Running socks
The current running socks in our catalog, grouped by height. Each lists its fabric, with a link to the maker's site. For picks that fit how you run, answer a few questions in our gear finder.
What the finder weighs for a sock
- The weather you run in, against how each sock is rated for heat, cold or rain
- Whether you're training for races, long runs or everyday miles
- Brands you like
- Conditions a sock isn't suited to, such as a thin sock for a cold-weather runner
- The cushion you want
- Compression, if you want it
- Breathability, if you run in the heat
- Durability against your weekly mileage
- The height you prefer
- Your price range
- Whether you run trails
- The fabric you prefer: synthetic, merino or cotton
- If you get blisters, hot spots, toe rubbing, sweaty feet or cold feet, how the sock is rated for that
What it doesn't consider
- We don't match sock size to your shoe size.
- We don't consider toenail or arch problems.
- We don't take an exact budget.
The socks
Fabrics were gathered from sock makers' sites. The link beside each sock goes to its maker's site.
No-show socks
Balega Silver No Show
Fabric: 76% Drynamix Recycled Polyester, 22% Nylon, 2% Elastane
View sourceDarn Tough Men's Coolmax Run No Show Tab Ultra-Lightweight Running Socks
Fabric: 48% Nylon, 47% Coolmax Polyester, 5% Lycra Spandex
View sourceEcoSox Bamboo No Show Socks
Fabric: not listed
View sourceFeetures Elite Light Cushion No Show Tab
Fabric: not listed
View sourceFeetures Plantar Fasciitis Relief Light Cushion No Show Tab
Fabric: 91% Nylon, 9% Spandex
View sourceSaucony Glory Performance No Show Tab 8-Pack Socks
Fabric: 98% Polyester, 2% Spandex
View sourceSmartwool Run Zero Cushion No Show Socks
Fabric: 51% Merino Wool, 46% Nylon, 3% Elastane
View sourceSwiftwick Maxus No Show
Fabric: 52% Recycled Polyester, 44% Nylon, 4% Spandex
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Ankle socks
Bombas Men's UltraLite Sport Ankle Socks
Fabric: not listed
View sourceCEP Core Run Low Cut Socks 5.0
Fabric: 88% Polyamide, 12% Elastane
View sourceSmartwool Run Targeted Cushion Ankle Socks
Fabric: 56% Merino Wool, 39% Nylon, 2% Recycled Nylon, 3% Elastane
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Quarter socks
Balega Blister Resist Quarter
Fabric: 36% Nylon, 32% Recycled Polyester, 12% Mohair Wool, 12% Merino Wool, 6% Acrylic, 2% Elastane
View sourceBombas Merino Wool Blend Run Quarter Socks
Fabric: not listed
View sourceDrymax Extra Protection Hot Weather Running 1/4 Crew
Fabric: 51% Drymax/Olefin, 28% PTFE, 8% Nylon, 7% Polyester, 6% Elastane
View sourceFarm to Feet Greensboro 1/4 Crew
Fabric: 51% U.S. Merino Wool, 45% U.S. Nylon, 4% U.S. Lycra Spandex
View sourceSwiftwick Flite XT Trail Quarter Crew
Fabric: 39% Nylon, 23% Merino Wool, 23% Olefin, 12% Polyester, 3% Spandex
View sourceSwiftwick Pursuit Quarter Crew High
Fabric: 60% Merino Wool, 36% Nylon, 4% Spandex
View sourceWrightsock CoolMesh II Quarter Anti-Blister System
Fabric: Inner layer 70% Recycled Polyester, 26% Nylon, 4% Spandex; outer layer 71% Recycled Polyester, 24% Nylon, 5% Spandex
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Crew socks
Courier LoFi Sock
Fabric: 55% Nylon, 31% Recycled Nylon, 9% Cotton, 5% Elastane
View sourceDarn Tough Men's Pacer Micro Crew Ultra-Lightweight Running Socks
Fabric: 48% Merino Wool, 48% Nylon, 4% Lycra Spandex
View sourceDarn Tough Men's Stride Micro Crew Ultra-Lightweight Running Socks
Fabric: 52% Nylon, 42% Merino Wool, 6% Lycra Spandex
View sourceFeetures Elite Ultra Light Mini Crew
Fabric: 91% Nylon, 9% Spandex
View sourceInjinji Trail Midweight Mini-Crew
Fabric: 58% Nylon, 39% COOLMAX EcoMade Polyester, 3% Lycra Spandex
View sourceLé Bent Zero Cushion 3/4 Crew Trail Sock
Fabric: 49% Nylon, 28% Rayon from Bamboo, 19% Merino Wool, 4% Elastane
View sourceONDO Contour Compression Crew Socks
Fabric: 82% Organic Cotton, 16% Polyester, 2% Elastane
View sourcePAKA Essential Crew Socks
Fabric: 50% Recycled Nylon, 40% Baby Alpaca Fiber, 8% Tencel, 2% Spandex
View sourceSmartwool Run Cold Weather Targeted Cushion Crew Socks
Fabric: 55% Merino Wool, 42% Nylon, 3% Elastane
View sourceStance Franchise UL Crew
Fabric: 79% Nylon, 12% Polyester, 6% Elastane, 3% Combed Cotton
View sourceStance Run Light Crew
Fabric: not listed
View sourceWide Open No Cushion Micro Crew Socks
Fabric: 55% Merino Wool, 41% Nylon, 4% Spandex
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Knee-high and compression socks
Comrad Knee-High Compression Socks
Fabric: not listed
View sourcePhysix Gear Sport Compression Socks
Fabric: not listed
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Other heights
Bombas Men's Run Ankle Socks
Fabric: not listed
View sourcePUMA Men's Low-Cut Socks 6-Pack
Fabric: 94% Nylon, 6% Elastane
View sourceREI Co-op Swiftland Run Low Socks
Fabric: not listed
View sourceWORN T3 Rugby Sock
Fabric: 54% Abrasion Resistant Nylon, 40% Organic Merino Wool, 6% Elastane
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