Some might do it as an attempt to meet some ideal.

I do it because for me it is more comfortable (I've pretty much abandoned socks in anything less formal than a suit). One does notice one's sweat more readily, but I find that my feet don't overheat like they do in socks. I haven't had a problem with foot odor either. Shoe rotation + shoe trees seems to prevent such issues (at least for me, but I've never had a problem with foot odor).

 

I put some anti-fungal powder in the shoe after wearing and tilt/bang the shoe to distribute it all over. Before wearing again, I dump out any excess powder.

 

Here's a bit of apostasy from me: I never wear shoes without socks. Although I like the look, I find it very uncomfortable.

 

I sometimes go sockless on a loafer and that's just because of easy of use/laziness. My train of thought is, I don't have socks on, I want to go outside for some reason, if I am going to wear loafers than it makes no difference if I wear socks so I'll just go as I am.

 

I've worked my entire adult life to get out from under the oppressive thumb of "Big Sock." To me it's more comfortable to go sockless in leather shoes than sneakers which, themselves, are very nearly socks to begin with.

 

I've worn boat shoes without socks during the summer for many years, but only in the most casual of situations. I put Odor Eaters in the shoes and change them regularly.

Cruiser

 

I've pretty much abandoned socks in anything less formal than a suit.

Really? You go commando in everything but a suit, year round? I admire this dedication to cause. I'm somewhat the opposite. I wear many pairs of socks at the same time. Makes the feet look rich and majestic. I like rich-looking feet.

 

Sockless in the summer in loafers, bucks and boat shoes. Socks in the winter. Not much thought put into it......

 

I agree with this. I don't sweat that much either. I'm actually wearing suede dirty bucks sockless in the office right now. if you're worried about the odor, check out these socks
https://moccsocks.myshopify.com/

I haven't tried them personally but have been suggested to since I get made fund of at the office when I don't wear socks.

Some might do it as an attempt to meet some ideal.

I do it because for me it is more comfortable (I've pretty much abandoned socks in anything less formal than a suit). One does notice one's sweat more readily, but I find that my feet don't overheat like they do in socks. I haven't had a problem with foot odor either. Shoe rotation + shoe trees seems to prevent such issues (at least for me, but I've never had a problem with foot odor).

 

I'll go sockless with loafers and mocs. During the week I typically wear khakis so its socks and some sort of dress shoes. But on boat shoe day its nude feet

 

I go sockless regularly. The only lined shoes I've worn sockless are my Darltons and they're quite comfortable. (I wear unlined shoes barefoot all the time, obviously)

 

I'll go sockless with loafers and mocs. During the week I typically wear khakis so its socks and some sort of dress shoes. But on boat shoe day its nude feet

Ditto. Unlined boat shoes mostly on weekends or nights. I've done it for years and find it quite comfortable. I also suppose it is a psychological thing. My bare feet signal to my mind that I have no serious business to attend to...so maybe it is freedom!

 

Here's a bit of apostasy from me: I never wear shoes without socks. Although I like the look, I find it very uncomfortable.

I mostly agree with this, except I don't even like the look.

 

I agree with this. I don't sweat that much either. I'm actually wearing suede dirty bucks sockless in the office right now. if you're worried about the odor, check out these socks
https://moccsocks.myshopify.com/

I haven't tried them personally but have been suggested to since I get made fund of at the office when I don't wear socks.

I, too, wear my dirty bucks almost exclusively sockless.

 

 

I generally always wear socks...even with boat shoeseek. Though there are exceptions, such as this very moment, when I sit typing at this blasted keyboard at 0413 hours...in an otherwise sleeping and silent house!

 

I used to guy sockless all the time, especially with BB unlined LHS. But I have stopped, because it seemed to beat up my feet too much.

 

Does it make any difference what your destination is (dinner, church, cocktails, etc) when you're trying to determine sock or sockless?

 

Sockless only in boat shoes here...

 

Does anyone here shave their ankles before going without socks?

 

Does anyone here shave their ankles before going without socks?

Aw geez. Please say you didn't really ask that, or worse, do it.

 

Though there are exceptions, such as this very moment, when I sit typing at this blasted keyboard at 0413 hours...in an otherwise sleeping and silent house!

There must be a back story as to why a retired grandfather is sitting in front of a keyboard at 0413 hours. Don't misunderstand, I too have seen 0413 hours many times, but never sitting in front of a keyboard. :icon_smile_big:

Cruiser

 

Does anyone here shave their ankles before going without socks?

Whhaaa???

 

Aw geez. Please say you didn't really ask that, or worse, do it.

I'm considering giving this look a go but I'm hesitant because of my hairy legs. I never go out in shorts either!

 

I'm considering giving this look a go but I'm hesitant because of my hairy legs. I never go out in shorts either!

Edit: On second thought, I already regret my earlier question..... So, just shave those legs!