A bloke asks... Are socks and sandals EVER acceptable?

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The warmer weather is coming. Sandals are generally said to be okay, nothing wrong with that, though it's just as well Paul McCartney chose to kick his off before walking across the zebra crossing for the Abbey Road LP photo - sandals don't look that cool, even if they did in the hippy era.

But socks and sandals - could they ever be cool?

Reason I ask, bare feet and sandals can just get cold, not least going into an air-conditioned area. Secondly, and this is a delicate point but a person's feet don't get any better looking as they get older, and I'm no exception. It varies. But I don't want to inflict that on anyone else, then again walking around with feet encased in sweaty socks and shoes doesn't work wonders on them either.

Brown sandals, white sports socks - is that an acceptable combo? I'm not suggesting it for about the office, more leisure, shopping or about the house.

You're asking in Style and Beauty so I will say that you won't win any style points for that combination. If your feet are in a bad way, have you thought about seeing a podiatrist? I would have thought if it's warm enough to wear sandals, you won't get the benefit of them with socks; and if you're worried about your feet getting cold, wear light shoes instead.

Hi, yeah, well I don't know - there is this style item here, but it's applied to women wearing socks and sandals and even then I suspect Miranda Priestley would turn her nose up at the idea!

https://www.instyle.com/how-to-wear-socks-with-sandals-7498674#:~:text=Socks%20and%20sandals%20are%20not,week%20guests%20the%20world%20over.

Light shoes, I guess plimsoles or light trainers of course. I'm not looking for tanned feet, just aerated a bit.

I think for both men and women, it's a hard look to pull off unless your whole outfit is perfectly on point.

2 options : wear whatever you're comfortable in and don't worry about what people think (easier said than done, I know!), or as pp suggests see a podiatrist to "tidy up" your feet a little

Some style inspiration here if you want to go for it OP Socks and sandals for men

I enjoy the socks and sandals look and wear it during the in between temp days. But perhaps consider black instead of brown. Birkenstock Milano are a nice choice, and very comfortable. On the other hand, the nylon sports sandals are pretty ugly. But that's just my personal taste though

Absolutely not,it's naff.

Socks and sandals have become quite popular over the last year or two and is perfectly acceptable and can look pretty cool. Look on Pinterest or Instagram. I think a knitted sock looks better than a sports sock though.

Unless you're gen z and wearing socks and sliders, definitely not.

If your feet are too cold for sandals without socks it is not sandal weather. Quite simple. Wear shoes.

Also sandals are not a must at all. If you feel your feet are ugly, keep them in shoes

Is socks and crocs not where it's at currently? With the socks nerdishly pulled up over leggings.

Why not ask advice on a men's style site?
Mr Porter has been suggested upthread.

If ever there's been a time where socks and sandals make an acceptable combo it's now. Socks and sliders, socks and Bostons...it's a thing.

I was rocking socks and sandals 20 years ago... and even receiving compliments. BUT they were birkenstocks paired with funky hand knitted (but not chunky) colourful socks. Also, I'm not someone who people generally look to for fashion inspiration, and those complimenting the look probably weren't either. But it was practical and in my view good looking then, and still is now.

It's fine. I don't know why people make such a big deal about it. I'd rather see socks than manky feet.

You can wear them but don’t expect to get laid.

It’s a thing. Here it seems to be the accepted best alternative for teens refusing to wear winter boots when it’s -20 and below.

Depends on the look you're going for IMO.

If you want to look like a 70 year old retired maths teacher, go for it!

I'm not suggesting it for about the office, more leisure, shopping or about the house.

In some of those environments, wear what the heck you want as long as it's functional and decent!
I'm pretty sure the main thing you need in order to look cool is self confidence and/or to have a no fucks given attitude. If you care about whether other people will think socks and sandals - or anything else you wear - looks cool, it probably won't!

I wear socks and sandals in early Autumn, or late Spring. Always v nice socks and cute chunky sandals.
If you want it to look good you need attractive sandals, and very, very nice socks.

I don't think so , but if you do, wear brown socks, don't clash them with the sandals!

Old but interesting

www.theguardian.com/fashion/2016/may/06/socks-and-sandals-a-fashion-faux-pas-reinvented-for-summer

Definitely not white socks. Maybe bright red or emerald green. You need to make it look like a slightly out there fashion choice and own it.

Like this.

alternatively get a pedicure.

Wear what you want but I doubt The Teens would allow DH out tof the house wearing that combo, they are very pleased Crocs are now acceptable as hes been wearing them for years (as have I)

This is all a matter of perspective.

It's not on from a style or beauty point of view.

It's completely correct from a comfort and happiness point of view.

Which matters more is contingent on age and marital status.