There was a time, not so long ago, when the only wise choice for socks was your basic Earth tones. You know, blacks, greys, and browns. Those were the standard worn by all the smart dressers who put extra effort into matching the exact shade of brown socks with their footwear and tie. Well, it isn’t as if those days are over, but trends do tend to mix up what used to look good with what looks good now. Socks are one of those items that have come out from under the covers to become a fashion statement of their…