Socks and scandals

The classic socks and sandals combo is back – and no one is happy about it

Fashion journalist and editor-in-chief of male fashion blog Clothes Make the Man thinks socks and sandals combination looks 'terrible'

Isolde Walters

Published: 2:32, 27 May 2018
Updated: 2:33, 27 May 2018

CALL the fashion police! The shocking scandal of socks and sandals is back — after being adopted by a host of celebs.

The unlikely and cringe-inducing trend has already been sported by the likes of David Beckham and Justin Bieber.

Anthony McGrath explains why men should avoid the combo — Anthony McGrath explains why men should avoid the comboCredit: Splitpics.uk

The sun is out and the socks and sandals combination is back with a vengeance — The sun is out and the socks and sandals combination is back with a vengeanceCredit: Splitpics.uk

This man is causing tartan terror with this ultimate fashion blunder — This man is causing tartan terror with this ultimate fashion blunderCredit: Splitpics.uk

Wearing socks and sandals is not a good look according to fashion blogger Anthony McGrath — Wearing socks and sandals is not a good look according to fashion blogger Anthony McGrathCredit: Splitpics.uk

We think the socks and sandals combination is just a little toe much — We think the socks and sandals combination is just a little toe muchCredit: Splitpics.uk

Not even David Beckham or Justin Bieber can pull this look off — Not even David Beckham or Justin Bieber can pull this look offCredit: Splitpics.uk

But Anthony McGrath, fashion journalist and editor-in-chief of male fashion blog Clothes Make The Man, is not a fan.

He said: “Socks and sandals was the last style taboo and one I thought was never coming back.

When I see men in shorts, sandals and those knee-high socks, my first thought is, ‘Did you dress in the dark’? It looks terrible.

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“There’s a host of pleasing footwear to keep you cool but stylish. One of my top recommendations are TOMS slip-on canvas shoes.

Flip-flops and sliders are also good if you want to get your feet out.”

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