Socks reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 258 Reddit reviews across 58 subreddits and 72 posts to rank the best Socks brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/BuyItForLife, r/AskPH, r/AskUK, r/pilates, r/malefashionadvice. Top-rated brands include Darn Tough (4.9/5), SmartWool (4.7/5), Feetures (4.6/5).
Stats
Reviews258
Subreddits58
Posts72
Brands74
Products42
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#1
Darn Tough
4.9
(69)
"I bought five pairs of Darn Tough socks and only lost one because some idiot tried to dry them with fire"
"Darn Tough is literally the only realistic and still very correct answer."
"Darn Tough, next question."
"Darn tough are great, but pricey"
"IMO the best socks you can buy are Darn Tough. They are hard wearing, comfortable, breathable, incredible for sports and if they ever wear out DT will replace them for free."
"If you want the absolute best, then darn tough for being merino and life time guarantee."
"They’re pricey, but they’re insured for life."
"They're crazy durable and comfy."
"Made in Vermont, an actual lifetime warranty, all different styles, affordable price, and wool."
"I’m a big fan of Darn Tough socks because they are extremely breathable and durable."
#2
SmartWool
4.7
(19)
"Try Smartwool, Bridgedale, Fox River, Falke, Varusteleka Särma, Minus33, the list goes on."
"Smartwool, darn tuff, farm2feet, wigwam, FITS - basically any high quality, USA made merino wool sock."
"Smartwool is better then most similar companies."
"Anything that says 'smartwool', tons of brands."
"I've had some merino wool socks for 10+ years."
"Has never done me dirty."
"For me."
"Buy a pair of Darn Tough or Smartwool socks. I wore Smartwool socks daily for years and they lasted exceptionally well."
"Smart wool"
"Smartwool!!! I legit have been using 8-9 pairs for a couple of years, they are so durable, comfy, and never get any smell from them."
#3
Feetures
4.6
(11)
"I love my Feetures. I have problems where I was always getting blisters in the bottom of my toes and these socks stopped it completely."
"I recommend Feetures and/or Balega."
"Feetures. Amazing for running."
"Feetures. I bought 6 pairs of them a few years ago."
"I bought 3-4 pairs of Feetures a few years ago and haven't had a problem since."
"Feetures absolutely last!!"
"Feetures are great."
"Feetures, Balega are great."
"Feetures, expensive but worth it."
"I really like Feetures"
#4
Bombas
4.5
(11)
"Love bombas!"
"These socks only appear 20% depreciated after 2 years of constant daily use in both WODs and general activity."
"Fantastic and really grip the foot at the arch well."
"These are the only socks to ever make me feel comfortable and cozy."
"I highly recommend."
"Check Bombas. My favorite grip socks are from there."
"Bombas are my go-to though."
"I like Bombas socks. They’re on the expensive side for baby socks but they stay on well."
"Bombas. Merino wool are expensive. But catch a sale and get a bunch."
"We use bombas brand in our house. I like them because they’re cotton and absorbent like a gym sock."
#5
Balega
4.4
(10)
"For me, it’s Balega running socks."
"I have some Balegas that are older than my relationship."
"Balega."
"Balega and Feetures have lasted me for years."
"Balega is my go to. Have probably 6 pairs of those."
"I like Balega."
"Balega socks at Sportsmen’s warehouse (their size XL covers up to size 13)."
"In the spring I decided to replace my old Bombas and settled on Balega."
"Though sometimes the dual layers can make blisters *more* likely."
#6
Injinji
3.8
(10)
"Injinji's. Have about fifteen pairs that I have had for three years that I wear for work, on my feet all day, and not a hole in any of them."
"They still get numb but these have been the best for me."
"For cushion, I like Injinji's hiking socks, specifically the Trail Midweight Crew."
"Injinji and Darntough both have non merino wool socks and they are pretty good!"
"I use injinji too."
"I've had no problems wearing Injinji."
"Injinji."
"Tabi socks are also good. Also called v-toe or sandal socks."
"My toes also never work with toe socks. Try tabi socks."
"Stay away from Injinji, the fall apart very very quickly."
#7
Costco
4.4
(8)
"Costco wool. It’s all I wear now."
"Have been very good."
"The best value in socks."
"Merino wool. For construction, hunting, fishing, life in general. Costco has some right now..."
"Go yo costco and get their wool socks. Great socks."
"When it gets cold, I switch to Costco wool socks."
"Costco sells multipacks of wool socks that are very comfortable!"
"The women's are not. They pill and develop holes really quickly."
#8
Smartwool
4.7
(6)
"Merino wool is miles ahead of the old stuff."
"Smartwool is the best."
