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- Socks are an essential part of everyone's wardrobe, but they can also help you express your personal style.
- Whether you're trying to add some personality to your boring business and work attire or you like to have fun casual style on the weekends, there are many brands b
Socks are one of the most essential articles of clothing, but their importance, function, and aesthetics are often overlooked.
You don't want to be that guy that wears white crew socks with a suit or dress socks for workouts just because there's a clean pair in the drawer. To put it plainly, not all socks are created equal.
Buying the right socks can improve your look, your comfort, and save you money in the long run.
If you're looking to revamp your sock drawer beyond another cheap 6-pack at the store, these startups will serve you well.
Whether you prefer fun socks that will add style to your look, quality socks that won't wear out quickly, cozy socks for lounging, or no-shows to wear summer, you'll find it all here.
Check out the eight best startup companies for men's socks, below:
MeUndies
MeUndies
Shop MeUndies socks or sign up for a subscription here.
Los Angeles-based startup MeUndies has changed the way people buy underwear by making it fun with hundreds of patterns (you can even get matching pairs for your partner) and super easy with subscription box services. They applied the same concept to socks and they're honestly pretty amazing. For $8 a month, you'll receive a fun new pair of socks in the mail, and if you decide to skip a month or cancel, there are no additional fees.
Subscribers will get to choose between four styles, the Supima Crew Sock, ProModal Crew Sock, Supima No Show Sock, and ProModal No Show Sock — each with different pattern options. While both the Supima and ProModal materials are very comfortable, I found the plushness of the Supima socks to be perfect for staying extra cozy while lounging.
Soxy
Soxy
Shop Soxy socks here.
Founded in Los Angeles in 2014 by brothers Boris and Albert Vaisman, Soxy's goal is to allow guys to stand out from one another, all through the power of socks. If wearing professional attire on a daily basis is starting to become a drag, you can liven up your outfits with these dress socks. The brand has four collections to choose from — Wild, Bold, Theme, and Classic. Priced at $14 each or $60 for five-pack bundles, they're also very affordable.
Soxy is currently running a choose what you pay sale with up to 45% off, but if you decide to pay full price, they'll donate socks to nurses on the frontlines.
Bombas
Bombas
Shop socks at Bombas here.
Founded in 2013, Bombas sought to solve all your sock problems by creating the perfect gym sock. Since then, the company has expanded to dress socks, knee-high socks for women, socks for kids, and more.
Each pair of Bombas socks includes key comfort features, like its proprietary Honeycomb Arch Support System, Performance Footbed, Y-Stitched Heel, and Invisitoe. One of the best parts about Bombas is that for every pair you buy, the brand will donate a pair to someone in need. Styles for men start at $12.
Ministry of Supply
Ministry of Supply
Shop Ministry of Supply Dress Socks here.
Formerly known as the Smarter Dress Sock, Ministry of Supply Atlas Dress Socks are unlike any other pair you've worn. Designed to perform like gym socks, while fitting the dress code of a corporate office, the socks are both comfortable and business appropriate. The socks are made of recycled polyester, cotton, elastane, and most notably, they're infused with coffee for odor absorption.
Fortunately, they don't actually smell like coffee, but they work extremely well. You can wear these all day long (even twice if you're in a jam) without them having a bad odor. They come in many cool — but not too over-the-top — colorways that you can wear professionally or casually.
Happy Socks
Happy Socks
Shop Happy Socks here.
Happy Socks is all about having a good time. From polka dots and stripes to palm trees and strawberries, you'll find a plethora of unique designs for your feet at around $12 a pair. The brand is also big on collaborating with artists and other brands for limited edition socks. To name a few, they've teamed up with SpongeBob Squarepants and The Beatles.
Tommy John
Tommy John
Shop socks at Tommy John here.
Tommy John was founded in 2008 by Tom Patterson with the goal of bringing men's undergarments into the 21st century. After creating some really innovative undershirts, the brand moved on to underwear and socks, and they're just as good.
In 2018, I tested the Tommy John Go Anywhere Performance Socks and found them to be durable and as fitting as the first wear, even after many washes. I've owned them for over a year now and they're still one of the best pairs I have. In addition to solid performance socks, the brand also makes traditional dress socks and no-shows for wearing with loafers — with prices starting at $12.
Jimmy Lion
Jimmy Lion
Create your own custom 4-pack at Jimmy Lion here.
Jimmy Lion was founded in 2012 by two friends who quit their investment banking jobs to move to New York and enroll into business school. Although they never expected to use their MBAs to create a business in fashion, Jimmy Lion came to be after they noticed a lack of socks for men that were high quality, stylish, fun, and affordable.
The brand offers an insane variety of patterns and they're more affordable than any brand on this list. For $40, you can create your own custom four-pack of Jimmy Lion socks. Whether you're looking for flamingos, pineapples, astronauts, flowers, and literally anything else you can imagine, you'll find it.
