The Socks Drawer Blog

If only I had known about these socks when my children were younger! Seamless socks would have saved many a morning battle trying to get the children dressed. These specially made socks are handlinked to eliminate the bulky and uncomfortable seam at the toe. If you have a child who has a sensitivity to standard socks, you know the difficulty in trying to get them dressed. Have them try on some seamless socks and see how your days can begin more peacefully. You’ll find plain white seamless toe socks in some specialty children’s shoe stores, but the best variety is found on the internet.

Tic Tac Toe makes the widest variety of children’s seamless socks, including argyle socks, boys’ graphic fun socks, and infant socks. Other seamless socks brands for children include:

Stride Rite Comfort Toe socks come in a variety of different sock heights and styles from dress socks, knee socks, no show socks, and boys’ and girls’ sports styles.

Smartknit Kids by Therawear makes seamless socks in 3 different sock heights and in a variety of 5 solid colors.

Jefferies offers seamless socks in 5 heights in solid colors, and they also offer seamless organic cotton socks.

Do you yoga? Gyms and fitness facilities around the world have been offering classes of yoga for years, offering people a way to gain physical, mental, and spiritual strength and flexibility. Yoga exercises require proper grip of the feet to the floor or mat, and toe socks have been discovered to assist with that. ToeSox makes some well-reviewed toe socks made just for this purpose. These specially designed socks have a grip surface on the sole and separate sleeves for each of the toes to allow them to spread. Wearers claim that toe socks help them to improve their balance and prevent slipping, giving them more confidence and improved performance during yoga exercises. Additionally, toe socks keep your feet and toes separate from dirty gym mats and help to keep them dry. Wearers find them to be so comfortable they wear them all day long. Find a pair and see how they can improve your downward dog or your inversions! Note: pay close attention to size when ordering and order down a size if you’re in between.

Toe socks have come in and out of style for decades. I remember the brightly striped toe socks my teenage sister wore with her Dr. Scholls sandals in the 70’s. Then they re-emerged in the 90’s as an  adolescent fashion trend that quickly faded. Recently, however, toe socks are getting attention again not only for a way to add fun to your wardrobe, but for better foot health! Toe socks advocates claim that they are healthier than conventional socks for the proper balance, grip, and support your feet need. Toe socks are compared to gloves for the feet. Because the toes are separated, they give the feet and toes greater dexterity to provide optimal muscular form and function. In fact, the APMA (American Podiatric Medical Association) has given their seal of acceptance to toe socks made by injinji and Wigwam. Toe socks might be around for awhile now that evidence has shown them to have health benefits. For those looking for performance socks, try a pair to see how your physical activities improve. Or just go and splurge on some funky wardrobe fashion and be confident your purchase will be healthy for your feet too!

Okay, I have to admit right up front that my favorite socks in my drawer are the comfortable, everyday wool socks made by Smartwool. Perhaps it’s the winter season we’re in, but really no sock drawer is complete without them even in warmer climates. Wool is an all-natural material that wicks away moisture keeping your feet dry and comfortable even in warmer temperatures. These socks also fit superbly, with no bunching or uncomfortable seams. They don’t stretch out or wear out like other socks, and have stood up to years of regular wear. Though their price might be higher than other brands, their durability and quality is worth every penny. Your hardworking feet deserve them!