sockless

Ankles fully exposed

Sockless means not wearing socks: He slipped on his loafers sockless.

The word appears most often describing a casual style where shoes are worn without socks, associated with preppy or summer fashion: the sockless-with-boat-shoes look.

barefoot

unshod

Without shoes or horseshoes

blister · skin · ankles · bare · exposed · instep · arch · heel · footbed · chafing

casual

loafers

Laceless slip-on shoes

espadrilles · canvas · plimsolls · brogues · oxfords · derbies · no-show · preppy · fashion-forward

comfort

breathable

Permits air passage

lightweight · unconfined · easy · relaxed · breezy · fresh · unrestricted · loose · natural · moisture

freedom

liberated

Released from confinement

spontaneous · effortless · minimalist · unburdened · easy-going · unconstrained · simplicity · quick · grab-and-go

Categories
Opposites
sock-wearing state

socklesssocked

Struck with fist

bundled up · booted

degree of foot coverage/protection

socklessbooted

Expelled or footwear-clad

shod · stockinged

overall clothing completeness

socklessbundled up

Wearing heavy clothing

fully dressed · layered · wrapped up

Family

sock, socks, shoeless, socking

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G