What makes a great white sock?
Like my weird obsession with plain white tees, I’ve amassed a large collection of plain white crew socks over the decades. What started as a necessity became a borderline addiction. By my estimate, I’ve worn at least 30 different brands from Hanes to Anonymous, Adidas to Pantherella, and my feet have slipped into almost every major sock brand worth mentioning.
I’ve worn these socks with a variety of shoes, washed them in different cycles with different detergents, and, importantly, worn them until there wasn’t much left in them to wear. A good pair of socks depends on the quality of the material, construction and fit. Most good socks should have a balance of cotton with a little stretch as well as a bit of synthetic fiber for durability, moisture wicking or other performance properties. From there, the material should be woven with a seamless toe for comfort and perhaps some reinforcement at the toe and heel.
Generic socks will fit many sizes, but higher quality hosiery will have a more tailored set of sizes for a better fit. Using that criteria, we were able to choose the best plain white socks for you.
