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Most experts think that the first to use socks were our stone age ancestors. They wrapped animal skins around their feet and legs for warmth. It is said that the ancient Greeks refined this practice by using animal hair for foot coverings and the Romans used wool. The type of sock changed over the years, being either long (hose) or short, depending on the style of pants men wore.
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What were socks made out of before elastic was invented?
The same things they are still made of (socks rarely use elastic in their construction). Wool and cotton are the major textiles used, and silk was sometimes used by the rich.
How did boys keep their socks up before elastic was invented?
Before the invention of elastic, boys kept their socks up using garters or sock suspenders, which were straps that fastened around the leg and held the socks in place. These garters were typically made of fabric or leather and were tied or clipped to the socks. Additionally, some boys wore knee-length socks that were designed to stay up better due to their fit. Overall, these methods relied on manual adjustments rather than the stretchable materials we use today.
Where did socks originate?
"Socks have evolved over the centuries from the earliest models which were made from animal skins gathered up and tied around the ankles. In the 8th century BC, the ancient Greeks wore socks from matted animal hair for warmth. Romans also wrapped their feet with leather or woven fabrics. By the 5th Century AD, socks called 'puttees' were worn by holy people in Europe to symbolise purity. By 1000 AD, socks became a symbol of wealth among the nobility. From the 16th Century on, an ornamental design on the ankle or side of a sock has been called a clock." - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Socks
Did 1950s girls where flats with socks?
Yes, they used to wear flats or mocs with white ankle or knee socks with skirts just above the knee. But as a rite of passage to a grown girl, many of them passed to black hose and heels with major or late college years.
When were penny loafers first made?
The first penny loafers was made in 1930
Which was made first elite socks or elite shoes?
elite socks
Were nike elite socks first made for women?
No they were made for men. Then after they became a hit they were made for women.
What were socks made out of before elastic was invented?
The same things they are still made of (socks rarely use elastic in their construction). Wool and cotton are the major textiles used, and silk was sometimes used by the rich.
How was the first soccer game ever?
At first a person got some socks. Then the person rolled up there socks. Then they made the socks in to a spherical shape. Then they started to kick this odd, shaped sock around. And that's how soccer got started.
What types of socks are made by Converse?
Types of socks made by Converse include Chuck No-Show Socks, Side Stripe Socks and Arch Striped Socks. You can purchase Converse socks online from retailers such as Zappos and Amazon.
Who made socks?
You can get one from SecretCat.com/secretcatnswers
What are socks made from?
Some socks are made from mainly cotton, others from wool, yet others from man-made materials.
What are some positive qualities of merino socks?
Merino socks are socks that are made of the wool from the Merino sheep. Some of the good qualities of socks being made from this wool are that they breathe better and the wool wicks better than other sock materials made from synthetics.
When was socks first made?
The earliest known example is from ancient Greece, around 8BC. However, it is likely socks date back to prehistory because having wet feet is really terrible.
How were socks invented?
People wove straw together to make the first socks.
Who created the first socks?
The Romans created the first socks in the world...
Are putting on your socks and putting on your shoes a commutative activities?
They are commutative if you find that putting your shoes on first and then your socks gives the same result as putting your socks on first and then the shoes. If it is not the same, then the activities are not commutative.
