For all you non sailors a lsquospinnakerrsquo is the tall kite shaped sail commonly seen on yachts and racing boats but in this case its the given name of these scott nichol spinnaker nautical striped socks ndash a fine gauge cotton rich english made sock with a bold upper stripe and breton type narrow stripe design forming the lower leg and foot in bold powerful colours and with contrasting cuffs and toes these smooth knit socks are more likely to be worn for casual and weekend