We all know about those elegant shooting socks with the checky cuffs, and the lovely bespoke kilt hose with contrasting cuffs, AND even the clever add-on cuffs made by some members. But what do the traditional gents think of wearing socks like this for day?

http://cgi.ebay.com/MENS-PUBLIC-SCHO...item518fb1e1f0

or these?

http://cgi.ebay.com/MENS-FOOTBALL-RU...item518804f63d

The second one is likely to be more like a boot sock or athletic socks, but that appearance is much more noticeable when the socks are not being worn. I have done business with this seller and can report only good things.

But will everyone wait until I leave and then shake their heads sadly?