SOKKS socks guide

Vegan socks contain no animal fibers (no wool, no cashmere, no silk). Bamboo viscose and cotton are plant-based and therefore vegan. Oeko-Tex certification confirms...

Antibacterial socks inhibit the growth of bacteria on the sock — fewer bacteria means less odor. Two approaches: Naturally antibacterial fibers (bamboo viscose, merino wool) or...

Bamboo viscose with Oeko-Tex Standard 100 is the best choice for eczema: Round fiber cross-section (minimal friction), tested for harmful substances (no allergy triggers), naturally soft. Flat seams at...

Work shoes offer little ventilation—feet sweat 30–50 percent more than in everyday shoes. Solution: bamboo viscose instead of cotton (60 percent better moisture wicking), change daily,...

Smelly shoes are a sock problem—the sock determines how much sweat and bacteria end up in the shoe. Bamboo viscose wicks away sweat and inhibits bacteria. Also: alternate your shoes,...

Bamboo viscose is the best choice for socks if you have athlete’s foot: it wicks away moisture (depriving the fungus of its ideal environment), has natural antibacterial properties, and dries quickly. Cotton is...

If socks still smell bad despite washing, bacteria have permanently settled in the fibers. The 4 most common causes: too low a wash temperature, a short wash cycle, fabric softener residue, or...

Wear socks even when it’s 30 degrees—but make sure they’re the right ones: thin bamboo viscose with an active cooling effect, no-show or quarter-length, and change them daily (twice a day in hot weather). Going...