socklessness

sockless +‎ -ness

socklessness (uncountable)

1. The state of being sockless, not wearing socks.
   • 2000, Timon Screech, The Shogun's Painted Culture: fear and creativity in the Japanese states, 1760-1829‎, page 117:

     'crisp white socks worn brand new each day in summer' were abandoned for buff, washable options, or even reckless socklessness, including in winter;