No Socks Day 2024
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I don't recall the distinct lack of mobility caused by bare feet that I experience nowadays. Even on finished concrete I am hard pressed to walk quickly and find myself compelled to put on shoes and socks.
Today is No Socks Day. It is observed annually each May 8th internationally.
Socks began their heyday some time around 1589 when the knitting machine was invented by one William Lee with an output six times greater than had been known prior to that time.
The short sighted Queen Elizabeth I declined a patent for the invention but King Henry IV of France was not quite so stupid and realized the potential for the advances in textiles and gave his financial support.
While socks are pretty much standard wardrobe these days we reserve this day to get back to the earth in bare feet. I only wish my feet weren't so tender ...
Happy No Socks Day.