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Greeks use animal furs to cover their feet
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The Romans weave socks together.
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The naalbinding are the oldest surviving socks. The split toe is made for sandals in Egypt.
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European holy people wore puttees to symbolize their purity.
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In the middle ages socks grew fancier. They became colorful and symbols of wealth. Garters were used to hold them up. They often had trinkets on the sides.
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The knitting machine made socks six times faster than before.
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Nylon replaced wool, cotton, and silk as the main material used in socks.
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There are many types of socks right now. They have a lot of designs and colors.