"I love the smart wool run socks."
"Smart Wool socks have been great for me."
"Smartwool, Bombas, Darn Tough, and Injinji are some good brands."
"If you’ve tried Smartwool and found those too hot."
#9
Fox River
4.6
(5)
"Try Smartwool, Bridgedale, Fox River, Falke, Varusteleka Särma, Minus33, the list goes on."
"As an alternative i would also recommend Fox River and even the Kirkland merino socks"
"Fox River makes great hiking socks."
"Fox River."
"Also fox river socks are pretty dope"
#10
Thorlo
5.0
(4)
"Expensive, but totally worth it."
"Thorlo. Made in USA. Wicking. Guaranteed."
"If you are spending your days in steel capped boots, I can't recommend 'Thorlo' socks enough."
"And most importantly never had a blister since!"
#11
Merino Wool
4.8
(4)
"Merino wool. That’s not itchy at all."
"Nobody ever regrets a nice pair of merino wool socks. Best for warmth and moisture."
"Merino wool socks are the best, I found some mountain biking ones a few years ago and they have been awesome."
"Merino wool is what you might need."
#12
Paka
4.8
(4)
"Highly recommend."
"Get alpaca wool socks."
"Paka socks have become my personal favorite socks."
"The brand Paka makes socks using Alpaca yarn."
#13
Stance
4.5
(4)
"Love Stance, especially their Infiknit ones."
"I’m a fan of Stance (Run Tab Sock specifically)."
"Stance."
"Beautiful choices in great materials at an affordable price"
#14
Tavi
4.0
(4)
"Tavi"
"I like TAVI."
"Tavi and toesox are my go-to's."
"I’ve had great luck with Tavi :)"
#15
Sockwell
4.0
(4)
"+1 for Sockwell."
"My wife is 4’10 and loves her Sockwell socks."
"I got some sockwells recently that I like."
"Wellow is 18 to 25 and are easy to put on."
#16
Kirkland
5.0
(3)
"Exceptional"
"Costco Kirkland merino wool socks are really nice at $15 for four pairs."
"Kirkland Merino wool socks have been the best I've found this far."
#17
Wigwam
5.0
(3)
"Highly, highly recommend buying an electric boot dryer."
"I like wigwam."
"Wigwam are my absolute favorite socks."
#18
Awesome Socks Club
5.0
(3)
"I especially love the part where the profits help make fewer people die from tuberculosis."
"Super comfy socks, good cause, not terribly expensive, and fun designs."
"Awesome Socks Club at good.store Not local but they ship here and are awesome."
#19
Pointe Studio
4.3
(3)
"Pointe Studio by far."
"I love Pointe Studio. I have numerous pairs."
"Pointe Studio by far."
#20
Burlington
4.0
(3)
"Meron din po ako burlington & biofresh, worth it!!"
"Agree ako sa Burlington at Biofresh."
"Burlington"
#21
Biofresh
4.0
(3)
"Meron din po ako burlington & biofresh, worth it!!"
"Agree ako sa Burlington at Biofresh."
"Biofresh"
#22
Uniqlo
4.0
(3)
"4 for $12.90"
"Uniqlo"
"Maganda rin medyas from Uniqlo kasi maayos pagkagawa."
#23
Sock Dreams
4.0
(3)
"Powells and Sock Dreams"
"Sock Dreams has a selection of socks in their XL size, which should fit your niece."
"Check out sockdreams.com. they have a lot of options that fit even my calves."
#24
Swiftwick
5.0
(2)
"Swiftwick, hands down."
"Huge fan of SwiftWick."
#25
Thorlos
5.0
(2)
"Thorlos"
"They're amazing."
#26
Leon Paul
5.0
(2)
"They're comfortable and breathable, and the best part is that they don't stick when you get sweaty."
"I find them comfortable, not itchy or too tight and I hardly notice they're on."
#27
Camel City Mill
5.0
(2)
"Their shit is awesome."
"I’ve been using them for about 14 months."
#28
Little Sock Company
5.0
(2)
"I’d recommend the Little Sock Company."
"I’d recommend the Little Sock Company."
#29
WrightSocks
4.5
(2)
"I like Wrightsocks. They are synthetic, dual layer, and are easy to hand wash and line dry."
"Wrightsocks might be what you're looking for."
#30
Nike
4.0
(2)
"Nike"
"I personally prefer Nike stance or odd sox."
#31
Lucky Honey
4.0
(2)
"Lucky honey!"
"I also love lucky honey."
#32
Adidas
4.0
(2)
"Adidas"
"I like variety so I've got pairs that I enjoy from a bunch of places."
