Boat Socks is very short, short after see the extent to shoes socks (or socks only to see the edge), ankle socks in the following. Socks "because the name of the shape of socks like the same boat, because the length at most to the ankle, so called"Boat Socks  "or" ship socks "in Taiwan is mostly called" invisible socks, "because wearing shoes socks were usually see.
Origin
First originated in Japan, for the house barefoot wear, and now popular all over the world, is an opening in the foot socks, put on the future shape like a ship, hence the name "socks", socks can have many different styles : jacquard, warp knitting mesh cutting sewing, add the sponge, lace socks and so on.
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Whether it is college students, athletes, singers, or white-collar workers have a soft spot for socks. United States is a popular boat socks exposed ankle socks, the visual feel like wearing socks, fit with shoes, canvas shoes and so on. This allows men from the boat socks summer activity volume, excessive sweat, odor embarrassment. Many parents are reflected in the hosiery company, and now the boys would deliberately put down the stockings off, in order to keep up with trends. U.S. Hosiery sales last year of $ 3.7 billion, down 4% from the previous year. Sock makers in order to expand sales, began to take small profits means. Wal-Mart's launch of 6 pairs $ 3.69 price, Gap also launched two pairs of Gap $ 5.50 price.

History
Socks in the early 1980s, when tennis equipment began to rise, classic style with two plush ball in the ankle-bit, 2000's popular again, but the style has changed a lot, mainly used costume skateboarding equipment, followed by shorts or skirts. Some girls in the dress, the legs curve due to the complete show, highlight the length socks look good, it will be invisible to wear socks, usually during exercise or walking style, sports and leisure wear, usually with shorts or hot pants.