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So I stated that we would begin with the ground up, having covered shoes we'll move to socks. This is one area that you get what you pay for and unlike the designer shoes the bulk of the cost is in quality here. I heartily recommend a whole drawer filled with basic white cotton in calve and ankle length, as the weather gets cooler use the calfe lenght to provide extra warmth and protection for outdoor activities and workout routines. In warm summer months use the shorter versions, unless you are wearing sandals - socks and sandals are like oil and water do not mix! Sandals and Loafers do not require socks - thats the whole point of a boat shoe and a slip on. Sneakers, boots, and Oxfords, anything with a lace do require socks. If you coordinate you will earn bonus points for the ladies, and this is the element where you can personlize it a bit. However black socks do not go with light shoes and vice versa - a good rule of thumb is to think of the lint - will the socks leave a noticeable lint residue in the shoe - then you have the wrong color. Black socks should never be paired with white tennis shoes - which would lead you that white shoes should never be paired with a black tuxedo. Convesely white socks should never be paired with a Navy or black suit. One doesn't really want others to notice ones socks, but if you commit these fashion transgressions, sniggers will accompany down the hall, corridor, and mens room.