Slouch sock

[2] This style of socks has also become popular among American teens and college students who are fans of Japanese anime and manga.

Loose socks were adopted as a fashion which flattered plump calves and also expressed rebellious deviation from Japan's strict dress code for school uniforms.

[4][better source needed][5][6] From around 1984 to 1997, slouch socks were a popular fashion item for kids, youngsters and adults of all sexes.

Other colors like pastel yellow, blue or pink and black, red, purple and neon green were also seen.

Boat shoes, ankle flat boots and cross training sport sneakers were also worn with slouch socks.

[citation needed] Students who had a school uniform also wore the slouch socks with their skirts, shorts and pants and boat shoes or loafers.

Boys, teens, college age and men wore slouch socks with boat shoes, white Sperry canvas sneakers and cross training and other athletic sneakers with jeans or pants rolled or cuffed to show the socks and with casual or dress shorts, sweatpants or over sports leggings in colder weather for running, cross country, and other sports.