Hose... or at least a sort of hose

[jthk]

I do something similar ... I was turned onto this idea by Howie Nicholsby -- I wear low-cut merino wool athletic socks which get washed daily. The "tops" are inexpensive hose that I've chopped the feet off of. That way the bulk of the look doesn't get washed as often -- because it doesn't it it -- as the foot socks. Sounds like exactly what you're doing, for the most part.

I have been using this concept of "leg-parts (leggings?) and socks" while travelling kilted several years now.
The reason: the foot area needs washing about daily but the "leg-part" does not. The woollen kilt hose takes about two days (or more) to dry and takes quite much room in your carry-on luggage, so take only one pair of leggings and some pairs of thinner socks, the latter can be washed on the go and dries overnight, and does not take all the available room in the bag.

If both are the same colour (mine are black) the dividing line at the ankle, just above the shoe, is almost invisible. So, "the one who minds doesn't matter and the one who matters doesn't mind".

Found this concept very practical while travelling lite and dressing casual.