How do you call those socks which end just below the ankle. Here's an image to make clear what I mean: http://images.amazon.com/images/P/B0006PM21O.01-A293Q5VQLXBUWR._SCMZZZZZZZ_.jpg
Thank you for your help
Thank you for your help
socks that end below the ankle
If they're cut below the ankles, they're "low-cut" socks. If they're cut a little higher, covering the ankles, they're "quarter-cut" socks. The style you posted is a low-cut runner or running sock.
Some brands will market these as "ped" socks, but I think that's just to fool the consumer into thinking that they need one type of sock for running and another type for walking. I simply call them "bootie socks" or "booties" since they're reminiscent of the socks worn by toddlers and cheerleaders.
Some brands will market these as "ped" socks, but I think that's just to fool the consumer into thinking that they need one type of sock for running and another type for walking. I simply call them "bootie socks" or "booties" since they're reminiscent of the socks worn by toddlers and cheerleaders.
Okay, if they end at or just below the knee, then they're "knee-high" socks or stockings. If they extend past the knee and up toward the thigh, then they're "thigh-high" socks/stockings. Socks that end midway between the ankle and the knee are called "mid-calf" socks. If they're ribbed above the ankle, they're called "crew" socks.
crew socks: http://www.solisstyle.com/solishop/images/IMG_9028.jpg
I anticipate that someone will now ask "what's the difference between socks and stockings?" Well, according to dictionary.com, a sock is "a short stocking reaching a point between the ankle and the knee."
crew socks: http://www.solisstyle.com/solishop/images/IMG_9028.jpg
I anticipate that someone will now ask "what's the difference between socks and stockings?" Well, according to dictionary.com, a sock is "a short stocking reaching a point between the ankle and the knee."
how about a sockette?
I ask, when are people going to post pictures of stockings!!!
I ask, when are people going to post pictures of stockings!!!
I think I'll just be doing Jim - and me ;) - a favour by posting this. Here's your stocking pic: http://www.threewisheslingerie.com/images/stripedstockings-l.JPG
Diyos ko. Gusto kong mag-aral ng inggles, pero masyadong maraming kalokohan dito. Grabe... Sayang talaga.
I call the socks that end below the ankle 'trainer socks', above the ankle is 'ankle socks' and below the knee are 'knee-high socks'.
< I think I'll just be doing Jim - and me ;) - a favour by posting this. Here's your stocking pic: http://www.threewisheslingerie.com/images/stripedstockings-l.JPG >
BY 'ECK! She's more leg than woman! Nice frillies mind.
BY 'ECK! She's more leg than woman! Nice frillies mind.