[zo1]

It's a European thing. And actually very comfortable if you can get those little things between your toes while your socks are on.

[wj]

It is also common in the Pacific Northwest (where Linus lives) and the Midwest. Basically places where you can't wear sandals all year round.

[Dewie]

> It's a European thing.

Pff. Socks in sandals is basically considered a fashion-sin by most people. But I can only speak for my part of Europe.

[nileshtrivedi]

It's a way to filter out those people who consider fashion important. ;-)

[Dewie]

"Most people find it a fashion-sin", as in most people, including those who don't even care about Fashion.