As fashion accessories, socks are not something most guys spend a lot of time thinking about. You pop them on, hope they match your shoes and pants, and get on with your day. But wait - the lowly sock can be so much more!



If you want to spice up your wardrobe in an easy way you might want to check out Oberon socks. These socks feature a column of embroidered elephants balancing on their hind legs and holding up an umbrella with their trunks, and come in a choice of blue and brown or black and gray argyle.

In addition to being super-comfy (I'm wearing a pair now), Oberon socks are just plain fun. I don't know what the elephant symbol is supposed to mean, but it's definitely playful.

Now these socks are a bit showy so you'll want to be careful what you pair them with. Under jeans or dark pants they look great - a bit of spiritedness peeking out from under an unremarkable trouser. But you'll probably want to stay away from pairing Oberons with a pant or show that has patterns or bright colors.

Oberon Socks has been steadily building a following around the country since it released the skull and crossbones embroidered Buccaneer sock just under a year ago. And just in case you need a semi-celebrity endorsement, Digg.com founder Kevin Rose wore the Oberon Buccaneer sock on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon.

You can check out the socks at OberonSocks.com.