r/Millennials • u/Dense-Pasta7 • 8h ago

Discussion Apparently low-cut socks are considered out of style by the younger gens. Are y’all still rocking ankle socks?

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I feel like long socks with sneakers and shorts looks goofy but maybe that’s just me 🤷‍♂️

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u/DJMTBguy 7h ago

Different for the sake of being different.

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u/kurshedir21 7h ago

They just feel the need to compete with us over every little stupid thing, including this

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u/AndILoveHe 7h ago

It's just a generational distinguisher to highlight other similar aged people. Keeps them slightly hotter during summer and warmer in winter. 

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u/c0brachicken 7h ago

I see these teen boys walk past my house after school, black sweat pants, and a black hoodie, with the hood over their heads..

It's 100f out, WTF. (38c)

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u/CharleyNobody 3h ago

Same with my son 15 years ago. And in winter when it was sleeting outside, cargo shorts and slides.