When I first saw the headline, I thought Apple was making something to warm my geeky feet. But the reality is even better: Apple is selling socks for your iPod!

Steve Jobs gave a tongue-in-cheek announcement of the socks at the Apple Special Event in San Jose, CA in October. Some may have giggled at this latest innovation, but Apple is having the last laugh by actually selling them. :) You can pre-order your socks, in multi-colored packs of six, for $29 from the Apple Store.

How to make use of this latest in iPod technology? Luckily, Apple includes a set of instructions for the Luddites:

“Forgive us if we’re stating the obvious, but here’s how it works: Just slide your iPod into the sock to keep it safe and warm,” said Apple. “Slide it out to dock or change playlists. It’s as easy as … putting on a pair of socks.”

Will this information be posted in the Knowledge Base?

Update:

It was pointed out to me that Laurie actually covered the advent of the iPod socks last month, thus making two posts about what may arguably be the most unimportant news ever! Gotta love it. Sorry, Laurie, didn’t mean to… erm… step on your toes. (I’ll be here all week, folks… try the lobster!)