Basically, socks (long or short) are used either to keep your feet warm, or to help prevent chafing between your feet and shoes.
Yes, many South Americans wear socks as part of their daily attire, especially during cooler weather or when wearing closed-toe shoes. However, in warmer climates or when wearing open-toed shoes, some people may choose not to wear socks.
The word "sock" originated from the Latin word "soccus," which referred to a type of light shoe worn by ancient actors. Over time, the term evolved to describe the foot covering we know as socks today.
Homo habilis was created in 1964.
Ematheudes erectus was created in 1998.
Homo rhodesiensis was created in 1921.
Grab Your Socks was created in 1963.
Synthetic Socks was created in 1987.
Fox in Socks was created in 1965.
Tokushima Indigo Socks was created in 2005.
In Socks Mode was created on 2002-10-01.
Red Socks Pugie was created on 2008-06-09.
The Plant That Ate Dirty Socks was created in 1988.
The Romans created the first socks in the world...
107 b.c.
Toe socks were invented because they are a funny way to keep your toes warm.
That they created socks.
Forms of socks have been around since ancient times. Remnants of knee socks have been found that date back to the 12th century. Who created them is not known.