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Jul 24, 2010
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Daniel T.
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Just curious, is there a benefit for white socks to have a gray bottom? http://grab.by/5zmT

Like, is there a reason why sock manufacturers do that and why would they be better than normal white socks? It seems strange for them to put in extra effort to make socks like that when the gray part won't get seen when you wear them in shoes anyway.

It's just one of those "world's mysteries" that I wonder if anyone knows the answer to.
  • Answer 1
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    Aardvark found someone who knows about sock

    Friend 1
    30 / M / Tampa, FL
    Maybe that part is more likely to get permanently stained by dirt and sweat, so it looks cleaner than it would if it were white.
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    Daniel T.
    22 / M / Singapore, SG
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    Knows about: iMovie • Singapore Management • onenote

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    Friend 2
    30 / M / Sunnyvale, CA
    It would allow them to make the socks with two different fabrics. The grey fabric is possibly more durable or better wicking, and having a darker color would show less dirt. I'm sure the bottom and heel areas see more stress than the top and tube portion. Or maybe it's just aesthetic?
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    Daniel T.
    22 / M / Singapore, SG
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    Knows about: Singapore Management • onenote • iMovie

    10 Qs & As in last few weeks

    Thanks!
  • Answer 3
    + about 5 hours
    Aardvark found someone who knows about sock

    Friend 3
    M / Bonn, DE
    Maybe it's because white socks get dirty more quickly then grey socks (or at least it seams to be that way).
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    Daniel T.
    22 / M / Singapore, SG
    Blog
    Knows about: Singapore Management • onenote • iMovie

    10 Qs & As in last few weeks

    Thanks!

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