[Blue Jays]

"...tube socks..."

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Contemporary compression versions of the earlier low-tech socks are popular now with trailrunners to prevent scratches and bug bites.

[Mollypitcher1]

The long sock served to keep the calves warm, lessening the chance of muscle cramps. I always called them boot socks which I still wear from time to time. Mine are in natural wool, the best protector for the feet and legs.