless since they stretch onto a substantial part of the leg. As compared to this, ankle socks are perceived as useful as they eliminate a niggling sensation around the leg. Although their short sizes are preferred, they cannot be substituted with trouser or formal socks, as they look quite inadequate if combined with formal wear. Ankle socks can be best combined with sneakers, canvas footwear, sporty slip-ons, and semi formal boots. They can be worn along with shorts, calf length casuals, and cargos.

Ankle socks are worn more for their casual and stylish designs rather than any other utility. Youngsters and teenagers for casual use prefer ankle length socks. For women who are open to fun loving attire, ankle socks with pompoms and other stitched on decorations are favorites. Ankle socks are available in wide range of colors and designs. When selecting, it is advisable to keep in mind the size requirements. Even though, companies do print sizes and name of the materials used, on the covers, it is advisable to wrap the socks around a tight fist in order to be sure of a perfect fit. This is because size measurements vary between manufacturers, especially in case of over seas stocks.

When ankle socks loose their elasticity it is advisable to discard them or else they slip all the way to the middle of the feet and stay rolled in there or continuously threaten to slip into the shoes. Ankle socks are available in single packs or even in packs of three. A number of blends of these socks are designed for running purposes and are ideal for morning jogs and exercise sprints. They are found at local hosiery and sports stores as well as numerous online shops.



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