Socks Definitions
© Pierre Bougie 2006
I originally lifted the following
definitions from a post by "SockMonkey" that appeared
in the alt.binaries.pictures.erotica.fetish.female.socks
Usenet Newsgroup
Although I substantially modified
the text and added photos, I would like to thank the original
author for his efforts. I did try to get in touch with him to
obtain permission to work from his text but I never received
any reply. So SockMonkey, if you happen to read this, please
consider our most sincere gratitude for your contribution to
these definitions.
Basic types of socks:
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Ankle Sock
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| - A sock that covers the
ankle and no more - is not a bobby sock This is a new form
of sock that didn't appear till the late 90's and is still
popular. The sample above is of a nylon ankle sock with
fancy imprint. |
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Anklet
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| - A decorative sock usually
with lace or a pattern on the upper edge of the sock. This
sock is made to be worn folded over, and is usually made
of a nylon like material, but can be cotton as well. |
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Bobby Sock
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| - A crew sock (Usually a
plain Crew) that has been folded over once or more and covers
the ankle. This style has been popular on and off over the
last 70 years. |
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Crew Sock
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| - A sock that can range
from the lower calf to the knee. This sock usually comes
two ways, in a sports crew - Stripe(s) at the top of the
sock and lined with a terry cloth type liner, or a plain
crew - Thin material with various patterns knitted patterns
for the upper portion of the sock, and sometimes on the
top of the foot. Until recently the sports crew was a sock
predominately worn by males. This sock is sometimes referred
to as a sweat sock. The above sample is of the sports crew
sock type. |
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Japanese
slouch
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If you own
the rights to a photo for this type of sock, please
email
me
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| - A sock that looks like
an extreme slouch sock or legwarmer - predominantly white
in color. |
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Knee Sock
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| - A sock meant to be worn
up too the knee. This sock is usually made of a cotton type
material and comes in many knit types. Cotton socks are
usually not lined with a terry cloth fabric. |
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Legwarmers
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| - A sock without a foot,
can we worn over the ankle, covering the calf, or stretched
out to the upper thigh. |
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OTK (Over
The Knee) Sock
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| - This sock is work over
the knee's like a real long knee sock. This sock is not
lined with a terry cloth type material, and is usually made
of cotton with several knit patterns available. |
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Slouch Sock
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If you own
the rights to a photo for this type of sock, please
email
me
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| - A sock that is made to
be worn in a slouch style, very popular in the late 80's
and early to mid 90's. Comes in many colors and can be lined
with terry cloth (modern) or thin cotton (classic) |
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Soccer Sock
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| - A sports sock usually
of a solid color lined with terry cloth. This sock usually
has a stripe(s) at the top and can be worn to the knee and
over. |
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Tennis Sock
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| - Usually short enough to
act as a shoe liner and nothing more. This sock started
in popularity in the 70's, then died out and is enjoying
a resurgence today. |
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Terry Cloth
Bobby Sock
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If you own
the rights to a photo for this type of sock, please
email
me
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| - this was a sock very popular
in the early 80's around the same time as legwarmers were
popular. It was a bobby sock lined with terry cloth like
a sports sock. They came in various colors. |
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Toe Socks
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| - Usually of bright striped
colors, and can range from mid calf to over-the-knee length.
These have individual pockets for each toe. |
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Trouser Sock
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| - Thin nylon type material
socks that are opaque, plain, fishnet or patterned like
in the above samples, usually worn with a woman's suit pants.
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Do not confuse socks that are one type, but worn
as another, such as a
slouched knee sock. Also socks that are lined with a terry cloth
type
liner are usually referred to as a sport sock, ie sport crew,
sport
tennis, etc.
If you would like to add to these definitions
and can give me a photo to which you have the rights to illustrate
the type of sock in question, please email
me Thanks.
