During the warm season, many men enjoy to wear their shoes with no socks. Of course, some shoes, such as sandals, are generally made to be worn with no socks, but all other shoes can be a little hard to be pulled off without shoes.

Being sockless can actually feel more comfortable, and it can also look extremely stylish.

Here are some practical tips to follow if you want to be sockless in the summer and to feel comfortable at the same time.

 

 

1. Wear shoes made from natural fabrics

Probably the most important rule when it comes to going sockless is to wear shoes made from natural fabrics. These fabrics breathe, so they can adapt very well to your shoes, to the temperature, the moist, etc. Synthetic fabrics don’t have this ability and will most likely make your feet sweat too much, dry out or feel too hot. Of course, this is not always the case, but it will probably happen. Also, synthetic fibers will go bad very easy if you wear them without socks, which is why you should wear only shoes made from leather, canvas and other natural fabrics.

 

 

2. Take care of your feet

The next big thing you need to pay attention to if you want to go sockless is taking care of your feet. It is not recommended to put your feet in a pair of shoes if you are not very clean. If your shoes or feet smell, it is because of the bacteria found on your feet, which interacts with certain elements. This is why it is essential to wash and scrub your feet and to keep your nails trimmed and clean.

You can even get a pedicure from time to time, but the quotidian care of your feet is what makes the difference: clean feet mean comfort and finesse.

 

 

3. Break your shoes in slowly

If you have a new pair of shoes that you want to wear without socks, it is crucial to break it in gradually. We strongly recommend breaking them in first with socks, as in the beginning they will be their roughest and can cause blisters, even if they are the right size, and then to take it slowly and break them in without socks. Doing this will make your experience a very good and smooth one and will make your shoes feel comfortable for a very long time.

 

 

4. Wear the right size

If you bought your shoes thinking that you will wear them with thick socks, you might have bought the wrong size shoes. When you are buying shoes, you should always make sure that they fit you very well not only in terms of length, but also in terms of width, which is where many men go wrong when purchasing new shoes. The reason why having the right size when going sockless is important is because otherwise, you might wobble or be too tight in your shoes and get a rash or blisters.

Buying the right size shoes is a very important fashion rule in general, regardless of whether you are wearing your shoes with socks or not.

 

 

5. Let your shoes air and dry

After you have worn a pair of shoes with no socks, you must give them a day or two to air and dry. Too long periods of moisture can affect the fabric and add to the smell of your shoes. Also, it is important to remember that when you are not wearing your shoes, you should put cedar shoe trees in them for best maintenance.

As a tip, in case you have problems with sweating, you should consider placing a little anti-smell powder in your shoes between wears.

Also, we recommend rotating your shoes as much as possible, and not to wear the same pair every day. This will help your shoes keep their shape for a longer time and be stronger.

 

 

6. Use a shoe horn

Getting out and in your shoes barefoot can at times be a little harder than it would be while wearing socks. This is why it is strongly recommended to use a shoe horn to slip in your shoes in an easy manner.

Shoe horns come in all shapes and sizes, so there is no way you can’t find one that is right for you (for example, some men like them longer for extended comfort).

 

 

7. Consider the occasion

When you are going sockless, it is always important to consider the occasion for which you are dressing up. Dressy occasions usually require socks, and, even if you have not been required this, it is common sense to wear socks. Moreover, if you are wearing shiny shoes, you should always wear socks.

Casual settings go very well sockless, and, even though some people would argue that only slip-on shoes (moccasins, driver shoes, loafers, etc.) should be worn sockless, we think that you can pull off any type of shoe without socks, as long as they are well-integrated and part of a cohesive outfit.

 

 

Additional information

In case you like the no-socks aesthetic very much but have a hard time pulling off the technical aspects, you can always go for no-show socks. These will make you appear as if you are wearing no socks, but give you the comfort and feel of wearing socks.

 

As you can see, wearing the right fabrics, taking care of your feet, breaking your shoes in slowly, wearing the right size, letting them air, using shoe horns and considering the occasion are all things that will enhance your look and comfort.

Wearing shoes without socks can be a fashion joy and following a few simple rules will make your experience better, more stylish and more comfortable.

 

 

Fraquoh and Franchomme

 

 

 

 

 

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