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Leather Shoes With No Socks ?

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#1 ·
I've often wondered why individuals sometimes wear leather shoes without socks . When I've tried this, my feet seem to sweat and stick to the leather making me feel uncomfortable. Then, I get concerned about foot odor-ugh. For those of you who sometimes don't wear socks with leather shoes, why? Are you more comfortable without socks or is it part of belonging to a special Trad group?
 
#2 ·
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).
 
#5 ·
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.
 
#10 ·
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).
 
#12 · (Edited)
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)
 
#13 ·
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!
 
#14 ·
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.
 
#15 ·
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.
 
#23 ·
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
 
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#26 · (Edited)
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!