You probably don’t need telling that being a man during the warmer months comes with its own unique set of style questions: do these sunglasses suit my face? How bad are my sweat patches? Can I, should I, unleash the mankle?

Swapping men’s dress socks for skin is something that’s become increasingly commonplace since designers like Thom Browne took to dramatically cropping suit trousers back in the mid-to-late noughties.

While many have been quick to call peak-mankle on the trend, it’s a look that only seems to rise in line with the mercury. So here’s everything you need to know about the spring/summer style phenomenon of going sockless.

The Mankle Manual

To mankle or not to mankle isn’t the only question that men face. Despite making the switch from fashion jargon to bona fide style move, the specifics of how to do it can still be confusing.

Essentially, there are four key techniques for pulling off the look; each one best suited to a specific trouser type – be it jeans, chinos or smart trousers – and desired finish.

The Trouser Roll

A casual and unfussy option that works particularly well with chinos, the straightforward and subtly effective trouser roll involves folding the hem back on itself a few times to the desired height.

As a rule of thumb, the slimmer the trousers or jeans, the skinnier the cuff (fold) should be. But keep in mind that a wider roll leans more casual than a narrower roll and vice-versa.

The Pin Roll

Especially popular with sneakerheads, the the pin roll delivers a slightly tighter, cuffed look. Achieving this involves pinching the excess fabric on the inside of the leg and folding it back against the ankle before rolling over onto itself to secure.

An ideal option for styling jeans, not only does the elevated hem allow you to show off those new limited-edition kicks, it also helps stop the dye of raw denim bleeding onto your footwear. Win-win.