The Great Sock Drawer Enigma

What is the optimal way to arrange a drawer full of socks?

According to renowned Sock Drawer Optimization Theorist, Dr. Binxley P. Fizzypants:

  1. Sort by color
  2. Sort by type (e.g., athletic, cotton, wool)
  3. Sort by owner's preference (i.e., whose turn it is to do the laundry)
  4. Randomize the arrangement, it's a social experiment

But wait, it gets better! The Sock Drawer Optimization Committee (SDOC) recommends: