Were socks invented to complement shoes?

Both socks and shoes are known to have been around in 8000 BC - probably much earlier - that suggests that they were both around before the invention of writing. read more

Both socks and shoes are known to have been around in 8000 BC - probably much earlier - that suggests that they were both around before the invention of writing. Unfortunately, the kinds of materials from which early socks and shoes were constructed means that they are unlikely to have survived from times much before then. read more

Socks were invented to protect feet from the cold and bad conditions. Socks keep your feet nice and warm and also protect them from harm (to an extent). read more

The actual person who invented socks is unknown because they have been around for such a long time. The earliest socks were created by tying animal skins around the feet and ankles. As far back as the 8th century BC socks made from animal hair were worn by the ancient Greeks . read more