Socks & Hosiery

recommended by experts 10/20/2021

What Are the Best Wool Socks? The perfect winter-sock material, whether you’re out hiking or staying at home.

By Karen Iorio Adelson

ask a cool person 9/28/2021

What Are the Best Men’s Socks? From winter woolens to workout socks and no-shows.

By David Notis and Louis Cheslaw

recommended by experts 11/9/2020

A Long List of Very Warm Socks We asked experts who work outside in extreme climates — among them, an Alaskan fisherman and a Maine-based blacksmith — for their favorites.

By Karen Iorio Adelson

ask a cool person 7/27/2020

The Best No-Show Socks for Men, According to Cool Men From socks with grips in their heels, to pairs made with sustainable materials, to others crafted the same way for 83 years.

By Louis Cheslaw

best bets 1/22/2020

The Warmest Gear for the Freezing Cold, According to Experts From an Alaskan dogsledder’s mukluks to a lifelong skier’s electric socks.

please advise 10/1/2019

Ask Chris Black: What’s a Good Throw Blanket to Flex My Taste And Keep Me Warm? Plus: Our glasses-wearing columnist shares his favorite frames for men and women, and goes deep on nice-looking, cozy socks.

trust me i should know 4/12/2019

The 5 Waterproof Socks I Wear to Go Kayaking, Hiking, and Skiing Even if you have waterproof shoes, they’re a good idea.

this thing's incredible 10/4/2018

The Actually Stylish Compression Socks That Made My Mother Cry No more black or tan or white compression socks.

By Alison Freer

trust me i should know 7/24/2018

The Running Socks I Wear on Trails, Treadmills, and Distance Runs They wick sweat, provide cushioning, and prevent blisters.

best bet 1/19/2018

The Best House Slippers Look Like Sneakers They take aesthetic inspiration from the rarest, most coveted kicks on the market but are hand-crocheted by a team of female artisans in Turkey.