On My Mind: I Only Want to Wear Roll-Top Socks Now
Over this past winter I tried a pair of socks from Bombas that sent me down a very specific rabbit hole. They are kind of like socks you would get at a hospital: On the thicker side, with grippers on the soles. But the key detail is that they have a raw top edge instead of any sort of cuff. I ended up wanting to wear them all the time, because even though I never really had an issue with socks feeling tight on my ankles, they enlightened me to how it is nonetheless more comfortable to not have unnecessary snugness there.
The drawback of the Bombas is that they were clearly designed for lounging — the brand calls them House Socks, and the grippers on the bottom make them annoying to slip into shoes. They don’t seem to be available at the moment anyway; maybe they’ll restock when the weather turns? But they kicked off a moment where a not-insignificant chunk of my Google searches involved “roll-top,” “non-binding,” and “raw-edge” socks, and now that I’ve found some strong contenders, I’m not sure I want elastic above my ankles ever again.
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3am Latte Complete Bundle
This brand out of Australia makes mostly cotton roll-top socks with a very minimal cuff. They are similar in thickness to the Bombas but taller and, crucially, gripper-free. They come in pleasing neutral colors, and while the cost per pair is higher than I’d like, they are comfy and I wore them regularly throughout February, March, and April. They’re probably a little too thick and warm for summer.
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This Calzedonia pair is much thinner than the 3am Lattes and comes in more colors, and on top of being cheaper to begin with, there’s a “buy three, get three free” deal. They are a good height, wash nicely, and pair well with sneakers.
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I’d never heard of WeavaSocks before I embarked on this journey, but they’ve turned out to be some of the best I’ve found yet. The brand makes a handful of roll-top designs, and thickness-wise, they are Goldilocks perfect, right in between the 3am Lattes and the Calzedonias. I want more pairs!
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I haven’t tried this Italian brand yet, but it is on my list.
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Zkano has several roll-top styles in color-block and stripes.
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Hue’s Jeans Socks don’t seem to come in white, but they’re cheap and easy to buy on Amazon.
Here’s everything else I’ve seen recently …
I’m currently hunting for new frames and thinking I might make cobalt, periwinkle, or lavender glasses my new personality, though I haven’t yet found the right combination of color and shape.
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I am not exaggerating when I say that I basically shop for Christmas ornaments all year long. (They also happen to be one of my favorite travel souvenirs.) But I have too many now, more than could ever fit on a single tree, so there’s a high bar to clear for me to add to my collection. Zinn Brilliant recently cleared that bar! The maker, Emilie, uses antique molds from the 1800s to cast pure-tin ornaments; a couple months ago, I bought two designs from the 2026 collection on preorder, and they just arrived. I might actually hang them on the walls as “anytime” décor.
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Ikea’s latest PS collection just launched, and there’s some interesting stuff. I’m digging this adjustable-height stool, though it’s rudely only sold in store. I’d probably use it as a plant stand.
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If gold was in my budget at the moment, I’d be seriously considering this Greek column charm from Common Era.
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I don’t buy fresh bouquets that often, but one of these charming ceramic flower frogs could make even a very nice weed from my yard look fantastic.
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I’m intrigued by Jellybean Interiors, a new-to-me brand that makes stylish kid furniture. The fact that it sells a candy-colored rolling trash bin billed as toy storage is hilarious; I just wish it wasn’t so pricey. The striped and star-shaped “crash pad” floor cushions look quite nice, however. They’re pretty big, at three feet wide, and would fit into plenty of adult spaces as well.
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Eamon Quigley Crying Planter
I keep missing Albuquerque artist Eamon Quigley’s online ceramics drops, but I am dying to own one of his plant pots that cry when you water them.
[Editor’s note: Quigley’s pots are currently sold out, but he announces restocks fairly regularly via Instagram.]
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