#33
Aonijie
3.0
(2)
"Aonjie for cheap cotton Amazon pairs."
"Aonijie from Amazon is more of a slope sock."
#34
OTAA
5.0
(1)
"I’ve had a good run with OTAA socks. They’re 100% cotton, comfy as, and they’ve got heaps of options solid colours, patterns, even some funny ones."
#35
North Face
5.0
(1)
"I only wear North Face socks. As they very good fit on the foot. The inner seems are very tidy done so they dont rub against toes and so on."
#36
Varusteleka Särma
5.0
(1)
"Try Smartwool, Bridgedale, Fox River, Falke, Varusteleka Särma, Minus33, the list goes on."
#37
Features
5.0
(1)
"They are now my favorite and available in 3 thicknesses."
#38
Comrad
5.0
(1)
"I’m under 5ft and love Comrad brand compression socks. They’re the first ones that fit me well and are actually comfortable."
#39
dhb
5.0
(1)
"If running or hiking my go to is Hilly's, for cycling dhb make some lovely merino socks."
#40
Crazy Compression
5.0
(1)
"I have like.. 20 pairs and wear them daily."
#41
Weatherproof
5.0
(1)
"They are super warm without bulk."
#42
Cloudline
5.0
(1)
"They absorb sweat and if you air them out in the sun - you don’t need to wash after every use."
#43
Hilly's
5.0
(1)
"If running or hiking my go to is Hilly's, for cycling dhb make some lovely merino socks."
#44
Falke
5.0
(1)
"Try Smartwool, Bridgedale, Fox River, Falke, Varusteleka Särma, Minus33, the list goes on."
#45
Coskefy
5.0
(1)
"I will genuinely only buy Coskefy socks now. I get them on Amazon and they are SO comfy!"
#46
Alpaca Wool
5.0
(1)
"Got some alpaca-wool socks for Christmas; love 'em!"
#47
Alpaca
5.0
(1)
"Very soft and comfortable for hiking."
#48
Kentwool
5.0
(1)
"Kentwool. Made in USA and incredibly comfortable."
#49
Dr. Scholl's
5.0
(1)
"I love Dr. Scholl’s blister guard socks."
#50
Swole Panda
4.0
(1)
"For everyday my husband switched to swole panda last year and they seem really nice."
#51
Next
4.0
(1)
"Next for me. Their sizing choices mean you get a nice fit."
#52
Stand Out Socks
4.0
(1)
"I love Stand Out Socks, they've even got a sock subscription!"
#53
Soctopus
4.0
(1)
"Soctopus. Plenty of wacky designs. Bought a pair a few weeks ago, they feel extremely well made."
#54
Tighty Whities
4.0
(1)
"Tighty whities, fruit of the loom, hanes are good for cheaper ones"
#55
Sticky Be
4.0
(1)
"Great men’s socks."
#56
Lightfeet
4.0
(1)
"They are thick enough without being hot."
#57
Kirkland Merino Socks
4.0
(1)
"As an alternative i would also recommend Fox River and even the Kirkland merino socks"
#58
Pro Compression
4.0
(1)
"[https://procompression.com](https://procompression.com) has been pretty good for me on knee high stuff."
#59
Sock It To Me
4.0
(1)
"Fun prints from New Seasons (Sock It To Me brand) or Sierra Trading for hiking or running socks."
#60
Powells
4.0
(1)
"Powells and Sock Dreams"
#61
Kohl's
4.0
(1)
"If you just want utilitarian socks, I've had really good results from Kohl's."
#62
Under Armour
4.0
(1)
"Under Armour"
#63
ECO Travel
4.0
(1)
"ECO Travel"
#64
Presents of Mind
4.0
(1)
"Presents of Mind had an excellent selection of creative socks."
#65
MUJI
4.0
(1)
"MUJI"
#66
Iconic
4.0
(1)
"So far para sa price na tumagal ng 3 years mukang guds naman."
#67
Nike Spark Socks
4.0
(1)
"I used the Nike Spark socks my last marathon & they performed pretty well."
#68
32degrees
4.0
(1)
"32degrees makes some very inexpensive synthetic socks."
#69
Bamboo
4.0
(1)
"Bamboo hiking socks"
#70
Gold Toe
4.0
(1)
"Gold toes."
#71
Kiprun
4.0
(1)
"The ones from Decathlon. Yung Kiprun (except no show socks nila)"
#72
Vitalsocks
4.0
(1)
"My male vascular also Vitalsocks, which he wears every day."
#73
Merrell
4.0
(1)
"I got a free pair of socks from Merrell that I quite like."
#74
GreatSox
4.0
(1)
"They sell a number of brands and will filter based on ‘Made in Canada.’"
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