At the end of the day, whether Usain Bolt wore socks (he didn’t) just adds to his legend. It’s a weird, human detail that makes him more relatable. He proved that to be the best, you sometimes have to break the “rules”—even the ones about basic hygiene and foot comfort.
So next time you put on your own running shoes, maybe think about Bolt’s bare ankles. And then, for the love of your feet, put on a sock. Unless, of course, you’re trying to set a world record in the 100 meters. In that case, you have our full permission to go barefoot and lightning-fast.
