The Sock-nastics: a brief history of humanity's most beloved, yet oft-maligned footwear. From the humble beginnings of the sock puppet revolution to the rise of the 1980's neon-lace craze, we've got it all.
Click here to read about the ancient civilizations that first donned foot-hugging wonders.
Or, click here for the rise of modern sock-nastics and their impact on global fashion trends.