These are inspired by vintage men's trouser socks and the garters they used to wear to hold them up. These are made from fabric so they are more like antique Hosiery and stockings then modern day knit socks. These are fashion socks they're very stretchy and comfortable and they look good with all types of shoes including sandals you can tie the strings up as they are pictured or you can let them fall down or tie them any way you desire it's kind of an open-ended design