Socks are the unsung heroes who never quite get the recognition they deserve for keeping our feet warm and not swimming in sweat. After all, our feet have 250,000 sweat glands that would get trapped in our warm damp shoes if it weren’t for the almighty sock. Think about that for a second and let's appreciate their warm, sweat-absorbing fibres.
We rely particular heavily on socks in the winter months when sandals are no longer an option. Lately, the focus on fun, playful socks and hosiery appears to be on the rise. Companies like Toronto-based Yo Sox believes that the time for socks or “sox” in their case to make a statement is now.
Here are some of our favourite pairs!
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Winter Socks
Look! It’s like wearing a sock version of your favourite pair of converse sneakers.
These popcorn patterned socks are a conversation starter waiting to happen.
Leave it to Topman to provide us with a pair of socks printed with our favourite childhood candy: jellybeans!
It’s no longer lame to get or give socks as a gift. This gift set comes with three pairs of socks with playful patterns to liven up his work attire.
The coveted Alexander Wang x H&M collaboration offers a great pair of performance socks that easily blend style with comfort and practicality. These jacquard knit socks are made of a fast drying material to absorb sweat ultra fast.
Feeling a little extra feminine today? If so, you might want to put on this sock, which is pretty basic except for the dainty black lace trim that dresses it right up.
Ten dollars seems like a small price to pay to be patriotic. Our beloved Hudson’s Bay Company is the purveyor of this great pair with The Bay’s signature heritage stripes.
These socks will not generate the kind of buzz your jellybean pair will but they will keep your toes warm during the dreaded winter walk to work.
Our reaction to this sock was a resounding, “aww!” It almost looks like you’re wearing a Mary Jane but not. A sock that looks like a shoe is kind of mind-boggling.
We bet you didn’t know socks specifically for yoga existed. Free People offers these cute, heelless, toeless socks that provide traction for your yoga sessions. Namaste.