I can agree with that. “Made in China” springs to mind. It’s a bit like a tattoo 30 years on when all of the detail has blurred and now looks like a rotten aubergine with bits of it falling off.
My step-daughter (30 years old) gave me these for Christmas. I wear them as I would any other. If I had to wear a suit & tie, however …. I wouldn’t. While you are thinking - but before you ask - I am 2 months away from my 75th. birthday and I am a devout heterosexual. I am proud to live in a country where machismo is seldom appreciated and if anyone were to make conclusions to me wearing these I am sure it would be ”a nice, down-to-earth guy who is confident in himself”.
When looking for new size 15 socks, anything on offer has to be considered. H J Hall’s 14-16 are mostly my only option and even then the colours/styles are very limited.