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It’s On Sale: Merz b. Schwanen Socks

June 6, 2014

It’s On Sale: Merz B. Schwanen Socks

I’m pretty content with my grey cotton tube socks from Hanes. They’re cheap, stay up on my leg, and go…

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It’s on Sale: Bresciani Over-the-Calf Socks at Mr. Porter

December 23, 2013

It’s On Sale: Bresciani Over-the-Calf Socks At Mr. Porter

Nothing gets holiday shoppers revved up like HOT SOCK DEALS. Over the calf socks from Bresciani are among the many…

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Hanes Crew Socks

September 16, 2013

Hanes Crew Socks

As I’ve gotten older and my style has matured, I’ve found that my choices in socks have become really basic….

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That’s why I decided to wear white socks, loafers, T-shirts, and blue jeans

August 23, 2013

That’s Why I Decided To Wear White Socks, Loafers, T-shirts, And Blue Jeans

“In the 1930s there was this tendency in Hollywood to portray everyone as rich. Even if they were doing a…

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Four Socks for Summer

May 16, 2013

Four Socks For Summer

For much of the year, I rely on navy wool over-the-calf socks. As many readers will know, I favor over-the-calfs because…

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Unsolicited Endorsement: Lands’ End Crew Socks

February 21, 2013

Unsolicited Endorsement: Lands’ End Crew Socks

When I’m wearing sneakers, I prefer not to wear white socks. Sure, I’ll wear Costco Champion athletic socks for actual…

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Ancient Egyptian socks, circa 250-420 AD

November 5, 2012

Ancient Egyptian Socks, Circa 250-420 AD

The Romano-Egyptian socks were excavated in the burial grounds of ancient Oxyrhynchus, a Greek colony on the Nile in central…

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We Got It For Free: Dapper Classics Socks

September 12, 2012

We Got It For Free: Dapper Classics Socks

A few weeks ago, I mentioned that one of our readers founded Dapper Classics, a company dedicated to supplying men with…

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Over-the-Calf Socks

August 2, 2012

Over-the-Calf Socks

A reader emailed us yesterday about a new over-the-calf socks company he’s starting, and his message reminded me of this…

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Some New Navy Socks

July 12, 2012

Some New Navy Socks

I recently picked up some over-the-calf navy socks from Kabbaz-Kelly & Sons and The Hound Clothiers. Navy, as you’ve read…

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Conservatively Patterned Socks

January 9, 2012

Conservatively Patterned Socks

There’s an old piece of wisdom that says men should match their socks to their trousers. Doing so elongates the…

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Socks inside of shoes; it’s that simple

December 14, 2011

Socks Inside Of Shoes; It’s That Simple

Socks inside of shoes; it’s that simple. Style Tips for Men, courtesy of The Onion

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Q and Answer: How Can I Keep My Feet Comfortable Without Socks?

August 11, 2011

Q And Answer: How Can I Keep My Feet Comfortable Without Socks?

Andrew asks: I’ve been going sockless this summer, mostly with loafers, boat shoes, and plimsolls, and every time I come…

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Gilt is having a really interesting sale on Pantherella’s wool over-the-calf socks

June 9, 2011

Gilt Is Having A Really Interesting Sale On Pantherella’s Wool Over-the-calf Socks

Gilt is having a really interesting sale on Pantherella’s wool over-the-calf socks. Pantherella has been adding more and more nylon in…

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