Awesome Socks

URU Design’s Solosocks come in sets of 7 socks that can be mixed and matched, so you won’t need to throw out a good sock if its partner gets lost or damaged. It’s already available in certain parts of Europe, but they’re expanding internationally and adding kids’ sizes.

If you enjoy walking around shoeless as we do at TA HQ, why not make a statement with these not-so-subtle socks? Your coworkers will either laugh out loud or roll their eyes. Both of which you may already be used to. Anyway they’re a great addition to the grab bag this year.

Ashi Dashi’s bestselling socks are perfect gifts for the school season. The notebook socks are instant classics, but the composition socks are low-key cool as well. Available in mid-calf and knee-high lengths.

Skinners are almost as thin and light as socks, but they can be used as an alternative to shoes in many cases. Their soles are coated with two layers of durable and water-resistant polymer so they’re grippy and won’t wear out easily. They’re also machine-washable.

Enter now for a chance to completely overhaul your sock drawer, courtesy of OddSox. One lucky Awesomer reader will grab 10 pairs of awesome printed socks of their choice, while two runners up will score two pairs each. (Contest Ends 5/25/16)

Strideline’s new athletic socks have a seamless pocket sewn on the right sock for keys, money and other small items. The socks are made of moisture-wicking yarn, and have reinforced ankle straps and padding.

If there’s one thing you can always use, it’s new socks – not just because your big toe wore a hole in them, but because you should be wearing some fresh designs. You’ll get two pairs of cool socks for three months with this 25% off subscription in The Awesomer Shop.

Enter now for a chance to overhaul your sock drawer, courtesy of OddSox. One lucky reader will grab 10 pairs of awesome printed socks of their choice, while two runners up will score two pairs each. (Contest Ends 11/3/15)

Enter now for a chance to overhaul your sock drawer, courtesy of OddSox. One lucky reader will grab 10 pairs of awesome printed socks of their choice, while two runners up will score two pair each. (Contest Ends 7/7/15)

Vans teamed up with Disney for one of its Fall 2015 releases. The collection consists of shirts, backpacks, shoes, socks and hats featuring Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck and Winnie the Pooh. Drops 6/15.

Etsy shop Sickest Socks sells Nike Elite socks that have been printed with its original and outlandish designs, such as this hilariously mismatched pair featuring Jif peanut butter and Smucker’s grape jelly.

Darn Tough offers an unconditional lifetime guarantee. If at any time you become unsatisfied with your socks, return them for a new pair or your money back. If you wear them out through normal use, return them and you’ll get a new pair.

So why is it that athletic socks are so boring? Vision Wear combines the comfort, support and durability of sport socks with screenprints in a wide variety of eye-catching designs. You can even order custom designs – perfect for teams.

A shoe insert meant to replace socks. Sole Socks lets you go with the sock-less look while adding cushioning and most importantly absorbing sweat and odor. They’re also machine washable and come in a variety of sizes.

Keep your go-to casual combos fresh or give your formal attire a bit of personality with these socks from Happy Socks, featuring the trendy paisley pattern. They’re available in a variety of colors.

Keep your sock drawer fresh and exciting with a sock subscription from Sock Panda. Each month, you’ll receive surprise pairs of vibrant and artful socks to replace those ones that vanished in the dryer. Available in Men’s or Women’s sizes.

Are you always losing your socks? Pair them together with this affordable and easy to install buttons. Sock Snappers will keep your socks – or any clothing – together even in the washer. One pack contains 10 pairs of buttons.

If you love printed sweaters, then check out CoolSocks. The shop brings the neo-90s style to Nike socks with a variety of hip-hop and urban graphics, from prints of Biggie Smalls to Cheetos to Newports.

The Ministry of Supply has designed their Atlas dress sock prototype using strain analysis, pressure mapping, thermal imaging and a robotic knitting process (think 3D printing) to create these impressive-sounding foot covers.

DexShell makes knit socks that are 100% waterproof yet still breathable, thanks to their 3-ply construction. DexShell inspects each sock it makes to ensure that they are waterproof. The company also makes waterproof gloves.

Colorful patterned socks go a long way to making everyday wear look fresh. Update your sock drawer without going broke with Nice Laundry. $39 gets you 6 pairs of socks; $90 gets you 18 pairs.

Lisa Grossman made these awesome knitted shark-themed socks. The left sock is devouring its way up to the ankle, while the other has eaten all but the right toes. Sadly, they’re not yet for sale.

Inventor Cam Carter claims that Socrates Socks will never get a hole, droop or wear out at the bottom, thanks to Kevlar-carbon matrices at the heel and toe, military spec elastic and Lycra.