Of course, this is all to do with perception. We have all been told that wearing socks with sandals is un-cool and a fashion faux pas, but what about wearing socks with trainers( sports' shoes)? That seems to be all right. I remember when Doc Martin boots were all the fashion with young women, but I thought they were dreadfully unattractive! Also, jeans! Let's all agree that jeans have well passed their sell by date!