I'd giddily prance around the house with my incomplete socks on, sliding and spinning across the wooden floors on my toes.

I have drawers bursting with ankle socks, crew socks, boot socks, knee socks, over the knee socks, and even a few pairs of shitty no-show socks. Mashable is a registered trademark of Ziff Davis and may not be used by third parties without express written permission.

Complete with self-deodorising properties, quick-drying technology and contoured heel designs which together contribute to a sock that’s as comfortable as it is stylish.

For those who've never heard the words "half" and "socks" said together before, let me clarify that they're not the same thing as no-show socks. No-show socks are sorry, goofy-looking, devilishly ineffective excuses for socks, and half socks are like their way better cousins. Half socks aren't meant to be worn with every shoe, but they're absolute must-haves for anyone who loves sneakers and hates sock bunching.

In some cases these cookies can improve the speed with which we can process your request as they allow us to remember site preferences that you’ve selected. Another concern of half sock haters might be that it would feel strange to have a sock cover only half of your foot. In my experience, the sweatiest part of the foot is the ball, which half socks fully cover without ever sliding out of place. Some may argue that exposed ankles are still gross, but these people are likely living in the 18th century, so whatever. If you think about it, though, half socks are the same as walking on a no-show or ankle sock that's slipped halfway down your foot.